Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany
What the Team is Known For
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 energy, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Strengths
ARQIS has had a consistent team set-up for the last seven years and all topics are well covered.
We always feel safe and well advised.
Work Highlights
ARQIS advised Karo Healthcare on its acquisition of the Procotsedyl business in Italy from Bayer.
Notable practitioners
Jörn-Christian Schulze regularly advises SME companies and international buyers on inbound acquisitions and mergers.
Jörn-Christian is a seasoned practitioner who is very responsive and generally great to work with.
Jörn is an extremely good lawyer, but above all he helps us enormously commercially and strategically.
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.