Lindenpartners is renowned for handling complex commercial law matters with a particular focus on corporate issues as well as litigation. The firm, led by co-managing partners Thomas Asmus and Lars Röh, offers deep expertise in regulatory issues, particularly banking supervisory and data protection law, and regularly advises clients on transactions including M&A, real estate, joint ventures and venture capital deals. Lindenpartners also maintains strong relationships with public institutions, government bodies, banks, financial service providers, corporations, and FinTechs in Germany and abroad. Asmus brings extensive expertise to matters regarding capital markets, public law and M&A, while Röh is particularly recognised for advising banks, financial service providers and associations on the implementation of sustainable finance regulations and other ESG issues.
Berlin in Germany
Lindenpartners
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Tobias de Raet; Alexander von Rummel
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‘The practice indeed works as a team. The partners involved are not trying to enhance their business area, but to achieve best possible results. This means including everyone helpful without hesitance and working as a team with the client and also third-party advisors.’
‚They are willing to openly discuss problems from any perspective and adjust their work to the overall strategy. I highly appreciate the openness we share to achieve the best outcome possible.’
Kernmandanten
CAPELLA Real Estate GmbH
Urban Sports GmbH
Join Capital
Berliner Volksbank
Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
LIQID Investment GmbH
Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken e.V.
Berlinovo Immobilien Gesellschaft mbH
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband (DSGV)
4flow AG
Raisin GmbH
Unzer GmbH
TESOBE GmbH
Holvi Payment Services Oy
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- Advised Urban Sports Club on sale to Wellhub from the US.
- Advising the CAPELLA Group on M&A transactions and ongoing corporate law issues.
- Advised Unzer GmbH with the help of an AI tool being developed and deployed by Lindenpartners regarding the adaption of DORA related IT contracts in a legally compliant manner.
Raue
With roots in Berlin, commercial law firm Raue is recognised for their counsel in real estate, art and culture, infrastructure and the digital economy. The team advises start-ups, German and foreign companies as well as financial investors on issues relating to employment, real estate, IP and IT, antitrust, corporate law, M&A, privacy, compliance, tax and public procurement law. The practice is particularly active in government-regulated sectors such as energy, healthcare, media and telecommunications, private equity and venture capital, transport and policy-related legal advice. Founding partner Peter Raue has particular experience in art and copyright law, publishing and press law and restitution law. Managing partner Markus Plesser who leads the team holds a wealth of knowledge of intellectual property law and information technology law.
Praxisleiter:
Markus Plesser
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Peter Raue; Christian von Hammerstein; Katharina Wodarz; Andreas Nelle; Jörg Jaecks; Bernhard Koch; Wolfram Hertel; Kornelius Kleinlein; Michael Bergmann; Bettina Tugendreich; Hans Heller; Anna-Sophie Hollenders; Bernd Beckmann
Kernmandanten
Sonic Healthcare Germany
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) AöR
Lichtblick SE
Axel Springer SE
DRK-Kliniken
Earlybird Venture Capital
GEMA
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin Senate Department for Urban Mobility, Transport, Climate Action and the Environment/ Brandenburg Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Planning.
Bundeskanzleramt (Federal Chancellery of Germany)
KRW Schindler Investments NoFraport AG
media authority Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb)
Skinuvita YesTegel Projekt GmbH
GASAG AG
Mercedes Benz Group
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Bietmann Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartmbB
Bietmann Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater PartmbB is a full service firm with particular strength in employment, corporate, tax, white-collar crime and public law. The firm, co-led by Rolf Bietmann, Andreas Bietmann and Axel Woeller, has expanded its breadth with the addition of dedicated practices in environmental and energy law, as well as customs and excise duties. Founding partner Rolf Bietmann advises and represents global clients across the full spectrum of labor law and is frequently called upon to act as lead negotiator for employers in collective bargaining matters. Managing partner Andreas Bietmann is recognised for their extensive experience in employment and tax law, with a strong focus on corporate restructuring and executive advisory work. Heading the firm’s Berlin office, Axel Woeller offers a combination of expertise in both employment and inheritance law.
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‘The Bietmann law firm has a broad range of expertise. We have always been provided with competent contacts for our matters. Internal coordination between the firm’s individual departments runs smoothly. Collaboration is always prompt and straightforward.’
