We shed light on the potential for use and the legal framework of AI for making business decisions. We also examine the draft European AI Regulation and the requirements resulting from it for AI governance within companies.
Services
Auditing increases the reliability of your company information for all decision-makers – thereby building credibility and trust.
Business consulting that works
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Risk Advisory
Security for your business
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Digital advisory & IT consulting
Mastering digitalisation together
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Operational Advisory
Solidifying and supporting transformation
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Deal Advisory
We’ll advise you on national and international transactions
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Valuation & economic and dispute advisory
We’ll value your business fairly and realistically
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Financial Advisory
Optimising financial structures
Regardless of whether you run a business, an institution or represent a family office, top-quality tax advice is more important for success than ever. We offer...
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Tax for businesses
Because your business – national or international – deserves better tax advice.
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Tax for financial institutions
Financial services tax – for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
Legal cover for you and your company
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Employment law
Representation for businesses
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Commercial & distribution
Making purchasing and distribution legally water-tight.
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Inheritance and succession
Don’t leave the future to chance.
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Financial Services | Legal
Your Growth, Our Commitment.
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Business legal
Doing business successfully by optimally structuring companies
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Real estate law
We cover everything on the real estate sector, the hotel industry, and the law governing construction and architects, condominium ownership, and letting and renting.
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IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
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Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Your one-stop service provider focusing on M&A transactions
Sustainable transformation for your business.
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Sustainability strategy
Laying the cornerstone for sustainability.
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Sustainability management
Managing the change to sustainability.
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Sustainability reporting
Communicating sustainability performance and ensuring compliance.
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Sustainable finance
Integrating sustainability into investment decisions.
Advice and services for the mid-market in Germany
Rooted locally, connected globally.
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International business
Our country expertise
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Entering the German market
Your reliable partners.
You think in global terms of innovation and flexibility. So do we – and beyond.
Your industry is at the forefront. Together, we’ll forge ahead with new ideas.
Your industry is governed by standards and regulations. We deliver solutions.
Regulatory changes, pressure on cost management, the need to grow, and increased investments in technology and data are dominating the financial services...
Your market is growing. With our efficient strategies, you can grow with it.
Digital transformation is only one of the many challenges your industry is facing. We’ll steer you through them.
Research and development drive your industry forward. Across borders, we’re at your side.
We continue to see the German private equity market on the rise. Private equity investors currently possess substantial capital resources. Here the German...
Demands on the public sector are increasing. Our solutions are sustainable.
Your partner – even in challenging times.
Your industry demands flexibility and speed. Our clear strategy delivers both.
Your branch is defined by dynamic innovation. We’re your partners on an equal footing.
Growth and innovation are the subjects you’re interested in. Reach the goal with our smart solutions.
You’re planning new projects, restructuring and transactions We’re at your side. Personally.
Giving domestic and foreign clients legal advice when buying and selling companies and shareholdings is what we do best. We have extensive experience in this area stretching back many years, and together with our colleagues in Advisory and Tax, we offer M&A advice from a single source. We cover advisory services along the entire M&A life cycle. This means you benefit from our combination of profound legal expertise and experience with inside knowledge of the industry.
We are also there for you internationally. We are a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, and our experts from Grant Thornton Legal will also make sure that your transactions are watertight internationally.
Together, we will identify what is important to you and focus on it. We’ll network with your transaction team and thereby gain a profound understanding of your business model.
By using the newest forms of technology, we create efficient solutions and use our tried and tested tool set to process M&A projects, even under intense time constraints.
Our services
Corporate M&A
- Systematic screening of potential targets and analysis of existing business
- Transaction management
- Structuring the transaction
- Negotiating term sheets, confidentiality agreements and letters of intent
- Help with setting up an auction process
- Assistance before and during legal due diligence
- Preparation of the necessary contracts and resolutions
- Contract negotiations
- Contract management and transaction documentation
- Preparation of signing and closing
- Assistance in post-closing with creating value after the deal has been closed by leveraging synergies and setting up restructuring programmes
Distressed M&A
- Buying and selling distressed assets, non-performing loans and businesses
- Acquisition from the insolvency administrator
- Realisation of distressed assets
Public M&A
- Takeover offers
- Control and profit transfer agreements
- Squeeze-outs
- Delisting
- Advisory of management and supervisory boards
M&A advisory with expertise in the industry
Our expert knowledge in important industries allows us to estimate the challenges of M&A deals realistically, plan them effectively and support them successfully. That’s why we count on our expertise in the sectors of:
- Automotive
- Chemicals & pharmaceuticals
- Energy & natural resources
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Maritime
- Mechanical & plant engineering
- Public sector
- Private equity
- Real estate
- Retail & consumer products
- Technology/media/telecom
- Transport & logistics
- Travel/tourism/leisure
Get in touch, without any commitment.
Are you looking for comprehensive advice on mergers & acquisitions (M&A)? Contact Mathias Reif and his team of experts. They will be glad to help!
News & Insights
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Current challenges with the use of AI for the management and those charged with governance of European entities
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26 Oct 2023
News on deals
Ceramic powder manufacturer Industriekeramik Hochrhein GmbH joins Turkish family group Nurol Holding
The German subsidiary Nurol Technology Germany GmbH was comprehensively advised during the transaction by an interdisciplinary team of experts from Grant Thornton, drawn from the fields of financial advisory, tax and legal.
Legal
Securing M&A transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The MAC clause can help to bring a fair balance between the interests of parties.
Our awards
We’re proud of the awards we’ve won. And we’re just as happy that our clients give us top ratings! We’re working hard to keep it that way. And that’s a promise!
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