Excellent legal advice
We are one of the most sought-after corporate law firms in Germany. For this trust in the quality of our advice and the successful development of our corporate practice, we were again awarded “Law Firm of the Year for Corporate” in 2021 by the recognised industry magazine JUVE.
Allianz Group
Advising on global reorganisation of Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) and their financing
Bayer
Advising on the divestment of Bayer’s global digital farming business as a condition for the acquisition of Monsanto
BEFESA
Advising Luxembourg-based BEFESA S.A., listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, on the acquisition of the US company American Zinc Recycling Corp. and a capital increase to finance the acquisition
CECONOMY
Advising on agreement with Convergenta to simplify MediaMarktSaturn's corporate structure, including capital increase against contribution in kind and issuance of convertible bonds as well as on shareholder disputes
comdirect bank/Commerzbank
Advising comdirect bank AG comprehensively in the context of the merger announced by Commerzbank AG of the direct bank with Commerzbank by absorption (known as a squeeze-out under the law on corporate conversions) in a virtual general meeting
Daimler
Advising on the investment in the global ride-hailing joint-venture Taxify
Deutsche Börse
Advising the Supervisory Board in connection with insider trading allegations against the former Chairman of the Executive Board
Deutsche Finanzagentur
Advising the agency representing the German government on the financial markets on a stabilisation package for TUI AG through the federal Economic Stabilisation Fund
Deutsche Telekom
Advising on the establishment of a joint venture to build and operate four million fiber-optic lines as well as on a joint venture agreement on an investment in fibre infrastructure with EWE AG
Generali
Advising on reorganisation in connection with the sale of the German life insurance business to Viridium Group
HelloFresh
Advising on capital increase, conversion into an SE, preparing for the IPO and general meetings
Kering
Advising on the reduction of its shareholding in PUMA S.E. by way of a cross-border dividend in kind and on the sale of further PUMA shares by way of an accelerated bookbuilding procedure
KPS Capital Partners
Advising on the acquisition of the aluminium rolling business of Norsk Hydro in a carve-out transaction
Omnicom
Advising on the creation of the global new “Team X” division
Panasonic
Advising on the carve-out and sale of the Vossloh-Schwabe Group in a bidding process to the financial investor Fidelium Partners
RIB Software
Advising on IPO, various capital increases, takeover bid by French Schneider Electric SE and subsequent squeeze-out under stock corporation law
Rocket Internet
Ongoing advice on stock corporation and capital markets law, including conversion into an SE, general meetings and several complex reorganisations/conversions within the group
Schwarz Group
Advising on the acquisition of waste management and recycling assets in a carve-out transaction from SUEZ
Scout24
Sale of AutoScout24 in a carve-out transaction to Hellman & Friedman; structuring as well as implementation of new group-wide long-term incentive plan for all executives of the Scout24 Group
TAG Immobilien
Ongoing advice on stock corporation and capital markets law, including general meetings, squeeze-outs and concluding intercompany agreements plus, several equity and debt issues
What others say about us

Law firm of the Year for Corporate 2021, JUVE Awards
“A pillar among domestic German firms, with an excellent international outreach, Noerr continues its success streak spanning several years. Trusted by international investors and domestic giants alike, the firm boasts an impressive clientele of high-profile international and German companies alike.
“They are definitely top level. Their skill, knowledge, responsiveness and personality of lawyers are above all others on their level. A very professional firm with exceptional quality.“

Law Firm of the Year 2020, Chambers Europe Awards
“Absolutely recommended for structuring, designing and implementing complex transactions.”
Client in Legal 500, 2021
“Extremely service oriented and deep understanding, not only of legal issues but also of capital market interrelationships.”
Client in Legal 500, 2021
“A real asset of the firm is its experience in international transactions, which is achieved thanks to a good network of international partner law firms.”
JUVE, 2019
“Noerr’s corporate law practice ‘combines legal excellence with a pragmatic (...) approach’.”
Client in Legal 500, 2019
“In addition to outstanding expertise and detailed knowledge as well as well-founded and targeted advice, especially in the procedures and dealings with supervisory authorities, Noerr is characterized by an extraordinarily in-depth analysis and the development of comprehensive but at the same time pragmatic solutions. Excellent contacts in relevant units.”
Client in Legal 500, 2021
“Do an amazing job. Very high input.”
Client in Legal 500, 2021
“Excellent legal knowledge in liability and corporate law, assertive, fast and solution-oriented.”
Client in Legal 500, 2021
“... they are always professional and the lawyers are highly qualified with a very large wealth of experience.”
Client in Chambers, 2021