International & Cross-Border Transactions

With six offices located across Germany, Gleiss Lutz enjoys a solid reputation as one of Germany's strongest independent practices, offering clients cross-border expertise and support across an array of areas. The law firm adeptly works on an international scale, primarily through its establishment of a flexible network of highly regarded local firms worldwide as well as its offices in London and Brussels. Popular with domestic clients expanding their operations internationally, Gleiss Lutz is also sought out to advise on German aspects of multi-jurisdictional mandates, efficiently collaborating with partner firms.

Gleiss Lutz's international strength spans a number of transactional areas of law. Its M&A partners consistently handle cross-border deals and have a track record of advising both DAX 30 clients and large international investors into the German market, supported by an excellent antitrust department. The team is frequently praised by clients for its ability to coordinate international work from Germany, and clients seeking industry-specific advice internationally are also supported by specialists offering extensive knowledge of the energy, infrastructure, automotive and healthcare sectors. Gleiss Lutz also possesses strengths in capital markets, particularly regarding debt.

Gleiss Lutz's disputes practice also demonstrates a strong focus on international matters, supporting clients on a broad range of litigation, compliance and international arbitration matters. The law firm has cultivated an excellent reputation for its handling of cross-border antitrust litigation and cartel investigations. Equally, the team's white-collar crime practitioners skilfully advise on a spectrum of multi-jurisdictional investigations for German and overseas clients, and the law firm is known to regularly take the lead on insolvency proceedings that are international in scope.