Media Mentions
2011
"Germany: Temporary working contract in case of a previous employment"
Initiativbanking aktuell, May 2011
Sandra Urban-Crell comments a decision of the German Federal Labour Court that provides a temporary working contract in case of a previous employment with the same employer.
Sandra Urban-Crell, Employment - Germany, Germany, Labor & Employment
"Germany: Prevent malpractice of temporary employment"
Impulse, April 2011
Volker Teigelkötter said that the new bill to prevent malpractice of temporary employment will not offer a full protection to persons affected. It will be the court who will respond effectively to cases of malpractice. The pressure to economise makes companies inventive.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employment - Germany, Germany, Labor & Employment
"Legal advisors of Humana"
Juve online, March 8, 2011
McDermott Will and Emery was mentioned as legal advisor of Humana in the merger with Nordmilch. The joint venture operates now under the name of DMK Deutsches Milchkontor.
Thomas Ammermann, Gudrun Germakowski, Uwe Goetker, Daniel Klein, Christian Neumann, Norbert Schulte, Volker Teigelkötter, Sebastian von Lossow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Employee Benefits, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Real Estate - Germany
“Where Subsidies Turn into Liabilities”
Law360, March 8, 2011
Martina Maier and Philipp Werner discuss the ramifications of the unique EU rules which hold that if a company has received “State aid” without prior European Commission approval, the Commission will order that State to recover the so-called “illegal aid.” This raises major concerns for companies seeking to acquire shares or assets of a business that is located in Europe and may be deemed to have received “illegal aid.” To avoid liability for possible imposition of aid repayment, investors and acquirers should identify any red flags in the legal due diligence, correctly assess the risk and adjust financial stakes accordingly.
Martina Maier, Philipp Werner, EU Regulatory, Germany
"Bonus payments in Germany"
Wirtschaftswoche, March 5, 2011
Sandra Urban-Crell was interviewed concerning the annual goal-setting of bonus payments in Germany.
Sandra Urban-Crell, Employment - Germany, Germany
"Double function as consultant and member of the supervisory board"
Börsen-Zeitung, March 2, 2011
Robert Manger comments a recent decision of the higher regional court of Frankfurt in relation to consulting contracts awarded to members of the supervisory board of a stock corporation. He said the double function as consultant and member of the supervisory board is well regulated in the German Stock Corporation Act.
, Capital Markets - Germany, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany
"Legal advisor of Rogers Corporation"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, March 2011
McDermott Will and Emery was mentioned as legal advisor of Rogers Corporation in the acquisition of Curamik Electronics GmbH, a manufacturer of power electronic substrate products headquartered in Germany for €116 million. The McDermott team was led by Konstantin Günther and Robert Manger.
Thomas Ammermann, Peter Bauschatz, Paul Melot de Beauregard, Michael L. Boykins, David A. Cifrino PC, Konstantin Günther, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Finance & Banking, Germany, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Tax, Tax - Germany
"Compliance and liability in mid-sized companies" Initiativbanking, Issue 2/2011
Uwe Goetker was interviewed concerning compliance in mid-sized companies and liability risks of the management board.
Uwe Goetker, Compliance - Germany, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring & Insolvency, Restructuring & Insolvency - Germany
"Employment market for lawyers in 2011"
Audimax, January, 2011
Robert Manger comments on the expected situation in the employment market for lawyers for 2011.
, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany
2010
"Decision of the European Court of Justice concerning e-commerce"
Financial Times Deutschland, December, 7, 2010
Boris Uphoff is quoted referring to the dispute, wether internet presence comes with the risk of foreign litigation if firms provide their services to international consumers.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP Litigation
"Proper Management of fund assets"
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, October, 15, 2010
Jens Ortmanns comments on proper management of fund assets by a depositary bank in case of a business transaction. As it is necessary to have industry-specific knowledge and also sufficient capacities for an efficient liquidation are required, custodian banks should be supported by an external consultant.
Jens Ortmanns, Capital Markets - Germany, Corporate, Germany, M&A - Germany
"Advantage for foreign pharmacies on the German market"
Financial Times Deutschland, September 21, 2010
Stephan Rau comments on the German regulations of price maintenance and the ongoing competitive advantage for foreign pharmacies, as compared to German pharmacies, on the German market.
