Corporate/M&A

The team at ARQIS routinely handles cross-border M&A transactions. The firm also assists with the entry of investors and share divestitures. It is particularly popular with Japanese clients looking to acquire German companies, thanks to the law firm's highly regarded Japanese desk. The department frequently acts for companies from the healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality sectors.

"They have a great team which is very aligned and focused, with steadily increasing capabilities in Germany. They serve well the interface of legal advice and legislation."

"They were always on time with all of our requests."

"The team were instrumental in finding ways forward in complex negotiation situations and were well versed in the details of the specificities of the market."

"They are highly responsive and have a can-do mentality."

"ARQIS were able to handle highly complex transactions while being pragmatic."

ARQIS assisted Omnes Capital with the acquisition of a stake in CCE.

Shigeo Yamaguchi heads the Japanese desk in the firm's Düsseldorf office. The team advises Japanese clients on the acquisition of companies in Germany. Clients benefit from the firm's various Japanese-speaking lawyers as well as ARQIS's Tokyo office.

Jörn-Christian Schulze regularly advises SME companies and international buyers on inbound acquisitions and mergers. "He is a strong partner in transactions, with an eye for the essentials." "He is extremely service-oriented and clever." "He is extremely easy to work with and has a strong ability to provide a 'bigger picture' view on commercial terms as well as provide exceptional support in negotiations."

German-qualified lawyer Shigeo Yamaguchi regularly advises Japanese listed companies on acquisitions and investments into German assets, covering the technology, manufacturing and engineering sectors. He is fluent in English, German and Japanese.