International & Cross-Border Transactions

Chambers Review

With offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich, DLA Piper operates a full-service model which represents a broad client base made up of mid-market entities, multinationals and DAX companies. Forming an important part of the law firm's excellent global network, its German hub attracts considerable inbound and outbound activity, and international mandates are commonplace within the team's caseload.

In M&A, DLA Piper has developed an excellent reputation for acting for household names on mid-cap cross-border deals, particularly those involving Asian jurisdictions. DLA Piper is routinely engaged by leading German corporations, as well as blue-chip international companies, and the law firm demonstrates a strong sector focus, boasting solid expertise internationally in areas such as energy, insurance, real estate and TMT.

DLA Piper also offers clients a comprehensive suite of contentious capabilities. The team is accustomed to handling both cross-border litigation and international arbitration proceedings. Insolvency litigation and cross-border disputes arising out of insurance claims, especially D&O policies, are particular strengths of the team, as is handling white-collar crime matters for clients.