ADVANT Beiten

Established in 1990,ADVANT Beitenis an independent commercial law firm with around 250 lawyers, tax advisers, auditors, and accountants working from six German offices, as well as offices in Belgium, Russia and China. We are the German member firm of ADVANT, a strong European alliance of independent commercial law firms.

As one of the leading commercial law firms in Germany, ADVANT Beiten advises medium-sized companies, large corporations, banks, foundations, and public authorities on German and international commercial law. We work seamlessly with the ADVANT member firms and our global network of top law firms to ensure our clients receive the best advice and representation for all their legal needs in Germany and worldwide.

Do you need advice? We’re happy to help. The lawyers, tax advisers, auditors, and accountants from ADVANT Beiten are well-versed in all areas of commercial law and can provide advice to suit your individual needs. We combine legal know-how with sector expertise – across practice groups and offices.

We advise on the broad spectrum of 10 sectors and 18 legal areas and always take a holistic approach. Our goal: a tailor-made solution for you.

We value individuality. That is why we give our lawyers, tax advisers and auditors the freedom they need to provide you with tailored advice. And we all work from a common basis: technical excellence, paired with an in-depth understanding of your industry and region. Contact our experts directly!

• Dr Guido Krüger (Managing Partner, Dusseldorf)
• Martin Fink (Munich)
• Dr Barbara Mayer (Freiburg)

Trust:

• Delivering on our promises
• Focusing relentlessly on our clients’ needs
• Fostering a culture of integrity, responsiveness, and collaboration and an environment where our people feel valued, supported and challenged
• Striving to be our clients’trusted long-term advisors on strategic matters
• Taking the long-term view, particularly in terms of helping clients transition to a sustainable economy

Excellence:

• Being among the best law firms in all our home countries
• Providing top level service at highest international standards
• Offering deep sectoral knowledge and know-how
• Providing pragmatic, business-minded advice

Efficiency:

• Delivering seamless services across all jurisdictions
• Working smart to reduce our clients’ legal spend
• Offering flexible structures that enable attractive fee arrangements
• Leveraging technology and innovation to deliver best results
• Focusing on solutions that are sustainable in the long term

ADVANT is a distinctly European law firm association.

We have deep local foundations and an international vision. We are uniquely positioned to help you navigate the complex and nuanced legal and commercial landscape of Europe.

We serve our clients both in Europe and across borders and continents. We deliver them the highest quality advice and results – efficiently and cost-effectively through dedication, collaboration, and technical excellence. We speak the language of Europe with established relationships and a shared perspective on the future.

ADVANT is your European advantage.

The association was established in 2021 by three founding member firms:

• Altana in France
• Beiten Burkhardt in Germany
• Nctm in Italy

Our member firms are leading legal and tax advisors in their respective jurisdictions.

ADVANT is one of the largest European legal advisors. Our combined team is comprised of more than 600 professionals, including more than 140 equity partners in 15 locations across Europe (Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Genoa, Hamburg, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome) and beyond (Beijing, Moscow, Shanghai).

Both domestically and internationally, each ADVANT member firm works with many of the leading brands and businesses in their respective markets. This includes numerous blue-chip players in the technology and telecommunications, automotive and transport, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, media and financial services industries.