"Expansion of McDermott's Health and Life-Science Practice in Munich"
Juve online, September 9, 2010
Brief message concerning the expansion of McDermott's Health and Life-Science Practice in Munich. Jana Grieb is expected to join the Firm in December as a counsel.
"Sarrazin" affair
Welt am Sonntag, September 5, 2010
Paul Melot de Beauregard comments on the "Sarrazin" affair, in particular regarding the difficulties in regulations on termination of employment.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
"Changes in the German legislation"
Financial Times Deutschland, August 25, 2010
Dirk Pohl is quoted in an article dealing with changes in the German legislation. He emphasises the increasingly limited leeway of the legislator regarding the retroactive taxation.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
"McDermott as legal adviser of CUTV GmbH"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, September, 2010
Ralf Weisser, Peter Bauschatz and Carsten Böhm are named in a press release about capital and financial measures of a German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland. McDermott is the legal adviser of a media associate company CUTV, which sold its shares in Premium Media Solutions to Sky Deutschland.
Peter Bauschatz, Carsten Boehm, Ralf Weisser, Corporate - Germany, Germany, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Tax - Germany
"Changes in collective labour agreements"
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, July 21, 2010
Paul Melot de Beauregard comments the changes in collective labour agreements with regard to transfer of operations.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
"Rights of applicants in the case of a rejection"
Newsletter "Initiativbanking aktuell", July 2010
Volker Teigelkötter comments the information rights of applicants in the case of a rejection.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
"Age-dependent indemnity"
Newsletter Inititativbanking aktuell, May 2010
Volker Teigelkötter comments the question wether age-dependent indemnity is a form of discrimantion in the job. The German Federal Labour Court (BAG) does not see a refusal of a compensation payment as an immediate disadvantage.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
2009
"Penalty of kickbacks"
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, September 23, 2009
Stephan Rau comments the penalty of kickbacks. They are rarely punishable, but clearly interdicted according to §31 of the "Landesberufsordnungen der Ärzte".
"Legal advisors to RTL"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, August 2009
Wolfgang von Frentz und Christian Masch were mentioned als legal advisors to RTL concerning a decision of the Federal Court of Justice, strenghtens the position of broadcasting statons against private internet service providers.
Christian Masch, Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Germany, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Konstantin Günther was quoted in Handelsblatt on July 13 as the legal advisor of Honeywell International Inc. on the acquisition of the RMG Group.
Konstantin Günther, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany
Peter Bauschatz, Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Christian von Sydow and Ralf Weisser were mentioned in Legal Success, the special law edition from Handelsblatt, as leaders in their field in Germany. Photos of the group were printed on the front page cover. This list of attorneys was determined by "Best Lawyers."
Peter Bauschatz, Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Corporate - Germany, Germany, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Tax - Germany
Christian von Sydow, Anja Kiewitt and Andrea Schwimmbeck were mentioned in the June 2009 issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt as legal advisors of Clinical data in a deal announcement about the acquisition of Cogenics, before part of Clinical data, by Beckman Coulter.
Anja Kiewitt, Andrea Schwimmbeck, Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany
2008
"Legal advisor to Telerik AD"
ACQ Finance Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 7, 2008
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned as legal advisor to Telerik AD regarding the acquisition of Vanatec GmbH. Chrisitan von Sydow was also mentioned in the Magazine's end of year review.
Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
"Legal advisor of Lloyd's"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, December 2008
Boris Uphoff was mentioned as legal advisor of Lloyd's in litigation against Woolworths.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
"Legal advisor to Tomorrow Focus"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, November 2008
Christian von Sydow was mentioned as legal advisor of Tomorrow Focus.
Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
"Cross-Border-Leasing"
Börsen-Zeitung, November 5, 2008
Interview with Dirk Pohl concerning the risks for communities from Cross-Border-Leasing.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
"Indemnification of US-investors"
Wirtschaftswoche, October 27, 2008
Dirk Pohl is quoted in this article regarding claims for indemnification of US-investors as a possible consequence of the financial crisis.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
"Comparative analysis of structural model in health care reform"
Hessisches Ärzteblatt, July 2008
Stephan Rau is quoted regarding a comparative analysis of structural model in health care reform 2004 and 2005.
Norbert Schulte was quoted in the April 2008 Special Report Germany of Thomson International Financing Report regarding the real estate market in Germany. "Germany is a conservative market for financial development and always has been, as shown by the lack of an ABS market and the slow development of the REIT market," Mr. Schulte said. He continued, "But the development of a derivatives market is dependent on a number of REIT flotations as there is a need of more comprehensive and frequent data about the performance of the real estate market then an index that is published once a year."
