Best Lawyers in Germany for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Being an Senior Associate in the German Corporate/M&A team, Lukas Gauert advises national and international clients in M&A transactions, the structuring of joint ventures and on all general corporate law matters. Furthermore, he focuses his practice on advising start-ups and on venture capital financings. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Lukas Gauert worked as a paralegal and legal clerk in both the Berlin and the New York offices of Greenberg Traurig.
Andreas Lieb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andreas practices law in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Andreas Lieb since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andreas Lieb is held by other lawyers.
Alexander Hoeffler represents corporate clients and private equity firms in connection with a wide range of M&A transactions. Mr. Hoeffler has experience in counseling domestic and international clients on both the buy-side and sell-side. His practice also covers general corporate, restructuring and foreign investment control matters.
Florian Lechner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Florian practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Florian Lechner since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Florian Lechner is held by other lawyers.
Kristin Vogt-Schories is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kristin practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Vogt-Schories since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kristin Vogt-Schories is held by other lawyers.
Markus Beyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Markus practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Markus Beyer since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Markus Beyer is held by other lawyers.
Johanna Hennighausen is a lawyer at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She has been working in the corporate law practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen’s Freiburg office since 2017. Johanna Hennighausen is a specialist advising clients in M&A and company acquisitions, national and international commercial law, international business law, litigation and arbitration. Her clients include startups as well as large international companies. She speaks German, English and French.
Sophia Volk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Sophia practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Sophia Volk since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sophia Volk is held by other lawyers.
Alexander Pfefferler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Alexander practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Pfefferler since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexander Pfefferler is held by other lawyers.
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