Oppenhoff opens new Munich office and strengthens its Corporate/M&A platform

The team is initially based at Promenadeplatz 12 in central Munich, while a permanent flagship office in the heart of the city is currently under construction and expected to open later this year.

According to the firm, the Munich office is intended to become a fully integrated part of Oppenhoff’s national platform rather than a satellite operation, “Munich represents a logical next step for Oppenhoff. The city is one of Europe’s leading business hubs and a key location for international clients.”

High-profile team joins from Dentons and POELLATH

To launch the new office, Oppenhoff is bringing in a team of highly experienced practitioners with strong reputations in corporate law, M&A, private equity and regulatory matters.

Effective 1 May 2026, partners Dr Alexander von Bergwelt, Florian Breitreiner, Dr Michael Heim, Dr Matthias Nordmann, LL.M., Alexander Reiner, LL.M., Sandra Weyrich and Till Schwichtenberg joined the firm. Most of the team moved from the Munich office of Dentons, while Till Schwichtenberg joined from POELLATH.

The Munich launch team also includes senior associates Pablo Albrecht and Laurenz Kiefer.

Firm spokesperson Jörn Kuhn said the arrivals significantly strengthen Oppenhoff’s capabilities in corporate/M&A, private equity, venture capital, antitrust law and European state aid law.

Sector expertise across automotive, defence and technology

Dr Alexander von Bergwelt advises on corporate law, M&A transactions, joint ventures, private equity and restructurings, with particular experience in complex cross-border matters.

Florian Breitreiner advises internationally active companies in the manufacturing, transport and defence sectors. He is also recognised for his expertise in airport-related matters, advising airports, airlines and ground handling companies.

Dr Michael Heim focuses on corporate and M&A matters, particularly in the insurance, technology and financial institutions sectors.

Dr Matthias Nordmann, LL.M., is a recognised specialist in antitrust and EU state aid law. He advises on merger control, antitrust proceedings and compliance structures, including proceedings before German and European competition authorities.

Alexander Reiner, LL.M., advises on M&A, venture capital and corporate law transactions, particularly in the technology, banking, energy and life sciences sectors.

Sandra Weyrich has extensive experience advising on cross-border projects in the aviation, infrastructure and automotive supply industries.

Till Schwichtenberg focuses on national and international M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions.

Pablo Albrecht and Laurenz Kiefer further strengthen the office’s capabilities in complex transactions, restructurings, cross-border investments and distressed M&A.

This move comes at a time of sustained activity in the Munich market, particularly in the technology, industrial, defence and private equity sectors.

Sophie Stevenard