‘We regularly work with Axel Woeller on employment law, who is an excellent expert in this field. Their advice has always been very solution-oriented, precise and convincing, ultimately leading to success time and time again. Such service is rare. The collaboration is always straightforward and prompt.‘
Kernmandanten
Firmengruppe Max Bögl
Remondis GmbH & Co. KG
Daldrup und Söhne AG
Papstar Gruppe
Circus Roncalli Unternehmensgruppe
Compass Group Deutschland GmbH
GVV Kommunalversicherung VVaG
SE Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG
Transdev Deutschland
Dehoga Rheinland Pfalz
Residenz Heinz Winkler GmbH
Bad Honnef AG
Mühle Rühningen Stedan Engelke GmbH
LifeLink Medical GmbH
Handwerkskammer zu Köln
Sozialdienst katholischer Männer (SKM)
Diakonie Michaelshoven
Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb NRW
Stadtwerke Neuss
Vogtmann-Herold + Co. GmbH
Friedrich W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG
Caritasverband der Stadt Köln e.V.
AXA Konzern AG
ManPowerGroup
Diakonische Altenhilfe Wuppertal gGmbH
CitySAfes Deutschland GmbH
Bode – die Tür GmbH
pharma mall Gesellschaft für Electronic Commerce GmbH
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- Advised GVV Kommunalversicherung VVaG, a Cologne-based municipal insurance association, in liability cases involving its insurance customers, particularly hospitals and hospital practitioners in cases of medical malpractice.
- Advising Prof. Dr. Schmitz, owner of the Weser Laboratory Center, on the billing of 3.8 million corona tests to the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians of Westphalia-Lippe and to the operators of the test centers, in particular the Mühlenkreiskliniken in Minden Lübbecke.
- Defence of the client, Dr. Markus Braum (Wirecard), in the context of the largest economic criminal proceedings of the post-war period.
Lambsdorff Rechtsanwälte
Lambsdorff Rechtsanwälte is widely recognised for its expertise in corporate law, real estate law, information technology, intellectual property, and commercial agreements. Stephan Albrecht specialises in cross-border real estate transactions and multi-stage real estate financing, while Konstantin Graf Lambsdorff brings strong experience advising companies and investors on M&A and venture capital matters. The Venture Capital team is led by Pablo Rüdiger de Erice, who works alongside Christian Stuhlmann and Louis Meyer. Tobias Runge heads the Commercial Agreements practice, while Bardia Kian is the firms key contact for IT, AI and technology-related matters.
Praxisleiter:
Stephan Albrecht; Konstantin Graf Lambsdorff; Pablo Rüdiger de Erice; Tobias Runge; Christan Stuhlmann; Bardia Kian; Louis Meyer
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‘The entire team is very professional, hands on and friendly. They provide solutions that are based on a thorough legal review and at the same time are pragmatic.‘
‘Always available. Excellent legal and commercial advice without getting lost in legal details. The actual needs of the client are taken into account, very transparent about how long a task will take, highly recommend working with Caroline on any real estate matter and Lena for any IP or commercial advice. Top-notch law firm.’
‘The team explores new and unconventional ways while having a very hands-on approach.’
‘Stephan Albrecht is a legal mastermind, innovative and very experienced.‘
‘Lambsdorff has provided great advice and value-add from the very start of our business throughout a variety of venture capital rounds and other corporate matters. Their guidance was always to the point, precise and fairly priced. Highly recommended.‘
‘Pablo Rüdiger de Eric is a strong communicator and VC-expert who understands clients’ needs and gives clear and precise answers to our legal questions. Always ready to go the extra mile.’
‘The work provided by the law firm was characterised by a high level of professionalism, maximum helpfulness and quick availability of a contact person. The work was always completed conscientiously and thoroughly. Basically, the service provided by this law firm is what you would expect from a German legal service provider, maximum trustworthiness and the highest level of reliability.’
‘As part of an international M&A project involving the acquisition of a German high-tech start-up by a US-listed company, Christian Stuhlmann represented us as the German start-up. From the outset, this was a very trusting and consistently satisfactory collaboration at the highest level. As technicians and engineers, we would definitely not have been able to complete this company sale process so successfully without the help of Stuhlmann and their team at Lambsdorff. We are therefore extremely grateful to them.’
Kernmandanten
Infrawave GmbH
CTP Deutschland BV
Avalis Group
3PM Services GmbH
Deutsche Investment Kapitalverwaltung AG
F4 GmbH
Buena GmbH
nexenio GmbH
Cushman & Wakefield LLP
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Hexal AG
BRANICKS Group AG
Signature Capital Group
COLCAP GmbH
Mondu GmbH
Immowert Group
Dance GmbH
Rocycle (Cycle concepts Holding B.V.)
Reform Furniture Germany GmbH
Penumbra Europe GmbH
Sirius Real Estate
Takeda Pharma
Longbridge Group
SoundCloud Ltd.
Brompton Bicycle Ltd.
