‚Very experienced team of really good lawyers. Short reaction times.‘

‘Highly skilled professionals, pragmatic approach, and non-complicated responses in a very speedy way.’

‚A highly professional firm with high expertise in the sector. Their lawyers speak the client’s language and adapt to the people they are cooperating with.‘

‘Johannes Landry – full focus on the client, always on time, and finds the right words to describe complex situations in easy language.’

‘Strong expertise in combination with a hands-on mentality and practical solutions.’

‘Mirjam Boche offers great value for money, knows how we work, and what we usually can or cannot accept.‘

‘Jörn-Christian Schulze leads the team and has a lot of experience. Christof Schneider is very friendly and nice to work with.‘

‚Strong expertise, not only legal, but also in finance matters and commercial terms. They are proactive towards both the client and the third party. Great communication‘

‚Thomas Chwalek is an exceptional legal partner for M&A transactions: highly diligent, excellent and proactive communication towards all parties, deep legal expertise paired with financial and commercial assessment due to past experience in the financial sector, great sparring partner for all transaction-related topics.‘

‘Kathrin Knöfler is exceptionally approachable and helpful, solution-oriented and highly expert.’

‘Kathrin Knöfler and Stefan Gottgetreu: expertise, availability, and responsiveness.’

‚Sebastian Weller is a top negotiator and communicator, a deal enabler who offers pragmatic and innovative solutions. He is always available.‘

‚Kai Wallisch is a fantastic M&A lawyer. He is a great negotiator with superior communication skills, especially in English.‘

‚They are very focused on delivering on the client’s needs, always with an eye on realistic solutions to get a deal done. It is a pleasure working with the team because of their professional focus.‘

‚Maximilian Grub and Yella Schick – it was an extraordinary experience working with two highly focused professionals with unrivalled knowledge, who were always available to advise on any legal needs during the transaction.‘

‚Petra Schaffner and Rolf Leithaus are two partners who truly care about a client’s deal success.‘

‚The CMS team is an exceptional choice for complex carve-outs. They possess strong business acumen, are thorough and detail-oriented, and maintain excellent and responsive client communication.‘

‚Kai Wallisch exemplifies what it means to lead by example. Through a steadfast commitment to excellence, he and the other partners have cultivated a firm culture that is deeply rooted in reliability, hands-on collaboration, and proactive client service.‘

‚The team was outstanding – business minded, creative and fast. They were fast to adapt to changes and suggested smart and business-friendly solutions to complex challenges.‘

‚Maximilian Grub was instrumental in guiding us through a complex M&A transaction. His deep legal knowledge, attention to detail, and strategic advice gave us complete confidence. He communicated clearly, negotiated effectively, and was always responsive. A true professional and trusted partner—I highly recommend him for any M&A deal.‘

‘FGS stands out through its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. The team consistently delivers strategic, forward-thinking advice throughout the entire M&A process.’

‚Fred Wendt is an outstanding advisor who combines legal excellence with strategic foresight and a deep understanding of business dynamics. We particularly value his calm and composed manner.‘

‚Christoph Brünger stands out for his sharp legal mind and impressive responsiveness. His ability to break down complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance adds real value to every transaction.‘

‘Fred Wendt is a strategic thinker, extremely valuable in negotiations and precise when designing and negotiating contractual clauses. He is perfectly supported by Benjamin Westermann and Christoph Brünger.’

‚Fred Wendt and Benjamin Westermann are exceptionally good.‘

‚Deep-rooted expertise in structuring and executing complex share and asset deals, which is complemented by a keen understanding of sector-specific dynamics. We value the firm’s ability to manage cross-border transactions.‘

‘Arnt Göppert is a highly respected expert in M&A litigation, known for his strategic acumen and precise handling of post-transaction disputes, shareholder conflicts, and warranty claim enforcement.’

‘The FGvW team is highly knowledgeable and professional, dedicated towards a common goal and creative in finding practical solutions.’

‘The practice is diverse in terms of experience and knowledge, allowing the team to draw from experiences outside the M&A world. This leads to an efficient, hands-on approach and practical advice.’

