International & Cross-Border Transactions - Germany
What the team is known for
Taylor Wessing has long-standing roots in the German market and maintains a strong presence across a wide range of legal areas. The law firm's five German offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Duesseldorf and Frankfurt make up an important part of Taylor Wessing's international network and play a significant role in the law firm's cross-border workflow. The team is held in high regard among a loyal following of homegrown clients, and is also well equipped to advise international investors into Germany. The firm also offers clients significant sector knowledge, with dedicated specialists advising on matters relating to healthcare and insurance.
Offering clients a full suite of legal services, the team stands out internationally for its mid-market M&A expertise, and is routinely called upon by both German and overseas corporations to advise on a broad scope of cross-border deals. From a financing perspective, Taylor Wessing's German team capably handles multi-jurisdictional transactions, particularly those that encompass other European jurisdictions, and it is a strong firm of choice when it comes to private equity venture capital matters. Following the 2019 announcement of its alliance with US practice Wilson Sonsini, the team's cross-border capabilities in the life sciences and technology spaces have also been enhanced.
Strengths
"Taylor Wessing has very deep domain expertise in complex cross-border corporate transactions."
"Taylor Wessing is one of the typical law firms we work with because of their professionalism, their experience, their expertise and also their international exposure."