Norbert Schulte, Corporate - Germany, Germany, Real Estate - Germany
2007
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the Number 4 issue of Initiativbanking regarding employee involvement as part of annual salary.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Germany, Labor & Employment
Dirk Pohl was quoted in the August issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding the announcement of the new partner Peter Bauschatz.
Paul Melot de Beauregard was interviewed August 6 live on NRW.TV regarding the strike of the engine drivers in Germany.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Germany, Labor & Employment
Konstantin Günther was mentioned in the August issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding the advise of A-Tec/Mirko Kovats in connection with the acquisition od Cumerio and Affinerie shares.
Konstantin Günther, Corporate, Germany
Uwe Goetker, Norbert Schulte, Rick Mitchell, Dirk Pohl and Volker Teigelkotter were mentioned in the July 11 issue of Börsenzeitung regarding the representation of Dr. Alfred Schefenacker, owner of the Schefenacker Group, in connection with the Group's comprehensive financial and operational restructuring.
Uwe Goetker, Richard Mitchell, Dirk Pohl, Norbert Schulte, Volker Teigelkötter, Corporate, Employee Benefits, Germany, London, Tax
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the July 11 issue of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung regarding the enjoining of a strike.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Germany, Labor & Employment
Gudrun Germakowski was quoted in the July 9 issue of Wirtschaftswoche regarding the ongoing use of a company car after a dismissal.
Gudrun Germakowski, Employee Benefits, Germany, Labor & Employment
McDermott´s Düsseldorf office was listed in the June issue of Immobilienzeitung as one of the top law firms for Real Estate in Germany.
McDermott was mentioned in Summer 2007 issue of Staufenbiel Jura regarding the practice areas of German’s most renowned law firms.
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the 25 April issue of Handelsblatt regarding being the legal advisor of DSS in an article about its success in the patent litigation and the possible appeal against the judgement through EZB which doubts the competency of the EuGH.
Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Paul Melot de Beauregard had been interviewed in the 23 April issue of Wirtschaftswoche regarding the antidiscrimination law and its impact for executives.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
McDermott was mentioned in the April 2007 issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding the strategic alliance with MWE Law Offices in Shanghai, China.
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in March issue of Hochschulanzeiger regarding the inadequate job protection in new established companies.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Germany
Volker Teigelkötter was quoted several times in the February issue of Capital in an article about legal issues regarding bonus for managers as part of their salary.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Stephan Rau was mentioned in the 8 January issue of The Lawyer starting as a new partner in the Munich Healthcare Department.
2006
Robert Manger is quoted in the November 30 issue of Handelsblatt and Wirtschaftswoche regarding the sale of the company Duales System Deutschland.
, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany
McDermott is listed in the November 24 issue of Handelsblatt as one of the top 50 law firms (source Juve Handbook 2006/2007).
McDermott is ranked in the November 24 issue of Handelsblatt as number 29 of 50 law firms regarding press work in an article discussing a survey about the public relations work of law firms in Germany.
Paul Melot de Beauregard was interviewed in the October 16 issue of Wirtschaftswoche regarding the impact of the new German Equal Treatment Act.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Wolfgang von Frentz was recognized in the September issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt in its "40 under 40" feature about young lawyers with a special power of character, which might be the reason why and how they are going to conquer the law market.
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
McDermott was mentioned in the September issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding recruitment of the best young professionals. McDermott is listed in chart with number of planned hiring in 2006 compared to hiring in 2005.
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the June 19 issue of Wirtschaftswoche regarding the legal background of company secrets.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Boris Uphoff was quoted in the August edition of IP Law & Business on ambush marketing specific to the FIFA World Cup.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the June 29 issue of Handelsblatt.com regarding the legal background of company secrets.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Fred Chilton, Peter Faber, Jerry Kaplan, Peter Nias, Arndt Raupach, James Riedy, Art Rosen and Lowell Yoder were recommended in the Cross-border Tax on Corporate Transactions: PLC Which Lawyer Handbook published by Practical Law Company. McDermott was highly recommended.
