Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Global

Baker McKenzie boasts excellent cross-border capabilities thanks to its broad global network of offices. The team regularly advises on large-scale and often multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, with a strong focus on Chinese and US investments. Baker McKenzie also handles extensive partnership agreements and share sales. The law firm's clientele is made up of domestic and international corporations from sectors including manufacturing, automotive, technology, energy and chemicals.

CMS handles a multitude of both high-end and mid-cap M&A transactions. The law firm routinely assists with the formation of joint ventures, especially in the energy and electric mobility sectors. CMS is particularly strong in M&A matters that have a significant regulatory component, benefiting from deep-rooted expertise in the TMT, energy, financial services and healthcare sectors. It also has a substantial client base in the automotive industry. Aided by its expansive office network, CMS is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.

DLA Piper boasts a highly regarded practice with expertise across the full corporate and M&A spectrum. The law firm regularly handles joint venture agreements, corporate reorganisations and large-scale acquisitions and sales. Prolific domestic and international clients from the chemical, energy, IT, automotive and manufacturing sectors in particular often seek DLA Piper's excellent services. The team is recognised for acting on cross-border matters in collaboration with the firm's network of international offices, including on inbound and outbound transactions connected with the USA, China and India.

HEUKING has a large domestic practice with a widespread presence across the country. The law firm handles a vast quantity of mid-cap M&A transactions, including deals for international groups and strategic investors. The notable team advises on corporate matters, such as reorganisations, issues of governance and joint venture agreements as well as public takeovers. HEUKING has experience in a range of sectors including energy, telecommunications, manufacturing and retail.

Morrison Foerster is an international law firm with a strong focus on the TMT sector. In addition to advising on domestic transactions, the team is well placed to act on both inbound and outbound sales and acquisitions. The team acts on private and public M&A deals, including mergers and spin-offs, as well as corporate acquisitions and private equity transactions. Its client base is made up of shareholders, financial investors and multinational corporations.

Ashurst is noted for advising domestic and international clients on both the buy and sell sides of private equity and strategic M&A deals. The team often acts on joint venture and strategic partnership agreements, as well as corporate advisory matters. It is particularly active on transactions in the energy, technology and financial services sectors. Due to a strong international network, the law firm is highly equipped to advise on cross-border matters, while also being well placed in the German market.

Dechert advises financial investors and strategic clients on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. The practice comes recommended for international deals, particularly those involving clients from the USA across a range of sectors including energy, real estate and e-commerce. It also assists with shareholder investments and divestitures, joint venture agreements and restructurings.

Dentons is noted for its holistic coverage of mandates across Germany and beyond, utilising its impressive network of offices to advise on cross-border matters. The team assists with M&A, corporate advisory and insolvency procedures. In addition, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in joint venture set-ups. The law firm is particularly active in the automotive, TMT, life sciences, mobility and energy industries.

A strong international network allows Eversheds Sutherland to act on cross-border M&A transactions, with particular expertise pertaining to the UK and the USA. The team represents both German and foreign companies in inbound and outbound sales and purchases as well as multi-jurisdictional mandates. It also provides comprehensive corporate advice and assists with joint ventures and group reorganisations. It is at its most visible in the pharmaceutical, technology, financial and energy sectors, with growing experience in advising on corporate AI legislation.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer displays an impressive corporate/M&A offering, handling transactional matters as well as carve-out procedures and joint venture formation. It boasts a broad range of clientele across the manufacturing, technology, transport, financial and energy sectors.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe shows a strong track record in mid-cap M&A transactions and venture deals. The team is particularly adept at handling inbound and outbound cross-border work, with strong expertise in advising on acquisitions and investments in the German startup scene. The law firm also assists with the formation of joint ventures. Due to its US ties, it is also a favoured choice for transactions with a US angle. It frequently assists with deals in the technology, energy, financial services and life sciences sectors.

Supported by its US-headquarters, the Berlin-based team of Greenberg Traurig is best known for its cross-border transactions, acting on acquisitions, investments and divestitures as well as mergers. It also regularly handles joint venture set-ups, restructuring projects and distressed matters. The law firm advises on transactions in the technology, life sciences, pharmaceutical and software industries, with further strength in servicing notable real estate groups.

Mayer Brown is an international law firm with considerable experience in handling asset acquisitions, share sales, corporate partnerships and restructuring matters. The firm represents mid-sized and large clients from both Germany and overseas, including a number of well-known multinationals. The team has ample experience acting on cross-border matters, especially those with a strong connection to the USA. The firm offers expertise across the financial services, automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright is an international law firm with a large network and strong cross-border facilities. The team advises clients on inbound and outbound acquisitions as well as multi-jurisdictional deals. It also acts on joint venture agreements and corporate restructurings, as well as private equity transactions. The law firm's key industries include finance, automotive, energy, manufacturing and technology. Its client base consists of German Mittelstand clients as well as multinational corporations and financial investors.

The international law firm Bird & Bird enjoys a robust standing in the German market. Its team regularly advises on M&A, share transactions, corporate governance and market entry. Bird & Bird is a popular choice for technology-focused clients and also acts for groups across the hospitality, defence, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

GSK Stockmann is best known for its longstanding expertise in the real estate sector, frequently handling share and asset deals. The practice also advises on strategic corporate/M&A in Germany and across jurisdictions, including investments, acquisitions and exits. Distressed M&A also falls within the firm's area of expertise, as well as corporate governance mandates. Its clients include companies active in the technology, healthcare and financial sectors, public sector entities and financial investors.

K&L Gates is a well-established practice advising domestic and international clients from Europe and North America, with particular strength working on transatlantic transactions in cooperation with its offices in the USA. The team advises on M&A and joint ventures as well as corporate investments. It has additional expertise in corporate governance and distressed matters. It is particularly active in the technology, life sciences, automotive and financial services sectors.

LARK is a Munich-based independent law firm with a strong track record in mid-cap M&A deals. Working closely with its private equity practice, the team is often engaged by domestic and international clients in the healthcare, technology, retail and energy sectors to assist with strategic M&A transactions and corporate transformation.

The law firm Pinsent Masons is active on international matters, advising clients from Asia and the USA on transactions in the German market. The team assists domestic and international clients with strategic investments, M&A deals and joint venture agreements. Its clients hail from a variety of industries including automotive, energy and technology.

Schalast Law possesses extensive expertise in corporate transactions and is a trusted partner for clients navigating high-stakes deals. The team of seasoned practitioners is highly regarded for its strong track record in mid-cap corporate transactions, including joint ventures, exits and organisational restructurings. It regularly acts for renowned clients from the energy, healthcare and automotive industries on cross-border transactions.

lindenpartners is a notable M&A outfit based in Berlin that offers a wide range of corporate and commercial advisory services. It assists with a range of M&A in addition to structuring portfolios, takeover and conversion processes. The team is also experienced in advising on market entry procedure for large international corporate groups. It assists clients from the technology and real estate sectors, as well as companies focused on tourism and energy.

Reed Smith is a globally connected law firm that leverages its extensive international reach to support clients in a wide range of M&A transactions, including private equity deals and venture capital financings. The team is routinely mandated on mergers, acquisitions, investments and exits, most notably for clients in the technology industry, while additionally assisting groups from the manufacturing, media and healthcare sectors.