Mayer Brown LLP's practice is anchored in M&A, private equity, and general corporate advisory, encompassing corporate governance, restructurings, joint ventures, spin-offs, and commercial contracts. The team also advises on shareholder matters, board responsibilities, and directors’ and officers’ liability. Practice head Ulrike Binder brings experience across a wide spectrum of corporate law, including stock corporation law, public takeovers, general meetings, and governance matters. In June 2025, corporate and M&A specialist Octávio de Sousa joined the practice from Reed Smith.
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Testimonials
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- 'The lawyers have unique sector knowledge. They go beyond legal expertise and act as strategic business partners. They are our first choice law firm for large and complex transactions.'
- 'We highly appreciate the dedication, responsiveness and hard work of each individual on the team!'
- 'American-style service culture paired with a German consulting approach and long-term relationship philosophy. Comparatively low turnover among senior consultants. Active use of software and AI tools.'
- 'Joachim Modlich is highly experienced in M&A transactions. Good balance between risk management and deal orientation with a dash of pragmatism. Focus is on problem solving rather than problem creation. Nevertheless, a tough negotiator and advocate for clients.'
Key clients
- AaviGen GmbH
- Benteler International AG
- Carlyle
- WiseTech Global
- BASF
- SIGNA Prime Selection AG/SIGNA
- Development Selection AG
- SinkaCom AG
Practice head
Ulrike Binder
Other key lawyers
Octávio de Sousa; Carsten Flaßhoff; Joachim Modlich; Carlos Robles y Zepf; Marco Wilhelm; Jan Streer; Fabio Borggreve; Tina Hoffmann; Tobias Reiser; Malte Richter; Stefanie Skoruppa