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Rainer Traugott

Rainer Traugott

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Dr. Rainer Traugott advises German and international companies, private equity firms, and infrastructure investors on complex transactions and general corporate issues, often in a multijurisdictional context.

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Rainer delivers pragmatic and creative counsel to clients in a range of corporate matters. He handles both public and private transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, public takeover offers, and mergers. Rainer also regularly advises executive and supervisory boards on critical corporate governance issues. His comprehensive corporate guidance extends to business transformations, including spinoffs, separations, and carveouts.

Rainer harnesses his sophisticated understanding of the needs of corporate, private equity, and infrastructure clients to help parties negotiate successfully and execute transactions efficiently. A versatile practitioner, he advises on transactions across industries and jurisdictions. His distinguished deal work includes a number of precedent-setting matters involving novel structures.

Rainer previously served as Global Co-Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and on the firm’s Strategic Client Committee.

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Rainer Traugott frequently acts for well-known clients on large multi-jurisdictional deals. His expertise includes corporate acquisitions and disposals, as well as corporate transformation.

Strengths

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  • Rainer is a prominent, super active practitioner.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Rainer is a fantastic M&A lawyer able to assist private equity and corporate clients.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Rainer Traugott is an outstanding lawyer and a role model in the market.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Rainer is not only an excellent lawyer who can quickly grasp complex issues, but he also leads his global deal team with impressive clarity and straightforwardness.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide

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