Frederick Chilton, Peter L. Faber, Jared Kaplan, Peter M.W. Nias, Arndt Raupach, James A. Riedy PC, Arthur R. Rosen, Lowell D. Yoder, Germany, International, International Tax, London, Tax, Tax - Germany, Tax - London
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the May 27 issue of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung regarding wage agreements.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Wolfgang von Frentz was a guest on the Indian television station T1 in connection with his speaking engagement at the televised 2006 World Customs Organisation IT Conference and Exhibition.
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Antitrust & Competition, Competition - Germany, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the 29 March issue of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung regarding the important decision of the Federal Labour Court about Christliche Gewerkschaft Metall (CMG) being recognised as a union.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany, Labor & Employment
Ralf Weisser was quoted in the March 2 issue of W&V Werben und Verkaufen regarding the Springer group and the increasing importance of lawyers and law firms acting as political lobbyists.
Paul Melot de Beauregard was interviewed in the first issue 2006 of HR Services concerning the tightened outsourcing laws.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Arndt Raupach and Dirk Pohl were mentioned in the March 2006 issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt as renowned tax lawyers which came to McDermott.
Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Dirk Pohl was quoted by Dow Jones on February 23 in an article about how the European Court of Justice ruled illegal a German law that taxes branches of foreign companies at a higher rate than that of subsidiaries incorporated in Germany. Mr. Pohl said the ruling opens the way for other companies to demand considerable tax refunds. However, the ruling will have no impact on the future taxation of foreign companies in Germany. "The German government put into effect a tax rate of 25% for both branches and subsidiaries in 2000," Mr. Pohl said. "The only relevant point now are tax refund claims for the time before the legislation changed," he said.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Dirk Pohl was quoted in the February 23 issue of Dow Jones News Service in an article about receiving a favorable decision for CLT-UFA from the European Court of Justice, which ruled Germany violated European Union law.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Boris Uphoff was quoted in the February 18-24 issue of The Economist on Britain's House of Lords debate on anti-ambush-marketing provisions in the London Olympics Bill.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Arndt Raupach and Dirk Pohl were mentioned in the January 19 issue of Juve Online as renowned tax lawyers which came to McDermott.
Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Boris Uphoff was quoted in the January 5 issue of Handelsblatt and several other publications concerning the fight against product piracy in Asia.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Dirk Pohl was quoted in the January 2006 issue of Capital regarding the Marks & Spencer decision of the European tax court.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Gero Burwitz was mentioned in the January 2006 issue of International Tax Review concerning new partners of McDermott.
Gero Burwitz, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Dirk Pohl commented in the January/February issue of Tax Business in an article on whether tax should be an ethical issue as it is encouraged by outside clients as well as from "good corporate citizen" clauses written into company charters.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Paul Melot de Beauregard was mentioned in the January 2006 issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt as a new lawyer at McDermott.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
2005
Paul Melot de Beauregard was quoted in the December 20 and 21 issue of Handelsblatt on the European court's new practice regarding employee rights in outsourcing.
Paul Melot de Beauregard, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
Volker Teigelkötter was quoted in the December 15 issue of Handelsblatt regarding changing tax law for compensations.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Volker Teigelkötter was quoted in the December 8 issue of Wirtschaftswoche regarding changing tax law for compensations.
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Executive Compensation, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Ralf Weisser was mentioned in the December issue of JUVE Rechtsmarkt regarding the cooperation of T-Online and Warner Bros. in the video-on-demand sector.
Ralf Weisser, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecommunications
McDermott is listed in the November 25 issue of Handelsblatt as in the sixth of six tiers of leading M&A law firms.
Corporate, Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
McDermott was listed as one of the 50 biggest law firms in Germany in the WS 2005/06 issue of Staufenbiehl Jura.
Christian von Sydow was interviewed in the November issue of JUVE Rechtsmarkt about German middle-sized companies, U. S. capital and his client work for Schott Instruments and WTW.
Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany
McDermott was mentioned in the November 2005 issue of azurin a survey about trainees and as a top law firm for tax; we are ranked in the second tier and mentioned as a "climber" in the area of tax law.
Konstantin Günther was interviewed in the WS 2005/06 issue of Staufenbiehl Jura in the serial "Target 400," learning from leaders about partnership in an international law firm.
McDermott was announced in the 28 October issue of Juve newsline as winner of the Juve award "law firm of the year for media."
Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology
Dirk Pohl was quoted in the 27 October issue of Capital in an article about founders of new businesses and how new judgments of the Finance Court bring hope to concerned companies.
