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HEUKING successfully advised PLANOPTIK AG on its move from the Open Market to the Regulated Market (General Standard). The matter was handled by HEUKING lawyers Dr. Anne de Boer and Benjamin Birzele. PLANOPTIK AG supplies wafers made of glass, glass-silicon composites, and quartz for microstructured components in microsystems technology
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A HEUKING team led by Munich Partner Dr. Mathias Schröder provided comprehensive legal advice to S4 Computer GmbH on the sale of its shareholding in ARintelligence GmbH to Reisacher Beteiligungs GmbH. ARintelligence GmbH, based in Munich, provides a comprehensive IT platform for the automotive retail sector. S4 Computer GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of OneDealer International GmbH, which offers modular, cloud-based software solutions for digital transformation in automotive retail
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HEUKING legally advised FINEXITY AG comprehensively on its stock market listing. The company’s shares will trade on Munich Stock Exchange’s m:access segment for small and medium-sized enterprises starting September 5, 2025. With the listing, FINEXITY AG expands its visibility in the capital markets and underscores its position as a leading trading and settlement platform for tokenized private-market investments
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Swedish loyalty solutions provider Awardit AB has acquired Buben & Mädchen GmbH, a leading German provider of motivation and loyalty solutions. A team led by Cologne-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Philipp Jansen legally advised the shareholders of Buben & Mädchen GmbH on the transaction. Buben & Mädchen GmbH is a leading German provider of B2B incentive programs, customer loyalty, and employee engagement solutions. The company designs tailored loyalty concepts for corporate clients
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FINEXITY AG, one of the leading providers of digital investment solutions, has acquired 90.1 percent of the shares in Effecta GmbH, an established liability umbrella in the distribution of digital securities. A HEUKING team led by Cologne-based Partners Dr. Thorsten Kuthe and Kristina Schneider, LL.M. legally advised FINEXITY on the transaction. With this merger, FINEXITY is further expanding its infrastructure and taking a decisive strategic step toward a future stock exchange listing
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Detechgene GmbH, an innovative BioTech start-up based in Cologne, has successfully completed its second seed financing round, raising a total of EUR 3 million. The company plans to use the fresh capital to further advance its vision of making molecular diagnostics mobile, fast, and reliable for everyone. The round was led by Neoteq Ventures, an experienced early-stage investor focusing on technology-driven start-ups. In addition to NRW
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Effective October 1, 2025, Harald Francisco Heller (53) will join HEUKING’s Frankfurt office as an Equity Partner, strengthening the firm’s Real Estate & Construction practice group. Heller joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP, where he served as a Partner for more than a decade. Prior to that, he was Counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, following earlier roles at Latham & Watkins and Simmons & Simmons
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The Aerospace & Defense industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Complex regulatory landscapes, cutting-edge technologies, and high-stakes projects require legal advisors who combine deep industry knowledge with strategic vision. HEUKING is rising to meet this challenge
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Elbstein AG has acquired a strategic stake in Seebeck Werftquartier through a combined cash and non-cash capital increase and has also successfully completed a full cash capital increase. A team led by Cologne-based HEUKING Partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe advised the company comprehensively on structuring and implementing the transaction. In total, 15 million new shares were issued
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HEUKING legally advised Roatel Holding AG on a pioneering step in its corporate development: its conversion into a stock corporation, the introduction of electronic shares, and the execution of a capital increase via digital platforms. Roatel, known for its smart microhotels made from specially converted sea containers, has been operating a steadily expanding network of fully digitized overnight accommodation solutions along high-traffic transport routes since 2019
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HEUKING advised DRS Investment SE and its subsidiaries, including DRS KVG GmbH, comprehensively on all legal aspects relating to the structuring, launch, and closing of the special AIF Skywards GmbH & Co. KG, as well as on the fund’s acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian auction service provider AURENA. In connection with the transaction, HEUKING also advised on the implementation of a management participation program for AURENA. DRS Investment is acting as the fund’s initiator
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WirtschaftsWoche once again recognized HEUKING as one of Germany’s leading law firms in the field of public procurement law. For the first time, the firm has also been honored in the area of energy law. In the public procurement law category, Dr. Ute Jasper, Dr. Martin Schellenberg, and Dr. Laurence Westen are highlighted. In energy law, WirtschaftsWoche recognizes Marc Baltus and Dr. Tobias Woltering
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HEUKING comprehensively advised Circus SE on the successful acquisition of FullyAI, an agentic AI company. The transaction expands Circus SE’s technological foundation and further strengthens its AI robotics ecosystem for the food service industry. FullyAI will serve as the central intelligence layer within the Circus system, enabling advanced operational control, predictive maintenance, and personalized user experiences
