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Sonja Ruttmann

Sonja Ruttmann

Global 2026

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Sonja specializes in private and public M&A, corporate law and private equity and has advised on many complex domestic and international cross-border mergers and acquisitions including formation and dissolution of joint ventures and carve-out scenarios as well as private equity and venture capital transactions. She represents clients, public and private, in auctions, asset and share deals as well as mergers across a broad range of sectors, including in particular in the fields of automotive (including autonomous driving), technology and engineering, capital markets, energy and infrastructure, as well as digital security and cybersecurity.

She further advises in stock corporation and capital markets laws. Her work includes the advice of management and supervisory boards, also with regard to corporate governance issues. Another focus of her work is advising on foreign trade issues and investment control laws where she has advised various German, American and Chinese clients and guided them through the administrative process.

Languages Spoken

German, English, French, Spanish

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

Band 5
Band 5

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Sonja Ruttmann advises both international and German investment and portfolio companies on a range of transactions, including joint ventures and disposals. Her expertise also includes corporate advice, including acting for supervisory boards and advising on company reorganisations.

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