Dirk Pohl, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Christian von Sydow was quoted several times in the October 19 issue of Handelsblatt regarding investment in nonperforming loans and debt equity swaps.
Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of private equity: "...with Norbert Schulte in Düsseldorf, the firm is developing its real estate private equity portfolio."
Norbert Schulte, Germany, Private Equity, Private Equity/Venture Capital - Germany
McDermott was mentioned several times in the October 2005 issue of Juve Rechsmarkt in an article, based on American Lawyer's AmLaw 100 survey, dealing with the revenue of U.S. law firms in the United States.
Boris Uphoff was quoted several times in the September 29 issue of the Handelsblatt regarding concept protection for agencies. He also published an article in the October 2005 issue of Absatzwirtschaft on the same topic.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Konstantin Günther and Norbert Schulte were mentioned September issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt concerning their advise of Argantis, the joint private equity funds of the German banks IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG and Sal. Oppenheim, on the acquisition of Czewo Full Filling Services Group and the acquisition financing including mezzanine financing by M Cap Deutsche Mezzanine Fonds.
Konstantin Günther, Norbert Schulte, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, Private Equity, Private Equity/Venture Capital - Germany
Dirk Pohl and Arndt Raupach were mentioned in the September issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt in an article reporting on various lawyers moving from one firm to another; Arndt and Dirk were mentioned for their move to McDermott last year.
Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Wolfgang von Frentz was quoted in the August 14 issue of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung concerning an article about the Firm's victory for RTL, RTL II and Vox, all part of the RTL Group, one of the top TV and radio broadcasting groups in Europe, on a successful litigation before the Regional Courts in Leipzig, Munich and Cologne against Netlantic GmbH. Netlantic produces an online video recorder under the name of www.shift.tv and was transmitting programs seen on RTL Group's Free-TV stations via its internet provider. The Firms was retained by RTL Group to represent its three Free TV-stations, RTL Television (Germany's biggest TV-station), RTL II and Vox in a litigation to stop the transmissions of the programs being seen on www.shift.tv.
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of information technology: "Ralf Weisser's team at McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP is making great strides, epitomized by the level of work undertaken in the last twelve months by the firm. T-Online instructed the firm on video-on-demand movie licensing agreements and manufacturing agreements for DSL boxes, and Telepool GmbH was advised on a bid for the Kirch Media library. The arrival of Wolfgang von Frentz from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer further strengthened a practice very much on the up."
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Ralf Weisser, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of IP: trade marks: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP has strength across all areas of IP law. In trade marks, the firm advised one international client on the adaptation of a trade mark portfolio across territories throughout Europe, and represented others in trade mark opposition proceedings. The firm is also frequently involved in unfair competition issues."
Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of tax: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP's tax practice is making dramatic progress under Ralf Eckert, but the lateral hire of the vastly experienced Arndt Raupach along with three lawyers from Raupach & Wollert-Elmendorff Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in the summer of 2004 adds real gravitas to the group. [...] The firm provides regular counsel to both notable corporate and high-profile individuals."
Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of IP: copyright: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP has put a heavy emphasis on building up its IP practice since the entrance of the firm in the German market in 2002. The firm advised several international clients, including Fuji on a variety of matters in 2004, and is frequently involved in associated litigation matters."
Copyrights, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of corporate and commercial including M&A: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP continues to invest significantly more resources into its German operation. The firm has a good mix of mid-cap business and old economy clients such as E.ON. Martin Kock continues to handle significant restructurings and obtained a favorable settlement for Universal as one of the largest creditors in the insolvency of media giant Kirch Group. In 2003 it advised the supervisory board of Wella in the enormous takeover by Procter & Gamble, outlining its credentials in major transactions. Konstantin Günther and Christian von Sydow head the respective practices in Düsseldorf and Munich."
Konstantin Günther, Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of telecoms: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP has a significant profile in terms of its key client, T-Online, but the firm's expertise is equally worthy of note. Downloads and streaming, particularly video-on-demand, have been significant areas for the firm."
Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology
McDermott was recommended in Legal 500 European Edition 2005 for the practice area of media, entertainment and press: "The arrival of Wolfgang von Frentz from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer gives McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP a considerable presence in the market. His close relationships with major television clients will elevate the firm's already strong standing in film and television broadband delivery matters."
