Global law firm Dentons continues to strengthen its Corporate practice in Germany with two senior hires. At the start of the new year, Dr. Robert Weber will join the Frankfurt office as a partner to extend the Firm’s capabilities in stock corporation law. Counsel Claudia Otto recently joined to boost Dentons’ offering in the area of blockchain and digital technology.
Partner Robert Weber brings more than 20 years of experience in stock corporation law and related capital markets law. He advises listed companies on the execution of general shareholders’ meetings as well as corporate transactions such as transformations, squeeze-outs, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures and restructurings. He supports board members, managing directors and supervisory board members on corporate governance, compliance and liability issues. Robert Weber is author of numerous publications on topics such as artificial intelligence and corporate governance. He joins from White & Case.
"We are delighted to strengthen our practice with such a renowned and adept corporate lawyer, who will enable us to support listed companies on their shareholders' meetings and capital measures, as well as transactional matters," commented Dr. Christof Kautzsch, Head of Dentons’ German and European Corporate practice.
Counsel Claudia Otto advises on legal issues related to digital and blockchain technology, and represents clients in disputes arising from Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). She supports fintech and legaltech businesses with corporate law matters related to their digital presence. She is also experienced in applying technology in the delivery of legal services and is the founder and editor of the journal Recht innovativ (Ri), and the author of numerous articles on the interaction between technology, artificial intelligence, and the law.
Andreas Ziegenhagen, Germany Managing Partner, said, “The fact that we are investing both in classic fields of advice such as stock corporation law, and in future-oriented, technology-supported legal advice reflects the dynamic development of our German practice.”
Robert Michels, Frankfurt Managing Partner and Europe Head of Blockchain Capital Markets, adds: "I am delighted that we are strengthening our Corporate practice in Germany with two new lateral hires in Frankfurt. The added experience and know-how in stock corporation law and blockchain technologies will significantly boost our offering in the interest of our clients."
Dentons’ Corporate practice in Germany has grown to more than 70 lawyers, including 26 partners. The Firm employs more than 220 lawyers across its four offices in Germany, and more than 10,000 lawyers in over 175 locations worldwide.