‚Efficiency, strong negotiation skills, and excellent quality work from Rainer Loges.‘

‚Great communication skills and expertise.‘

‚Fast, huge competence and of the utmost responsiveness. Acknowledges and honors our long-lasting partnership.‘

‚Ralf Morshäuser is clever, competent and understands our interests, needs and targets. He is pragmatic and flexible, able to find interest-based solutions in complex situations. Ralf can also think outside the box to find tailor-made solutions. Definitely the one for special transactions.‘

‚The firm has lawyers who have outstanding knowledge, experiences and skills. They are well organised and they always respond to our request quickly.‘

‚They understand our stance and practice in business and compliance, and give us advice based on this understanding.‘

‚Expertise in labor law.‘

‚Greenberg Traurig stands out for its unmatched combination of global reach, deep industry knowledge, and client-focused innovation. What makes this team unique is its ability to handle transactions of any complexity.‘

‚We particularly appreciate Peter Schorling’s ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, accessible way, allowing us to make informed decisions quickly and confidently. He is always willing to go the extra mile.‘

‚Highly coherent, with top-quality expertise from partners to juniors. Very commercial and well-versed in legal tech.‘

‚Henrik Armah is a role model for excellence and responsiveness. His commercially-minded advice stands out. He is an excellent negotiator who never misses any detail.‘

‚We had a great experience with Philipp Osteroth, who has a sharp mind.‘

‚Philipp Osteroth truly distinguishes himself as one of the most promising upcoming partners in the Corporate/M&A arena. From our very first interaction, Philipp has impressed us with his deep technical knowledge.‘

‘Unbeatable in many specialist areas, always on time and professional.’

‘Jan Hüniken combines clear communication and excellent project management with deep commercial insight, acting as a true deal‑maker who drives transactions to a successful close.’

‚A well-balanced, mid-market team, with all the resources required in addition to M&A.‘

‚Commitment, service level, speed, quality of work, attention to detail, and the project management skills of all partners and associates.‘

‚Benjamin Schwarzfischer is very competent. Rapid and professional answers.‘

‚Great team with lots of different areas of expertise, which were relevant for the deal.‘

‚Very fast and expert handling of issues and topics, with the right level of detail.‘

‚Very good availability and willingness to go the extra mile. Deep understanding of the subject matter and focus on the relevant points. No unnecessary complication of issues.‘

‚All persons entrusted with the mandate were always available to us, extremely competent, and advocated for us excellently. The cooperation was extraordinarily pleasant.‘

‘A lot of experts for each field, be it litigation, money laundering, corporate law or anything else.’

‚So hard working, easy to reach, constructive advice.‘

‚GÖRG advised and represented us in the sale of the company. All the people entrusted with the matter were approachable at all times, extremely competent, and worked exceptionally on our behalf. The collaboration was exceptionally pleasant.‘

‚Very pragmatic and solution oriented. They always put the interests of their clients first.‘

‚Experts in their field. High intellectual acumen and legal knowledge. Very pleasant to deal with on a personal level.‘

‘A good team with dedicated people.’

‘Helge-Torsten Woehlert is very knowledgeable.’

‚They quickly familiarised themselves with our case and took over as lead counsel with remarkable speed and clarity. Their legal advice was outstanding – thoughtful, strategic, and always communicated in plain language.‘

‘Always competent on any issue.‘

‘To work with Peter Christian Schmidt is a gamechanger. His strength and knowledge are outstanding.’

‚What truly sets the individuals at Heuking apart – and especially Peter Christian Schmidt and his team – is a rare combination of legal excellence, strategic clarity, and deep personal commitment.‘

‚Peter Christian Schmidt stands out not only for his technical brilliance and precision in complex transactional structuring, but for his unique ability to translate legal nuance into actionable business decisions.‘

‘Philipp Jansen is a very competent lawyer who really goes the extra mile for clients.’

‚Top-notch advice with a touch of humanity that makes working together special.‘

‘The whole team was flexible and available on short notice.’

‚Philipp Dietz works with a hands-on mentality, but remains calm and precise when necessary. His advice is reliable.‘

‚Leon Schmitter is an organised and hard-working associate, contributing valuable arguments and ideas.‘

‚The team acted proactively, with very good suggestions and a lot of specialist knowledge. It was our pleasure.‘

‘It was a great collaboration. Our contacts were always available and had quick and very good solutions.’

‘Very agile and fast team that had no problems coping with changing requirements.’

‚The outstanding Philipp Glock is calm and precise, especially when things get tense.‘

‘Availability, value for money and solution-driven approach.’