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology
McDermott was recommended in Der Syndikus - Jahrbuch 2005 - for their tax practice: "Under direction of Ralf Eckert the tax practice of McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP advanced very well. With the lateral hire of Arndt Raupach and three colleagues of Raupach & Wollert-Elmendorff Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in the summer of 2004 the team got extra know-how. McDermott advises very well-known companies as well as important private clients."
Arndt Raupach, Germany, Private Client, Tax, Tax - Germany
McDermott was recommended in Der Syndikus - Jahrbuch 2005 -in the practice area of private equity: "Norbert Schulte in the Düsseldorf office advises the real estate private equity portfolio of McDermott."
Norbert Schulte, Germany, Private Equity, Private Equity/Venture Capital - Germany
McDermott was recommended in Der Syndikus - Jahrbuch 2005 - in the practice area of employee benefits: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP did demonstrate their special know-how in the advice of an European supplier concerning labor aspects of an integration after a merger. The complex transaction included negotiation with unions and the works committee regarding a mass dismissal program as well as the formation of an European work committee."
Volker Teigelkötter, Employee Benefits, Employment - Germany, Germany
McDermott was recommended in Der Syndikus - Jahrbuch 2005 - in the practice area corporate/M&A: "McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte LLP shows ongoing invest in their German praxis. The clients of McDermott are a very balanced mixture of middle-sized companies and international companies e.g. E.ON. Martin Kock gives ongoing advice in big restructuring transactions and negotiated a composition for Universal in the insolvency of media giant Kirch Group. McDermott advised the of Wella on the takeover by Procter & Gamble and thereby emphasized their expertise in important transactions. Konstantin Günther and Christian von Sydow are heading the offices in Düsseldorf and Munich."
Konstantin Günther, Christian von Sydow, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Alexander Hirsch was quoted in the June 15 issue of Handelsblatt in an article on cross-border issues, the different jurisdictions that can be involved and the subsequent business implications.
, Corporate - Germany, Germany, International
McDermott Will & Emery was listed as one of the top law firms for M&A, private equity & venture capital in the June issue of Juve azur. The Firm was also mentioned in an article dealing with expected hires for Spring 2005 and 2006 and internships.
Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Private Equity/Venture Capital - Germany
Boris Uphoff was quoted in the April 29 issue of Handeslblatt in an article on the recruitment of associates, the time intensive nature of the profession and the difficulty of beginning a career with so many lawyers in the marketplace.
Alexander Hirsch was quoted in the April 21 issue ofHandelsblatt in relation to the take back requirement (compulsory recycling) of old electric powered goods.
, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the April 17 issue of Welt am Sonntag regarding the effect that the growing presence of UK and U.S. law firms in Germany are having on the German legal market.
McDermott Will & Emery was listed in the April 7 issue of Legal Week regarding U.S. law firms in Europe. With 25 lawyers, McDermott is the largest office of the U.S. law firms in Munich.
Alexander Hirsch was quoted in the April 6 issue of Handelsblatt regarding U.S. liability law and the consequences for German companies. "The risk of being sued for damages is still not calculable" explained Mr. Hirsh "because the claim of damages is often derived from abstruse facts."
, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany
Arndt Raupach was mentioned in the Who's Who Legal, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, as one of the leading lawyers for Corporate Tax.
Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
Boris Uphoff was mentioned in the April issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt regarding McDermott's representation of Intergraph in Intergraph's litigation against Hewlett- Packard.
Boris Uphoff, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
Prof. Arndt Raupach and Dirk Pohl were highly ranked as leading tax lawyers in Germany in the March 21 issue of Focus magazine. As stated in the article, "Only recently the Munich office of McDermott Will & Emery recruited the well-known tax experts Raupach and Pohl from their old firm. Besides lucrative client relations, image also matters. Change of law firms by a top lawyer is perceived in the legal market like a top soccer player signing a contract with a new team in the national soccer league."
Dirk Pohl, Arndt Raupach, Germany, Tax, Tax - Germany
McDermott Will & Emery was recommended in the 2005 edition of PLC Cross-border Handbooks Communications 2005 (March 2005) as law firm for Media in Germany.
Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
Ralf Weisser and Wolfgang von Frentz published an article in PLC Cross-border Handbooks Communications 2005 (March 2005) on the telecommunications market in Germany.
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Ralf Weisser, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
Ralf Weisser was identified in the 2005 edition of PLC Cross-border Handbooks Communications 2005 (March 2005) as one of the Top 5 leading lawyers for Media in Germany.
