Track record: The firm advised PTC, a global technology company specializing in augmented reality, on the acquisition of Ioxp a spinoff from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. The firm also assisted Alasco, a startup offering digital financial management solutions for construction and real estate projects on Series-A financing round of €7.5 million.

Team & differentiation: The M&A practice is composed of 70 professionals, including 20 partners and 30 associates with branches in Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. The department is recognized for the high expertise of its professionals, particularly in automotive, life sciences, pharma, insurance and tech. The team is also known for its expertise in distressed M&A, advising at all stages.

Track record: Providing consulting services on issues relating to cross-border acquisition and sale of companies in France and Germany, the law firm is an expert in international merger & acquisition matters and offers consulting services in German, French and English. They have assisted in a multitude of buyouts for companies in the food industry, luxury retail, and automotive industries such as the Alizé Group, an online retail service and API Restauration, a collective restauration company.

Team & differentiation: Handling $20- million deals, the M&A practice consists of three partners and five collaborators. Their expertise is based on a service approach for not only German and French cases, but also the translation of legal documents and related services. The firm has a profound insight on both country’s legal cultures.