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RÖDL

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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Corporate/M&A

Legal advisory is a core pillar of Rödl. With over 500 lawyers worldwide, we support businesses in all areas of law, with sound expertise in Corporate law and M&A. As your trusted partner in corporate and M&A matters, we advise both sellers and buyers on the individual steps of a transaction, including special situations such as distressed M&A.

With many years of experience, we guide clients through company acquisitions and sales, the establishment of joint ventures, mergers, management buy-outs and management buy-ins. We offer consistent, globally integrated services while combining in depth German market knowledge with international understanding for our clients. Our teams work across national borders and jurisdictions to support companies in navigating complex regulatory environments and achieving their business goals, when it comes to M&A transactions or Corporate law matters.

Expanding into the German market and operating internationally bring legal complexities that require expert guidance. Our lawyers work closely with auditors, tax advisors and management consultants to provide strategic, industry-specific full-service solutions when it comes to M&A.

By combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of business regulations, we help international companies mitigate risks, seize opportunities and navigate global challenges. Our approach ensures pragmatic and effective solutions, tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

RÖDL is a well-established law firm in the German market, noted for its solid expertise in corporate matters. Backed by its proficient tax department, the law firm frequently represents family businesses and strategic advisers in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. The firm's capabilities extend to joint ventures, reorganisations and corporate governance.

Notable practitioners

Oliver Schmitt, Horst Grätz, Kai Graf von der Recke and Dirk Halm lead the department and are key contacts for clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

RÖDL ist eine etablierte Anwaltskanzlei auf dem deutschen Markt, die für ihre fundierte Expertise im Gesellschaftsrecht bekannt ist. Unterstützt von ihrer kompetenten Steuerabteilung, berät die Kanzlei regelmäßig Familienunternehmen und strategische Berater bei nationalen und internationalen M&A-Transaktionen. Zu den Kompetenzen der Kanzlei gehören auch Gemeinschaftsunternehmen, Reorganisationen und Corporate Governance.

Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Oliver Schmitt, Horst Grätz, Kai Graf von der Recke und Dirk Halm leiten die Abteilung und sind wichtige Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

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Work Highlights

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  • RÖDL advised the MEWA Group on its takeover of Microclean.

  • RÖDL beriet die MEWA-Gruppe bei der Übernahme von Microclean.

Strengths

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  • I find RÖDL's advice to be very helpful, practical, prompt and thorough. The team is extremely knowledgeable and has a strong bench for each topic.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • We're very happy with RÖDL's cross-border capabilities, which are important for the complex natures of transactions. The team are always readily available and responsive.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • We most appreciate RÖDL's reliability, speed and quality of work. I receive very quick feedback on all questions.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • The RÖDL team are extremely trustworthy, exceptionally fast and always available. They make for a good sparring partner on critical decisions.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • RÖDL's M&A team are quick, professional and have a deep understanding of mid-sized companies' needs.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
  • Das M&A-Team von RÖDL arbeitet schnell, professionell und verfügt über ein tiefes Verständnis für die Bedürfnisse mittelständischer Unternehmen.
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

Members

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  • Dr. Oliver Schmitt

    Head of Department

  • Kai Graf von der Recke

    Head of Department

  • Dr. Dirk Halm

    Head of Department

  • Horst Grätz

  • Thomas Fräbel

  • Dr. Alexandra Giering

  • Tobias Reiter

  • Patrick Satzinger

  • Robert Schillinger

  • Mario Schulz

  • Christian Speckert

  • Michael Wiehl

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