Ralf Weisser, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the January issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt in relation to advising DAB on its acquisition of the FSB FondsServiceBank GmbH, a joint venture between subsidiaries of Germany's second largest bank, HypoVereinsbank, and Germany's largest re-insurer, Munich Re. Martin Kock was listed as the leader of the transaction with Christophe Samson as his assistant. Dirk Pohl and Gero Burwitz were mentioned for tax support, with Volker Teigelkötter and Sandra Urban-Crell having responsibility for labor matters. Wolfgang von Frentz, Antje Seitz and Andreas Boos were all included for IT and antitrust matters. Norbert Schulte was mentioned for the real estate due diligence.
Gero Burwitz, Dirk Pohl, Norbert Schulte, Volker Teigelkötter, Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the January issue of Juve Rechtsmarkt for the Universal deal in a listing of "deals of the year 2004."
Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
2004
Christian von Sydow was quoted in Financial Times Deutschland on December 29 regarding the effect that the growing presence of UK and U.S. law firms in Germany are having on the German legal market.
Martin Kock was recognized as a M&A specialist advising on significant transactions, for instance on behalf of T-Venture, the corporate venture capital vehicle of Deutsche Telekom AG, in the 2004 edition of Kanzleien in Deutschland 2004 (Law Firms in Germany 2004).
, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Arndt Raupach was quoted in the July issue of International Tax Review in an article covering the trend in Germany for tax professionals to move to law firms as a result of Sarbanes-Oxley. Mr. Raupach, who recently joined McDermott from Deloitte along with Dirk Pohl and Rüdiger Von Groll, agreed, "Sarbanes-Oxley is a problem for our clients in several jurisdictions. I think the German legislation will move in the same direction in the future."
Martin Kock was recognized as an M&A specialist in the restructuring arena in the 2004 edition of The European Legal 500.
, Corporate, Corporate - Germany, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Ralf Weisser was mentioned by Euromedia on March 1 regarding the ANGA Cable Convention, an extensive trade show featuring more than 40 international speakers and covering topics ranging from technology and strategy issues to regulatory affairs. Mr. Weisser presented a seminar entitled, "Copy right law, Must-Carry and Co: Cable regulation at a turning-point?"
Ralf Weisser, Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
Ralf Weisser was recognized as one of six highly recommended individuals for Media and entertainment law in Germany in the most recent edition of Global Counsel 3000, Volume 2: Which lawyer?
Ralf Weisser, Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
2003
MWE received a superb ranking in Euromoney’s Guide to the World's Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Lawyers 2003, a practice area guide designed primarily for individuals who require access to preeminent practitioners in specific areas of law for the purpose of instruction on an international basis. In its in-depth study of experts, Euromoney identified 525 of the world's leading business lawyers in specific areas of law from over 33 jurisdictions worldwide. MWE’s Italian, German and U.S. offices are mentioned in the areas of media and telecommunications including Ralf Weisser listed as one of the best 15 media experts in Germany.
Ralf Weisser, Germany, International, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the June 19 issue of Legal Week as one of two recent U.S. entrants to Munich.
Ralf Weisser was quoted in the May 5 issue of The Deal regarding Richard Callahan's investment in the German cable industry. Mr. Weisser stated that German cable is a TV play and not a telecom play. In view of the competition in the voice and other basic telecom services markets, he deemed it to be unlikely that the full triple-play cable offering will attract masses of customers. "Voice is not going to be the driver, the German cable market requires a gradual development," Mr. Weisser said.
Ralf Weisser, Germany, Telecom, Media & Technology, Telecommunications
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted on April 24 on CBS.MarketWatch.com in regard to the U.S. citizenship of DHL Airways and the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent decision to reject an attempt by UPS to consider the DHL-Airborne merger. Mr. Sauermilch commented that the DHL-Airborne merger, "appears to be going forward but the larger battle still looms out there and that is of control."
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted on April 24 on CBS.MarketWatch.com in regard to the U.S. citizenship of DHL Airways and the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent decision to reject an attempt by UPS to consider the DHL-Airborne merger. Mr. Sauermilch commented that DHL-Airborne merger, "appears to be going forward but the larger battle still looms out there and that is of control."