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HEUKING advised Apeiron Investment Group Ltd. on acquiring a controlling stake in Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG, followed by a public takeover offer to the company’s minority shareholders. With the acquisition of majority control, Apeiron aims to further develop the strategic direction of Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG and unlock synergies within the investment portfolio. In addition to Apeiron Investment Group Ltd
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HEUKING has once again been recognized by the India Business Law Journal as one of the leading international law firms for India-related legal work in the “Regional & Specialist” category. For the past 19 years, the India Business Law Journal has published its annual Intelligence Report, which highlights top-performing law firms that have successfully advised on India-related transactions over the previous twelve months. This year, over 600 law firms worldwide were evaluated
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A team led by Ariane Neubauer, Equity Partner at HEUKING's Berlin office, provided comprehensive advice to AssistMe GmbH (AssistMe) on its oversubscribed financing round in the amount of EUR 5.2 million. MedTech company AssistMe, a pioneer in digital assistance systems for nursing care, intends to use the financing to further roll out its IoT platform alea in inpatient, outpatient, and clinical care and to establish a production in Brandenburg
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In its most recent issue, WirtschaftsWoche named Dr. Anna Lena Glander, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Düsseldorf office, as one of Germany’s top lawyers in Criminal Law for Private Individuals. This marks the first time Dr. Glander has received this recognition. HEUKING continues to be ranked among the leading law firms in this field
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A HEUKING team led by Hamburg-based Partner Dr. Lothar Ende advised Desitin Arzneimittel GmbH on a significant life sciences transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Desitin transferred the exclusive global rights to the patents covering sulthiame, an active ingredient used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related respiratory disorders, to U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company Apnimed, Inc
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A cross-office HEUKING team led by Frankfurt-based Partners Michael Neises and Christine Grau legally advised the Alzey-Worms district on the acquisition of DRK Krankenhaus Alzey from the insolvency administrator. The purchase agreement was signed on June 12, 2025, and the transaction closed on July 1, 2025. Insolvency proceedings for the assets of DRK gemeinnützige Krankenhausgesellschaft mbH Rheinland-Pfalz (the hospital company) had been initiated on March 1, 2025
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A team led by Dr. Sönke Görgens, Partner at the firm’s Hamburg office, HEUKING legally advised Mannheim based Primus Valor AG on acquiring a residential portfolio of 317 units in the Allgäu region. The portfolio comprises some 16,400 square meters of residential space across three locations: Kempten, Kaufbeuren, and Memmingen
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A HEUKING team led by Cologne based Partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe has successfully advised clients on drafting and publishing what are referred to as prospectus exempt documents. Since December 2024, issuers have been permitted under new statutory provisions to substitute a full securities prospectus with a concise document of up to 11 pages in certain share offerings and listings
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HEUKING is significantly expanding its Health Care & Life Sciences practice with the addition of three new Equity Partners at its Munich office. Dr. Manja Epping, Dr. Stefanie Greifeneder, and Dr. Sonja Ackermann will join the firm by the beginning of 2026 at the latest, bringing with them a team of Associates. The group is joining from Taylor Wessing and will strengthen HEUKING’s advisory capabilities in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Dr. Manja Epping and Dr
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TIN INN Holding AG has successfully completed its IPO in the Scale segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The first day of trading on May 19, 2025, started with an opening price of €6.90 per share. Based on this price, the market capitalization amounts to approximately €138 million. A HEUKING team led by Cologne partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe successfully advised TIN INN Holding AG on its initial public offering
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A HEUKING team led by Cologne partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe advised Circus SE on a capital increase with subscription rights of up to €21.5 million from authorized capital. The pre-placement was successfully completed. The capital increase is being carried out against cash contributions through the issue of 1,330,588 new bearer shares. The placement/subscription price is EUR 16 per share, resulting in total issue proceeds of EUR 21.5 million
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A team led by HEUKING partner Dr. Thorsten Kuthe in Cologne provided legal advice on several bond issues at the end of the year. The issuers included SANHA GmbH & Co. KG, Score Capital AG, and The Platform Group GmbH & Co. KG. SANHA places bond and already raises €14.7 million SANHA GmbH & Co. KG has successfully placed its new 2024/29 corporate bond (ISIN DE000A383VY6 / WKN A383VY) with a volume of €14.7 million on the capital market