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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Global

Germany

The Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Germany.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Klaus Riehmer
    Klaus Riehmer Mayer Brown LLP23 Years Ranked
  2. Georg Maier-ReimerOppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte
  3. Matthias BrusePOELLATH
1

Band 1

  1. Achim GladeGlade Michel Wirtz
3

Band 3

  1. Federico Pappalardo
    Federico Pappalardo Dechert LLP14 Years Ranked
  2. Andreas von OppenGREENFORT Rechtsanwälte
4

Band 4

  1. Christoph Wagner
    Christoph Wagner Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked
  2. Dirk Besse
    Dirk Besse Morrison Foerster9 Years Ranked
  3. Nicolai Lagoni Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Nils Krause
    Nils Krause DLA Piper UK LLP10 Years Ranked
  5. Andreas MerknerGlade Michel Wirtz
  6. Eva NasePOELLATH
  7. Jörn-Christian SchulzeARQIS
  8. Marco SustmannGlade Michel Wirtz
  9. Matthias HeisseEversheds Sutherland
  10. Sebastian OlkGütt Olk Feldhaus
  11. Sönke BeckerHerbert Smith Freehills Germany
  12. Thomas SacherAshurst

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Klaus Riehmer
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    Klaus Riehmer
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-based Klaus Riehmer is appreciated for his longstanding experience in the German M&A world.
  2. Georg Maier-Reimer
    Oppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
  3. Matthias Bruse
    POELLATH | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. Achim Glade
    Glade Michel Wirtz | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Benjamin Parameswaran
    2
    Benjamin Parameswaran
    DLA Piper UK LLP
    DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Benjamin Parameswaran is highly active assisting traditional German corporates and blue-chip companies with M&A and partnership agreements. He regularly acts on cross-border transactions, including advice to international clients on inbound investments, and is well versed in India-related mandates.
  2. Gerhard Schmidt
    2
    Gerhard Schmidt
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    Gerhard Schmidt of Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a highly skilled and well-known adviser. He assists with M&A deals including share acquisitions and voluntary public tender offers. He is particularly well versed in handling international matters, often working in conjunction with the firm's US offices.
  3. Andreas Nelle
    Raue | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Ulf Renzenbrink
    Renzenbrink & Partner | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Federico Pappalardo
    3
    Federico Pappalardo
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Federico Pappalardo of Dechert is a well-known practitioner with expertise in cross-border acquisitions, divestitures and investments, acting for clients from the retail, life sciences and technology sectors.
  2. Andreas von Oppen
    GREENFORT Rechtsanwälte | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Christoph Wagner
    4
    Christoph Wagner
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Christoph Wagner regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions in the media sector, including those with cross-border elements.
  2. Dirk Besse
    4
    Dirk Besse
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Dirk Besse is active advising on private and public M&A deals and capital markets transactions, especially in the TMT sector. He acts for both large multinationals as well as domestic clients.
  3. 4
    Nicolai Lagoni
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nicolai Lagoni of Greenberg Traurig is experienced in handling cross-border acquisitions as well as complex mergers. Clients also benefit from his strength in strategic joint venture set-ups, especially in the automotive sector.
  4. Nils Krause
    4
    Nils Krause
    DLA Piper UK LLP
    DLA Piper UK LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Nils Krause has experience in a range of M&A mandates including cross-border divestments and acquisitions across the TMT, logistics, manufacturing and mobility sectors.
  5. Andreas Merkner
    Glade Michel Wirtz | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  6. Eva Nase
    POELLATH | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  7. Jörn-Christian Schulze
    ARQIS | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Marco Sustmann
    Glade Michel Wirtz | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  9. Matthias Heisse
    Eversheds Sutherland | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Sebastian Olk
    Gütt Olk Feldhaus | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Sönke Becker
    Herbert Smith Freehills Germany | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
  12. Thomas Sacher
    Ashurst | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Henrik Armah
    5
    Henrik Armah
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Henrik Armah of Greenberg Traurig has impressive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the healthcare and biotech industries.
  2. 5
    Jörg Meißner
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jörg Meißner is experienced in M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions, often in the TMT and manufacturing sectors.
  3. 5
    Peter Schorling
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig Germany, LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Peter Schorling of Greenberg Traurig is well placed to handle cross-border acquisitions while also assisting with the formation of joint ventures across various industry sectors, including technology and real estate.
  4. 5
    Rebekka Hye-Knudsen
    Dentons | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Rebekka shows immense knowledge of the business and provides the right suggestions at the right times. In negotiations, she is tough with a touch for the right tone."
  5. 5
    Regina Engelstädter
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Regina Engelstädter of Paul Hastings acts on M&A transactions including those via auction processes and buyouts, as well as on shareholder matters.
  6. 5
    Sven Schulte-Hillen
    Pinsent Masons
    Pinsent Masons | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    "He is an excellent lawyer with a sound understanding of the mid-size M&A market. He has a strong financial and commercial understanding, is very sophisticated and has a tight grasp on complicated matters."
  7. Christian Horn
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5
  8. Ludger Schult
    LARK | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5
  9. Michael Inhester
    POELLATH | Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
    2024 | Band 5