Hengeler Mueller

About
(Co-)Managing Partners: Thomas Müller, Bernd Wirbel
Number of partners: 90
Number of lawyers: 320
Offices: Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Munich
Firm Overview:
Hengeler Mueller is an international law firm with offices in Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London and Munich. With approximately 320 lawyers, including 90 partners, the firm specialises in high-end legal advice in complex business transactions, disputes and special situations. Hengeler Mueller’s clients include large corporates as well as leading investors and family-owned enterprises in Europe and worldwide.
Main Areas of Practice:
Key practice areas of the firm are M&A, private equity, corporate law as well as banking and capital markets. In addition Hengeler Mueller has highly developed expertise in specialised areas of law such as competition and antitrust, compliance, crisis management and investigations, employment, insurance, IP/IT, litigation, arbitration and ADR, public law and regulatory, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, tax and white collar crime. Hengeler Mueller provides comprehensive legal advice in all major industry sectors, e.g. automotive, banking and finance institutions, chemicals, energy and the utilities sector, family-owned enterprises, healthcare and life sciences, infrastructure, transport and logistics, primary products, private equity, the real estate industry, TMT and the insurance sector.
International Work:
Hengeler Mueller advises clients worldwide and handles their cross-border matters. In recent years, the firm has operated in more than 70 different countries. Hengeler Mueller strongly believes that cross-border service of the highest quality can best be provided by independent firms, preserving their own partnerships of professionals and thus strengthening their respective brands by mutual commitment to absolute standards of service.
The firm’s co-operation with pre-eminent firms in major jurisdictions on cross-border matters is far more than a mere ‘network’ or ‘referral system’. Through integrated teams, clients have access to international legal services that are client-focused, cost-effective and result-oriented. Hengeler Mueller’s success in representing clients across borders demonstrates that integrated teams give clients what they want: seamless handling of the transaction from beginning to end and legal advice of unsurpassed quality.
The firm’s ties with leading firms throughout the world are exemplary, widely recognised as setting the standard in international legal services. For decades, Hengeler Mueller has been working intensively with ‘best friends’ Slaughter and May (UK) in addition to Bonelli Erede Pappalardo (Italy), Bredin Prat (France), Uría Menéndez (Spain), De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (the Netherlands) and further renowned European firms. Hengeler Mueller’s long established relationships to top law firms in the US continue to be a focal point of ist international presence. In recent years, the firm has expanded its cooperation with leading law firms in China, India and other countries with rapidly growing economies.
Together with its ‘best friends’ Hengeler Mueller has an unparalleled track record in cross border transactions, and constantly strives to raise the benchmark of best practice in global legal services. In 2021, the Best Friends group acted in 234 deals worth an aggregate of more than USD 260bn.
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- Frankfurt am MainBockenheimer Landstrasse 24, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, 60323
- Web: www.hengeler.com
- Tel: +49 69 17095 0
- Fax: +49 69 725773
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- DüsseldorfBenrather Strasse 18-20, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40213View ranked office
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Articles, highlights and press releases
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Hengeler Mueller advises Morellato Group on the acquisition of German jewellery company CHRIST
Hengeler Mueller advises Morellato Group on the acquisition of German jewellery company CHRIST
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller advises Deutsche ReGas on Lubmin LNG terminal "Deutsche Ostsee"
Hengeler Mueller advises Deutsche ReGas on Lubmin LNG terminal "Deutsche Ostsee"
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Komatsu on the acquisition of GHH Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Komatsu on the acquisition of GHH Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Waterland on growth partnership with MT
Hengeler Mueller advises Waterland on growth partnership with MT
Hengeler Mueller advises banks on EUR 350m ESG-linked financing for Nordzucker
Hengeler Mueller advises banks on EUR 350m ESG-linked financing for Nordzucker
Hengeler Mueller advises Metro on ESG-linked EUR 1bn syndicated loan
Hengeler Mueller advises Metro on ESG-linked EUR 1bn syndicated loan with increase and extension option
Hengeler Mueller represents Landwärme successfully in proceeding before the European General Court
Hengeler Mueller represents Landwärme successfully in proceeding on Swedish aid scheme for biomethane before the European General Court
Hengeler Mueller advises Fortum in connection with the approved Uniper stabilisation package
Hengeler Mueller advises Fortum in connection with the approved governmental stabilisation package for Uniper
Hengeler Mueller represents Google successfully in Showcase proceeding of the German Federal Cartel
Hengeler Mueller represents Google successfully in Showcase proceeding of the German Federal Cartel Office
Hengeler Mueller advises EQT VIII on investment by EQT Future in SHL Medical
Hengeler Mueller advises EQT VIII on investment by EQT Future in SHL Medical
Hengeler Mueller advises JOST on placement of EUR 130m ESG-linked promissory note loans
Hengeler Mueller advises JOST on placement of EUR 130m ESG-linked promissory note loans
Hengeler Mueller advises CERAFILTEC on series B financing round
Hengeler Mueller advises CERAFILTEC on series B financing round
Hengeler Mueller advises on first German digital fixed-income bond
Hengeler Mueller advises on first German digital fixed-income bond
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Phoenix Contact on ESG-linked financing
Hengeler Mueller advises Phoenix Contact on ESG-linked financing
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises BlackFin on the launch of MorgenFund
Hengeler Mueller advises BlackFin on the launch of MorgenFund
Hengeler Mueller advises NFL on tax matters relating to games in Germany
Hengeler Mueller advises NFL on tax matters relating to games in Germany
Hengeler Mueller announces eight new partner and counsel promotions
Hengeler Mueller announces eight new partner and counsel promotions
Hengeler Mueller advises BDT Capital Partners on participation in Exyte
Funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners have entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Exyte. Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries.