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LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB
LUTZ | ABEL RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB is particularly strong in employment law, IP and media law, IT and data protection (including dispute resolution), as well as construction and real estate law. Procurement law is another key focus of the Berlin office, especially in the context of IT and digitalisation projects. The team regularly advises start-ups, medium-sized companies and investors across multiple practice areas, often working closely with the Venture Capital group. Cornelius Renner brings extensive expertise to intellectual property, information technology, media and data protection law matters. Employment lawyer Claudia Knuth has a strong focus on future-of-work and AI topics.
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‚Always friendly, competent, prompt communication and advice.‘
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- Advised AXA in an employment law dispute. The case concerns a multi-layered conflict situation with a senior employee and sensitive handling of whistleblowing issues.
- Advised STRABAG AG in the strategic introduction and implementation of labour and data protection regulations, negotiations with the works council and support in new work initiatives.
- Provided advice to Midea Europe GmbH on individual and collective labour law issues. The team assists the company in setting up a works council, resolving labour law disputes and introducing new variable working time and remuneration structures. In addition, the team represents Midea Europe in commercial, anti trust and data protection matters.
orka
Commercial law firm orka advises clients on construction law, real estate law and regulatory matters, with the Berlin office being particularly well versed in matters regarding climate change, ESG, renewable energy and rail transport. The practice is jointly led by Anselm Grün who brings a wealth of knowledge on regulated transport markets, and Kai-Michael König who specialises in M&A and corporate law, with a particular emphasis on directors’ and officers’ liability.
Praxisleiter:
Anselm Grün; Kai-Michael König
Kernmandanten
Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport
GEA Group AG
Infoniqa Holding GmbH
National Express Rail GmbH
Outokumpu
Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen e.V, SBB Cargo Deutschland GmbH, ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH (Captrain Deutschland-Gruppe)
Privatmolkerei Bauer GmbH & Co. KG
Entwickler von Photovoltaik-Freiflächenanlagen
Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH
E.ON
Schleich GmbH
Siemens Healthineers AG
VDM Metals
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von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB delivers comprehensive counsel pertaining to banking, finance and capital markets, corporate law, M&A, intellectual property, real estate, IT as well as healthcare and life sciences. Holger Alt advises clients on matters regarding intellectual property including trade marks and designs, and is experienced in developing contractual licensing and distribution models. Ulrich Block is noted for his experience with corporate law and M&A transactions, while Anselm Brandi-Dohrn brings expertise in patent and trade mark licensing, competition, IT and public procurement.
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‘Ulrich Block is a very experienced, thoughtful lawyer. We have had very positive experiences with them in the area of corporate law.’
‘Their ability to develop and articulate compelling legal arguments, combined with their tireless attention to detail, consistently leads to outstanding results. Collaboration with them is always collegial and marked by their extensive breadth of knowledge.’
‘Dedication, promptness, concision and ability to efficiently handle multiple overlapping activities of client’s worldwide trade mark portfolio make von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte an excellent and recommendable choice for a legal advisor for trade mark related matters.’
‘Dedication, professionalism, impeccable legal knowledge and ample experience in handling various often very complex trade mark matters make Holger Alt stand out. Also, their colleagues from the paralegal department provide excellent and reliable service that is often beyond being service of paralegals.’
Kernmandanten
3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Acino Group (Switzerland)
Actylis
ASB Global (Horst Babinsky)
Bavarian-Nordic GmbH
Betterguards GmbH
Biotech-Start-Up
BioXXmed AG
Bürozentrum Parkstadt München-Schwabing KG
C.H. Beck Verlag
Canto GmbH
CellAct Pharma GmbH
Claris International (vormals Filemaker International)
Comtrade Group (Internet Group d.o.o.)
CosmosDirect Group
Deutsche Bausparkasse AG
df-mp Dörries Frank-Molnia & Pohlman Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
Dialog Lebensversicherung AG
Entourage GmbH
Envivas Krankenversicherung AG
ePlus Technology inc.
EURAMCO Holding GmbH
EURAMCO-Gruppe
EVER Neuro Pharma GmbH (AT); EVER Pharma GmbH (DE); EVER Valinject GmbH (DE)
Fuba Automotive Electronics GmbH
Generali Deutschland AG / Generali Deutschland Krankenversicherung AG
Gilead Sciences GmbH
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC
Go Mula GmbH
Good Look GmbH
IDG Communications Media AG (and German affiliates)
KanAm Group
Kleenoil AG
Lässig GmbH
LEO Pharma GmbH
Lipotype GmbH
Lumenis Be Ltd.
