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Noerr

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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Our experts in corporate law and M&A offer efficient, entrepreneurial and innovative advice with a hands-on attitude to master most complex legal transactions and challenges. By offering a dedicated team with comprehensive breadth of corporate expertise working truly hand-in-hand with the in-house project team, we effectively achieve the best result for our clients.

Our Services

  • M&A, Public Takeovers​Serial Acquisitions
  • Corporate and Capital Markets Law
  • MAR / Securities Regulations
  • Activism/Special Situations / SPAC
  • General Corporate Law
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Board Room Advice
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Distressed M&A
  • Restructuring and Reorganisation

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Germany

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

German law firm Noerr handles a variety of matters including acquisitions, divestitures, public takeovers and corporate reorganisations. Long-term partnership agreements, corporate governance advisory services and joint venture formation constitute further areas of expertise. The law firm regularly acts on international deals, including those involving China. It has a strong standing among German SMEs and public entities, as well as catering to large corporate clients from Germany and abroad.

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Work Highlights

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  • Noerr acted for the Generali Group as part of a consortium on the acquisition of Viridium Group. The transaction is valued at EUR3.5 billion.

Strengths

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  • Noerr is a very pragmatic law firm that approached our problem with practical solutions, not too theoretical but quick and always with an understanding of the client's needs.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Noerr is very well organised. Everything is coordinated with a single contact person. They care about the details while remaining pragmatic and good at estimations.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The team are very good and fast, with strong commercial understanding and a good overview of the market.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Noerr always provides pragmatic support, is always very reliable and is very supportive with lawyers who can address international aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Harald Selzner
    Harald Selzner

    Harald Selzner

    Harald Selzner is an experienced practitioner who regularly assists German companies with cross-border M&A transactions including large divestments and acquisitions. He also advises on corporate structuring and consolidation matters.

    • Harald Selzner is a really knowledgeable M&A lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He always keeps his calm throughout negotiations and possesses commercial understanding.

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  • Martin Neuhaus
    Martin Neuhaus

    Martin Neuhaus

    Martin Neuhaus has impressive expertise in handling acquisitions and carve-outs as well as corporate restructurings and divestitures. He acts for high-profile clients from a number of sectors including hospitality and finance.

    • Martin is very fast and offers comprehensive advice. He always has loads of ideas and is a capable and accomplished lawyer.

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  • Michael Brellochs
    Michael Brellochs

    Michael Brellochs

    Michael Brellochs advises on corporate services matters, assisting with boardroom matters and company reorganisations as well as complex M&A transactions. He is a popular choice for insurance bodies, technology outfits and financial groups.

    • Michael is very responsive and always provides tailor-made feedback. We appreciate his insights relating to the business and relevant legal perspectives.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Michael is outstanding in navigating in complex matters, with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach. He manages relations with all internal and external stakeholders with agility.

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    • We most appreciate Michael's strong pragmatism and commercial awareness, providing solutions to find the way forward.

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  • Natalie Daghles
    Natalie Daghles

    Natalie Daghles

    Natalie Daghles is particularly active on cross-border M&A transactions in the life sciences and finance spaces.

    • Natalie is pragmatic and very experienced, thinking in a commercial capacity.

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  • Sascha Leske
    Sascha Leske

    Sascha Leske

    Head of Noerr's New York office Sascha Leske is German-qualified and frequently assists clients from the technology, media and telecommunications sectors with cross-border M&A transactions, private equity investments and corporate reorganisations. He is particularly noted for representing German clients in transactions connected to the USA.

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