Hengeler Mueller advises on the sale of Specialized Industrial Coatings group
Hengeler Mueller advises sellers around Peter Möhrle Holding and GP Capital UG on the sale of Specialized Industrial Coatings group
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on Vantage Towers partnership
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on Vantage Towers partnership
Hengeler Mueller advises Altmühltaler Mineralbrunnen group on the sale of group companies to ALDI
Hengeler Mueller advises Altmühltaler Mineralbrunnen group on the sale of group companies to ALDI Nord
Hengeler Mueller advises MünchenerHyp on the acquisition of M.M.Warburg & Co Hypothekenbank
Hengeler Mueller advises MünchenerHyp on the acquisition of M.M.Warburg & Co Hypothekenbank
Hengeler Mueller advises Epigenomics on extraordinary general shareholders' meeting
Hengeler Mueller advises Epigenomics on extraordinary general shareholders' meeting in new virtual setting
Hengeler Mueller advises Allianz X on the acquisition of Innovation Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Allianz X on the acquisition of Innovation Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Morellato Group on the acquisition of German jewellery company CHRIST
Hengeler Mueller advises Morellato Group on the acquisition of German jewellery company CHRIST
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller - Landmark Decision in International Insolvency Law
Hengeler Mueller advises Deutsche ReGas on Lubmin LNG terminal "Deutsche Ostsee"
Hengeler Mueller advises Deutsche ReGas on Lubmin LNG terminal "Deutsche Ostsee"
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Proteros' majority shareholder on Inflexion investment
Hengeler Mueller advises Komatsu on the acquisition of GHH Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Komatsu on the acquisition of GHH Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Waterland on growth partnership with MT
Hengeler Mueller advises Waterland on growth partnership with MT
Hengeler Mueller advises banks on EUR 350m ESG-linked financing for Nordzucker
Hengeler Mueller advises banks on EUR 350m ESG-linked financing for Nordzucker
Hengeler Mueller advises Metro on ESG-linked EUR 1bn syndicated loan
Hengeler Mueller advises Metro on ESG-linked EUR 1bn syndicated loan with increase and extension option
Hengeler Mueller represents Landwärme successfully in proceeding before the European General Court
Hengeler Mueller represents Landwärme successfully in proceeding on Swedish aid scheme for biomethane before the European General Court
Hengeler Mueller advises Fortum in connection with the approved Uniper stabilisation package
Hengeler Mueller advises Fortum in connection with the approved governmental stabilisation package for Uniper
Hengeler Mueller represents Google successfully in Showcase proceeding of the German Federal Cartel
Hengeler Mueller represents Google successfully in Showcase proceeding of the German Federal Cartel Office
Hengeler Mueller advises EQT VIII on investment by EQT Future in SHL Medical
Hengeler Mueller advises EQT VIII on investment by EQT Future in SHL Medical
Hengeler Mueller advises JOST on placement of EUR 130m ESG-linked promissory note loans
Hengeler Mueller advises JOST on placement of EUR 130m ESG-linked promissory note loans
Hengeler Mueller advises CERAFILTEC on series B financing round
Hengeler Mueller advises CERAFILTEC on series B financing round
Hengeler Mueller advises on first German digital fixed-income bond
Hengeler Mueller advises on first German digital fixed-income bond
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Phoenix Contact on ESG-linked financing
Hengeler Mueller advises Phoenix Contact on ESG-linked financing
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises BlackFin on the launch of MorgenFund
Hengeler Mueller advises BlackFin on the launch of MorgenFund
Hengeler Mueller advises NFL on tax matters relating to games in Germany
Hengeler Mueller advises NFL on tax matters relating to games in Germany
Hengeler Mueller announces eight new partner and counsel promotions
Hengeler Mueller announces eight new partner and counsel promotions
Hengeler Mueller advises BDT Capital Partners on participation in Exyte
Funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners have entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Exyte. Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries.
Hengeler Mueller advises on the sale of Specialized Industrial Coatings group
Hengeler Mueller advises sellers around Peter Möhrle Holding and GP Capital UG on the sale of Specialized Industrial Coatings group
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on Vantage Towers partnership
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on Vantage Towers partnership
Hengeler Mueller advises Altmühltaler Mineralbrunnen group on the sale of group companies to ALDI
Hengeler Mueller advises Altmühltaler Mineralbrunnen group on the sale of group companies to ALDI Nord
Hengeler Mueller advises MünchenerHyp on the acquisition of M.M.Warburg & Co Hypothekenbank
Hengeler Mueller advises MünchenerHyp on the acquisition of M.M.Warburg & Co Hypothekenbank
Hengeler Mueller advises Epigenomics on extraordinary general shareholders' meeting
Hengeler Mueller advises Epigenomics on extraordinary general shareholders' meeting in new virtual setting
Hengeler Mueller advises Allianz X on the acquisition of Innovation Group
Hengeler Mueller advises Allianz X on the acquisition of Innovation Group