McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP`s real estate practice operates “like clockwork” and has a strong reputation in the market for supporting project development in the commercial real estate sector. An example in this context was the advice given to long-time client SIGNA on the largest commercial real estate transaction of the year, resulting from the merger of Karstadt and Kaufhof. Clients with long-term advice include shopping centre operators as well as retail developers and asset managers. On the other hand, Jens Ortmanns` team in Düsseldorf was able to develop its remarkable entry into the traditionally closed market of Hamburg. Financial lawyer Dustin Schwerdtfeger became a partner in January 2019 and in September 2019 the team welcomed capital management expert Frank Mueller, former head of Corpus Sireo`s legal department. Maximilian Clostermeyer, lawyer, has extensive experience in portfolio transactions. “Mr. Prielipp is a very pleasant interlocutor who skillfully uses his legal advice in difficult cases and positively influences even difficult negotiations in our interest thanks to his reliable, assertive and at the same time pleasant appearance. When it comes to technical expertise, Mr.
Prielipp always feels that you are in good hands. His ability to provide practical and immediately applicable legal advice is particularly positive. This is particularly important to us. There are many legal theorists, but few manage to apply this expertise as a practical added value in practice. Mr. Prielipp succeeds him. Its communication takes place in such a way that even legal laymen quickly grasp legally complex issues and solutions can be found together. Deadlines have always been met by Mr Prielipp, documents have always been prepared and checked in an exemplary manner. “Jörg Rhiel is exceptionally good. He brings all the qualities we need: creative and robust legal risk assessment, responsive, collaborative and solution-oriented. “The Greenberg Traurig team is perfectly positioned in all necessary areas of law and is characterized by its exceptional interdisciplinary and client-focused work. This provides an easy one-stop shop for business consultants and legal procurement departments to gather information about the companies they want to hire.
“Very close partner of the client/mandate. Goes further (even beyond traditional legal issues). “Unlike other lawyers, Dr. Niemeyer has an eye for the essentials, a very good knowledge of business and operations and always suggests solution-oriented approaches. The combination with appropriate legal expertise creates added value for the client, especially in mergers and acquisitions. “The legal quality is very high, solutions are almost always found. Philipp Rulf distinguishes himself individually as an expert in the respective field of law. Rulf is available almost at all times and is also a solution-oriented mediator and negotiator. “Balanced team, covers all relevant areas of law and prepares contract negotiations in an efficient and professional manner. Close coordination with the client on the negotiation structure and the distribution of roles in the negotiation. Often offers creative solutions that facilitate negotiations for the client. “Very competent and responsive contacts, especially Christoph Lächler, who has very good legal knowledge and makes optimal use of it.” Comprehensive and well-positioned advice in all areas of M&A law (e.g. antitrust, employment law, etc.).
Fair billing behavior. Very high availability and timeliness. In addition to ongoing management consulting, the Arqis Rechtsanwälte team offers expertise at various interfaces, such as employment and insolvency law as well as dispute resolution (including D&O). The central topics are the creation and modification of the legal form of subsidiaries as well as restructuring, refinancing measures, joint ventures and executive compensation. The group relies on Japanese expert Shigeo Yamaguchi, who leads the group with Jörn-Christian Schulze, who has experience in M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The “leading international law firm” Noerr “covers all important areas of law with a high level of expertise”. The team regularly advises listed companies, large groups and family businesses at national and international level, including at the interface between corporate and capital market law.