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted in the March 25 and 26 issues of The Daily Deal, as well as a story by Bloomberg News, published on March 24, in regard to Deutsche Post Worldnet AG's proposed acquisition of Airborne Inc. Mr. Sauermilch discussed the potential obstacles that could exist with this merger, "Deutsche Post should not expect a regulatory free pass. It is a very bold step in light of the current regulatory situation." He continued by saying that Deutsche Post will be challenged to structure the deal in a way that minimizes DOT oversight.
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted in the February 28 issue of The Daily Deal regarding the pay out to Mannesmann executives after the Vodafone takeover. Mr. Sauermilch commented on the dispiriting pair of developments - Mannesmann and the criminal breach-of-trust charges against the CEO of Deutsche Bank AG - for the German financial community.
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate Responsibility and Governance, Germany
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the January 29 issue of the National Post's Financial Post & FP Investing as counsel for Schmalbach-Lubeca AG in its acquisition by Australian-based Amcor Ltd.
Germany, International, Mergers & Acquisitions
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned as counsel for Schmalbach in its acquisition by Amcor Ltd. as published in the January 29 issue of The National Post.
Germany, International, Mergers & Acquisitions
Wolfgang von Frentz was mentioned in Handelsblatt on January 23 regarding data protection.
Wolfgang Freiherr Raitz von Frentz, Germany, Intellectual Property, IP, Media & Tech - Germany
2002
McDermott Will & Emery's Munich office was mentioned in the December 2 issue of The Lawyer in a feature article regarding the German market.
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the December 1 issue of Global Counsel among other international, leading firms entering the Munich legal market.
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in WZ (Westdeutsche Zeitung: Westgerman News, a large local newspaper in Germany) in mid-November regarding the Firm's decision to embark on the legal market in Düsseldorf. Larry Gerber, Firm Chairman, commented on the opening of the Düsseldorf office. He mentioned that the Firm's confidence in the economic strength of Düsseldorf was a key component in the Firm's decision to open a second office in Germany.
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the November 1 issue of European Legal Business as one of several firms who have announced new European office openings in 2002.
Larry Gerber was quoted in the October issue of Legal Business in regard to the Firm's expansion in Germany.
McDermott Will & Emery's Düsseldorf office opening was featured in the October issue of JUSTUF and Z.f.R.
Larry Gerber was quoted in the September 6 issue of Global Competition in an article featuring the opening of the Firm's Düsseldorf office.
McDermott Will & Emery's Düsseldorf office opening was reported by European Legal Business on September 1. The article addressed the merging of Andersen Luther and Ernst & Young resulting in high profile departures, including that of Konstantin Günther, Thomas Hauss, Alexander Hirsch and Volker Teigelkötter, who joined McDermott as founding partners of its Düsseldorf office.
Konstantin Günther, Thomas Hauss, Volker Teigelkötter, Germany, International
McDermott Will & Emery's newest office in Düsseldorf, Germany, was featured in the September issue of Juve. The article reported on the Firm's growth in Germany over the past year and included information on the Düsseldorf office's founding partners.
Ralf Weisser was recognized in Euromoney's Best of the Best 2002, which mentioned him as one of the world's 25 best media and entertainment lawyers.
Ralf Weisser, Corporate, Germany
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the September issue of Corporate Finance in regard to opening its second office in Germany. The Firm's Düsseldorf office opened on September 2, 2002.
The Düsseldorf office and its founding partners were mentioned in the September 1 issue of Legal Week Global.
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the April issue of American Lawyer as one of a few U.S. firms, which recently opened an office in Munich.
On March 23, Süddeutsche Zeitung reported McDermott Will & Emery's grand opening reception for its Munich office. Christian von Sydow, Larry Gerber and Former Defense Secretary William Cohen were mentioned as guests of honor at the opening.
McDermott Will & Emery's Munich office was the topic of a feature story, which ran in the January 28 issue of the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
2001
McDermott Will & Emery is mentioned in the December issue of Legal Business regarding the unprecedented pace in which U.S. firms have moved into various German cities.
McDermott Will & Emery’s recruitment of five partners from Beiten Burkhardt, to open a dozen-lawyer Munich office was covered in the November issue of the Commercial Lawyer.
The opening of McDermott Will & Emery's Munich office was covered on both sides of the Atlantic the week of October 29. Following the announcement, media outlets in London, Germany and the United States covered the Firm's newest office. Legal Week and The Lawyer in London and The Daily Deal in the U.S. reported on the Firm's expansion into Germany. Juve, a German-based legal publication, reported the Firm's continental European expansion in their November-January issue.