‘Lorenz Jellinghaus really cares about us as a client. He knows my business and our shareholders very well, and he always finds solutions which balance the different interests of all shareholders.’

‘Bernhard Noreisch is a very focused, balanced and relevance-oriented negotiator. In the current transaction, he was instrumental, creative and always up to date on all aspects.’

‘Lorenz Jellinghaus, Tobias Brickwedde, and Frank Hahn have one goal in common: getting the deal over the line, while securing the best terms for the client. Very responsive and to the point.’

‘Frank Hahn is the perfect mix between top-tier lawyer and rational business observer. While being able to structure complex cross-border transactions, he is also able to communicate problems in a direct but understandable way.’

‘Philipp Hoene does an unbelievably great job.’

‘The partner on our project is fully in the picture and all aspects of the company and the transaction.’

‚Having worked closely with Constanze Hachmann and Frank Hahn for several years across a range of M&A deals, I can confidently say they stand out for their combination of precision, pragmatism, and seamless collaboration.‘

‚Constanze Hachmann and Frank Hahn are not only technically outstanding lawyers but also highly responsive, proactive, and solution-oriented. They consistently anticipate potential issues before they arise.‘

‘American-style service culture paired with a German consulting approach and long-term relationship philosophy. Comparatively low staff turnover among senior consultants. Active use of software and AI tools.’

‚Joachim Modlich is highly experienced in M&A transactions. Good balance between risk management and deal orientation with a dash of pragmatism. His focus is on problem-solving rather than problem creation.‘

‚The lawyers have unique sector knowledge. They go beyond legal expertise and act as strategic business partners. They are our first choice law firm for large and complex transactions!‘

‚Carsten Flaßhoff is extremely pleasant to work with. In negotiations, he is both pragmatic and very efficient.‘

‚Reliable and competent.‘

‚Good relationship, service orientated.‘

‚Outstanding combination of skills within the team created a fast and interactive collaboration to identify needs and topics, prioritise them and get it done. Deep understanding of our needs and targets, also the given setup and capabilities to create success.‘

‚Deep understanding of the legal requirements, very good ideas to solve challenges and at all times kept a clear focus on our business needs and had the expertise to transform these needs into legal solutions which worked.‘

‘Strong expertise in all relevant M&A topics. The team has cross-border capability, leads the process well, and is solution-oriented.‘

‘Carsten Böhm is a great collaborator even with the counterparty, very client-driven, fair and practical, and proactive.‘

‘Great work overall.’

‚Broad range of subject matter experts available upon request.‘

‚Carsten Böhm has excellent M&A knowledge, and is highly committed to client’s success. He is always personally available and perfectly informed on the details.‘

‘Extremely pragmatic and well thought out advice. Always up-to-date on the latest legal developments and decisions. Grounded, no-nonsense, down-to-earth team.’

‚Martin Neuhaus is a great negotiator who you want to have by your side. The team also has good younger partners, such as Benedikt Vogt, who is great at coordinating and never loses focus.‘

‘Laurenz Tholen has a calm and empathic nature, enabling him to establish trustworthy relationships.‘

‘Laurenz Tholen handed the case very professionally, fully focusing on our needs and finding pragmatic solutions to complex problems.’

‚Harald Selzner has vast experience with superior perspective and judgement. Martin Neuhaus is also a master of the facts who does not miss any details, while Florian Döpking is hands-on and shows a great level of control.‘

‘Team around Harald Selzner has seen it all but treats each deal as unique. This combination, which is very rare in the industry, enables tailor-made solutions that create value and allow difficult deals to come to fruition.‘

‚Harald Selzner: expertise, strategic thinking, pragmatism, easy to work with.‘

‚Michael Brellochs delivers calm, quiet and well-thought-out advice. He is patient and does not use bullying tactics during negotiations, but instead convinces and explains.‘

‘Extremely good in fund structuring and venture capital; strong reputation.’

