Matthias Bruse

Matthias Bruse

Munich, DE recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
POELLATH

37 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Arbitration and Mediation Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Private Equity Law Trusts and Succession Planning

Biography

Dr Matthias Bruse is a founding partner of POELLATH (formerly P+P Pöllath + Partners).

He has practiced corporate law since 1984 and has decades of expertise in transactions with a focus on private equity investments and family-owned businesses. In addition, he is also highly regarded for his corporate law advice, often with regard to succession issues.

Matthias is also active as arbitrator, in particular with respect to post-M&A disputes. He is frequently ranked as one of the preeminent lawyers in all his areas of expertise. Clients appreciate his always competent, pleasant and confident manner.

He graduated from Munich Law School in 1980, obtained a Dr juris degree from Bonn Law School in 1985 and a Master of Law (LLM) from the University of Miami in 1988.

He has authored numerous articles and has chaired various conferences. He is the co-founder of the Munich M&A Forum.

POELLATH

37 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English
  • German

  • Germany, German Bar Association
  • English
  • German
  • Germany, German Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Trusts and Succession Planning Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Trusts and Succession Planning Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Succession Planning, Bayern, Germany (2019)
  • Private Equity Law, Bayern, Germany (2018)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Bayern, Germany (2017)
  • Corporate Law, Bayern, Germany (2016)
  • Trusts and Succession Planning, München, Germany (2013)
  • Corporate Law, München, Germany (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany 2026 for work in:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Private Equity Law
  • Trusts and Succession Planning

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