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The End of the Written Form Requirement and Implementation of Text Form for Commercial Lease Agreements

Approval of the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act by the German Bundesrat.
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Baker McKenzie advises Flipp Operations on joining forces with MEDIA Central to create the world's leading provider of drive-to-store marketing
Platform creates advanced digital merchandising network that helps brands connect with customers.
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Baker McKenzie Continues to Strengthen Global M&A Practice with Addition of Dirk Horcher in Germany
Dirk specializes in advising clients on M&A transactions, public takeovers, post-merger integrations, as well as corporate reorganizations and corporate successions. 
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Amendment to the law on works council remuneration – still a challenge
Federal Parliament unanimously approves government draft to supplement relevant provisions of the German Works Constitution Act on 28 June 2024.
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Baker McKenzie advises Trane Technologies on strategic investment in Trailer Dynamics
Trane Technologies and its brand Thermo King®, has become a strategic minority investor and cooperation partner of Trailer Dynamics.

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Overview

Our Germany lawyers work on some of the most significant matters in Europe, including German auto parts manufacturer ZF’s acquisition of Bosch Rexroth’s gearbox division and representing Steag and EVN during arbitration proceedings related to the construction of an €820 million power plant in Duisburg. We also helped German industrial company ThyssenKrupp standardize its employment contracts and transfer agreements in more than 30 countries.

With more than 200 lawyers across our Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Dusseldorf offices, we are the go-to firm for German companies, multinationals and financial institutions seeking domestic and cross-border advice in Corporate Law, M&A, Tax, Dispute Resolution, and Banking and Finance. The quality of our work is reflected in the recognition we receive within the legal community. Our Antitrust & Competition and Banking & Finance practices won the International Law Office's 2016 Client Choice Awards for their commitment to client excellence.

We are also market leaders in Employment and IT & Communications, and advise clients based in China on their investment activities in Germany. With our entrepreneurial spirit and efficient project management, we help clients overcome business and legal challenges and execute their global growth strategies.

 

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Berlin

Friedrichstraße 88/Unter den Linden
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 30 2 20 02 81 0 Fax: +49 30 2 20 02 81 199

Dusseldorf

Neuer Zollhof 2
40221 Dusseldorf
Germany
Tel: +49 211 3 11 16 0 Fax: +49 211 3 11 16 199

Frankfurt

Junghofstrasse 9
60315 Frankfurt/Main
Germany
Tel: +49 69 2 99 08 0 Fax: +49 69 2 99 08 108

Munich

Theatinerstrasse 23
80333 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49 89 5 52 38 0 Fax: +49 89 5 52 38 199

Our Germany offices work across jurisdictions, industries and practice areas to offer clients local market expertise and cross-border capabilities. We have particular expertise in Antitrust & Competition matters, such as conducting antitrust and competition audits and representing clients in dawn raids and investigations.

As one of the few law firms with a dedicated global Reorganizations practice, our M&A lawyers advise on the tax, corporate, intellectual property, employment, employee benefits, and commercial issues that arise in complex mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings.

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Baker McKenzie Advises Flipp Operations on Joining Forces with MEDIA Central to Create the World's Leading Provider of Drive-To-Store Marketing / Closing Successfully Completed on 5 November 2024
The combined platform creates an advanced digital merchandising network that helps retailers and brands connect with their customers.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Main Shareholder on Exit From Atlantic Hub
The Firm advised the main shareholder of Atlantic Hub on the sale to Digital Transformation Capital Partners (DTCP).
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Baker McKenzie advises Haron Holding S.A. on takeover delisting offer
The delisting offer enables a delisting of DFV according to the rules of the German Stock Exchange Act.
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The transaction aims to create a leading, global, multi-brand digital luxury group. 
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Baker McKenzie Advises UBE Corporation on its Acquisition of LANXESS’ Urethane Systems business
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, subject to the approval of the relevant authorities.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Haier on Completion of the Acquisition of Carrier's Commercial Refrigeration Business for an EV of USD 775 Million
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  • Director Recruiting & Professional Development

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    Claudia Trillig

    Director Recruiting & Professional Development
    • Frankfurt
    +49 69 2 99 08 483

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    Iris Meinking

    Senior Manager, Communications
    +49 69 2 99 08 322

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    Marco Eilers

    Chief Financial Officer / Chief of Staff
    • Frankfurt
    + 49 69 2 99 08 162

  • Head of Business Development, Marketing & Communications

    Toni Wienholz

    Head of Business Development, Marketing and Communications
    + 41 44 384 14 08

  • General Manager / Head of Operations

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    Constanze Schmack

    General Manager / Head of Operations
    • Frankfurt
    + 49 69 2 99 08 150

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