‚Jens Steinmüller has deep knowledge of tax and investment law, responsiveness, and client focus.‘

‚Markus Döllner is a hands-on advisor; his work is always top quality and on time, and he is an excellent negotiator.‘

‚Enormous experience and dedication, knows all the pitfalls, and very thorough.‘

‚Benedikt Hohaus and Verena Stenzel are both dedicated to the project, even at unusual times, always available.‘

‚This team gets everything and never yields. It is the best in the sector.‘

‚They have the ability to reflect and think forward. Philip von Braunschweig is unique. He is a weapon.‘

‚Frank Thiäner has outstanding legal knowledge and a great personality. Empathy, positive energy, creativity and presence. Very reliable concerning the results, very good negotiator with profound knowledge in his field.‘

‚Client focus and depth in understanding the business. Availability throughout the process as well as after.‘

‘Christoph Schalast and Gregor Wedell’s advice was always very helpful with high expertise.’

‘Schalast offers exceptional client service, seamless cross-practice collaboration, and a strong commitment to innovation, whether through legal tech or fostering diverse talent.’

‘The individuals are sharp, reliable, and proactive. They consistently deliver high-quality work, think commercially, and communicate clearly. What sets them apart is their combination of technical strength and client-first mindset.’

‚Their unique and client-oriented service is recommended. I’ve never had a reason to complain.‘

‚We have completed a number of M&A deals with a Schalast team led by Kristof Schnitzler. Our M&A success and closing rate with Schalast is very high as the team is very solution oriented. We highly appreciate the partnership.‘

‚We have recommended the Schalast team led by Kristof Schnitzler to many of our clients, and our clients have always been very happy with the legal service and advice, in particular in SPA negotiations.‘

‚Great work, great people.‘

‚What makes each of the individuals stand out is their outstanding expertise, combined with personal commitment, constant availability, and the determination to always achieve the best outcome for the client. In this context I would like to particularly highlight Christoph Schalast.‘

‘The firm has grown in stature and size and is now competing with the premier firms in Germany, whilst retaining its personal touch. Very strong in corporate and M&A.’

‚A special mention for Daniel Grewe, as he is a pleasure to work with.‘

‘We profited from the practice’s unique ability to really understand our needs and individual aspects and to provide tailor-made solutions. Availability, speed and quality of the work results were all above our expectations.’

‘The team we worked with, and especially Stefan Glasmacher, always quickly grasped and fully understood the specifics of the involved businesses and business models. This led to very successful results.’

‚Daniel Grewe, Jennifer Lynn Konrad, and Stefan Glasmacher provided first-class service.‘

‘Daniel Grewe and Constanze Hartmann: great reliability, and very good commercial understanding.‘

‘Daniel Grewe stands out. He is incredibly smart, personable and persuasive. My go-to lawyer in Germany for M&A deal negotiations.’

‚Daniel Grewe and Stefan Glasmacher: excellent know-how, client-oriented, and pragmatic.‘

‚The team works at an extremely high legal level, with great experience, and is very well coordinated and efficient. The interface with other departments also works flawlessly. The commitment and availability are second to none.‘

‚Martin Kolbinger is a fantastic lawyer. He radiates a tremendous sense of calm and dominates negotiations with his expertise.‘

‘Martin Gross-Langenhoff is a leading lawyer in M&A matters. He has outstanding professional competencies and profound knowledge of various M&A issues.’

‘Andreas Herr has excellent legal knowledge and provides a superb level of service. Michael Cohen is someone to watch and a next-level superstar, while Jan Friedrichson is highly competent, always calm and in control.‘

‚Martin Gross-Langenhoff and Michaela Balke are both excellent lawyers.‘

‘The team exhibits strong expertise, quick response times and outstanding collaboration. The lawyers have deep industry insight and provide pragmatic, strategic advice. I particularly value their open communication.’

‘The partners and associates are characterised by high expertise, proactive action and clear, pragmatic advice. They understand our goals and offer solutions that can actually be implemented.’

‘The team is solid, professional, and devoted to their clients. SZA handles complex, multijurisdictional M&A transactions very efficiently. The team is business-oriented and focused on practical solutions.’

‘Ernst-Albrecht von Beauvais and Daniel Mursa are highly engaged and knowledgeable lawyers.’

‘I know the Taylor Wessing team for their excellence in tech M&A transactions.’

‚Philip Cavaillès is one of the most outcome-oriented lawyers to work with.‘

‚Rare combination of pragmatism, commercial sense, thoughtful calibration of legal framework and excellence in execution.‘

‚Very pragmatic and constructive cooperation in an asset deal arising from insolvency proceeding. They always display the necessary calm and composure despite difficult legal representation on the buyer’s side.‘