Madaus & Lauscher GmbH
Maskawaan Group, Hongkong
National Instruments Group
Nekonal S.a.r.l. (Lux)
Nextpharma Group
Optimal Systems Group (KYOCERA-Group)
Rigix GmbH
Sanochemia Pharmazeutika AG
Sanochemia Pharmazeutika GmbH
Sedana Medical AB (pub)
Spin Digital Labs GmbH (8k-Videotechnologie)
The Post Republic GmbH
TikTok Technology Limited
Tillotts Pharma AG (Switzerland), Tillotts Group
US Medical Technology Group of Companies
Ventiv Technology Group International Ltd.
VORN eG – The Berlin Fashion Hub
X Internet Unlimited Company
Yahoo EMEA Limited und Yahoo Germany GmbH (formerly Verizon, AOL)
ZEDAS GmbH
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- Advised and represented TikTok in litigation regarding content published on their German language platform.
- Advised a German Private Equity Fund with managed assets of EUR 3 billion, with respect to various issues in connection with the liquidation of fund entities.
- Advised project developer in the energy sector with respect to the establishment of joint ventures for a solar park in Southern Germany and a hydrogen plant in Southern Germany.
HYAZINTH
HYAZINTH guide their clients through matters regarding commercial law, contract law, technology and data protection law, asset management, transactions and litigation. Michael Kummermehr is recognised for their experience with technology law, intellectual property and complex litigation. Frederike Kollmar brings expertise in competition law, cyber resilience and e-commerce, while Nadja Fleischmann is recognised for his work in complex commercial litigation, project development and real estate transactions.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Kummermehr; Frederike Kollmar; Nadja Fleischmann; Holger Adam; Eckhard Bremer
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‘Michael Kummermehr is always on top of a lot of topics and super responsive, pragmatic as well as hands on. That’s crucial for having a great law firm as partner.’
‘We’ve worked with the entire team for over five years and have always experienced fast, professional, and reliable support. What makes this practice unique is their combination of legal expertise, business understanding, and genuinely friendly, approachable service across all roles, not just the lawyers.‘
‚They stand out for their consistency, responsiveness, and ability to tailor advice to our specific needs. The team’s collaborative approach makes working with them efficient and smooth. They feel like true partners, not just service providers.’
Kernmandanten
Doctolib Germany GmbH
Adina Apartment Hotels
LiveEO GmbH
Zalando SE
momox SE
Smh GmbH (Ideawise)
Maddox Pharma Swiss GmbH
Magnolia GmbH
Berlin Coding Company (CKM Group)
A Color Bright GmbH
Acid21 GmbH
Diconfa GmbH
Blackbird Berlin
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Jakoby Rechtsanwälte
Commercial law firm Jakoby Rechtsanwälte provides expertise in the areas of construction and real estate, public procurement law and information technology law. The team is particularly recognised for their experience with compliance with public procurement law, review procedures and the preparation of tenders. The Berlin office is jointly managed by real estate law expert and notary public Markus Jakoby and Lotte Herwig a specialist in real estate and public procurement law.
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‘What makes this practice unique is the driving force of its leader Markus Jacoby who is fully dedicated to best serve their clients.‘
‘Since I first started dealing with Markus Jacoby, I have been very impressed by their professionalism, dedication and ability to always find solutions to complicated issues.’
‘With three dedicated attorneys specialising in construction/public building law, public procurement, subsidy & grants law and general commercial matters, the practice provides full life‑cycle support for publicly funded projects and services.‘
‚End‑to‑end support in public procurement (tender strategy, drafting, negotiations, review procedures). Representation in subsidy‑law and administrative disputes, including defence of funding notices. Integrated advice on construction contracts and related commercial issues, ensuring that public‑law requirements align with project delivery realities.‘
‚While larger firms may field bigger teams, few combine specialist public‑law expertise with an in‑depth understanding of the operational realities of delegated public‑service providers. This blend of legal precision, responsiveness and sector knowledge sets the practice apart in the market.‘
‚Lotte Herwig’s combination of responsiveness, technical excellence and approachable communication consistently delivers successful tender outcomes and mitigates disputes before they escalate, qualities we have not experienced to the same extent with competitors.’
‘Very pleasant, long-standing, competent & solution-orientated cooperation.’
‘Lotte Herwig delivers outstanding expertise, flexibility and communication.’
Kernmandanten
RuT gGmbH
BRAWO RE Projekt Holding Berlin GmbH
BRAWO RE Development Berlin GmbH
4 Chome GmbH
IBYKUS AG für Informationstechnologie
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WALDENBERGER RECHTSANWÄLTE
WALDENBERGER RECHTSANWÄLTE delivers expertise in corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, competition law, and media law. With expertise in these areas, founding partner Arthur Waldenberger heads the Berlin-based firm and regularly impresses with their experience in corporate and commercial law. The practice advises medium-sized companies, associations such as trade associations and research institutions, as well as high-net-worth individuals.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christian Peitzner-Lloret