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Die Stadt Krefeld hat Ende April unter anderem den Kaufvertrag zum Erwerb der Fläche an der Girmesgath einschließlich des Kesselhauses mit Unterstützung durch HEUKING abgeschlossen. Mit der notariellen Beurkundung der Verträge am 29. April 2025 wurde ein wichtiger Schritt für die zukünftige Umnutzung des historischen Kesselhauses auf dem Mies-van-der-Rohe-Campus vollzogen
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A team led by Ariane Neubauer, Partner at HEUKING’s Berlin office, advised apheris AI GmbH (Apheris) on its Series A financing round with a volume of 8.25 million US dollars.The Series A financing round is led by OTB Ventures and eCAPITAL. Supported by existing investors such as Octopus Ventures and Heal.Capital, the new round brings the total funding to 20.8 million US dollars
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Today, 158 lawyers from HEUKING were voted among the best lawyers and are now among the most recommended legal experts in Germany. In addition, 25 young lawyers can look forward to being included in the list as "Ones to watch." A total of 40 legal practice areas were recognized. For several decades, Best Lawyers has been publishing lists of recommended legal advisors in more than 75 countries. The New York-based internet service nominates lawyers based on expert surveys in the market
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In its latest issue, WirtschaftsWoche once again names Prof. Dr. Georg Streit, partner in HEUKING's Munich office, as a top lawyer in the field of restructuring. HEUKING continues to be one of the top law firms in this field. The Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI) surveyed over 1,700 lawyers in 176 law firms to compile a list of the most renowned lawyers in various fields, including restructuring
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Ariane Neubauer, Equity Partner at HEUKING’s Berlin office, and Roman Ettl-Steger, Salaried Partner at HEUKING’s Munich office, provided comprehensive advice to AXO Track GmbH (AXO) on its EUR 3 million seed financing round. The Berlin start-up AXO, which has set itself the goal of driving the digital transformation and sustainable development of rail transport, was able to convince renowned investors with its forward-looking vision
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TierDocs24, an innovative e-health start-up in the field of veterinary medicine, has successfully completed a pre-seed financing round. TierDocs24 GmbH offers e-health solutions for veterinary medicine. Pet owners can access round-the-clock veterinary video consultations via the platform HaustierDocs. The company is based in Sterup, Germany. The start-up has now successfully completed the pre-seed round with strategic corporates and angel investors
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As of early June, Arndt Kaubisch, LL.M. (46), joins HEUKING as Counsel. He moves from Eversheds Sutherland and will bolster the Restructuring & Insolvency practice under the leadership of Dr. Stefan Proske, working from both Berlin and Munich. Arndt Kaubisch has been with Eversheds Sutherland since 2011, where he advised creditors on restructuring and insolvency matters, with a particular focus on cross-border cases. He specializes in litigation and insolvency-related advisory work
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A HEUKING team led by Dr. Alexander Schott legally advised ad pepper media International N.V. on the acquisition of a majority stake in solute Holding GmbH & Co. KG. With this latest transaction, ad pepper is acquiring approximately 14.5% of shares from four shareholders, thereby increasing its stake in solute Holding to around 59%. For the first time, the purchase price will be paid in cash rather than in the purchaser’s shares
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Empire Brand Building AG, an investment firm focused on digital marketplaces, successfully listed its shares on the Open Market of Hamburg Stock Exchange on December 20, 2024. The company’s shares are listed in the High Risk Market segment, which is designed for growth-oriented companies with a higher risk profile. HEUKING Partner Dr. Mirko Sickinger, LL.M. (Lead), and Salaried Partner Sven Radke, LL.M., both based in the Cologne office, legally advised on the IPO
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A team led by Dr. Sönke Görgens, Partner at HEUKING’s Hamburg office, legally advised Primus Valor group on the acquisition of 68 residential units and 64 garage parking spaces in a residential complex in Koblenz, as well as 78 residential and two commercial units in Würzburg. The Koblenz residential property was sold by Domicil Real Estate AG. Built in 1980, the building is currently fully leased. The units were managed and sold under an asset and portfolio management mandate
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A Cologne-based team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Mirko Sickinger legally advised MERITU AG on the listing of its shares for trading on the general open market of Düsseldorf Stock Exchange. Following the company’s application, MERITU AG shares have been tradable since June 27, 2024. In preparation for the IPO, HEUKING also advised on establishing the corporate structure of a German holding company with a Polish subsidiary
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Homann Holzwerkstoffe GmbH has successfully placed its new 2025/2032 corporate bond on the market with a total volume of EUR 120 million. The offering attracted strong demand from both institutional investors in Germany and abroad as well as from private investors, resulting in an oversubscription. The annual fixed interest rate was set at 7.5% during the bookbuilding process. The Cologne-based HEUKING team led by capital markets lawyers Dr
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CRAVIES GmbH, a manufacturer of high-quality snack products, has successfully completed a pre-seed financing round. CRAVIES offers sunflower seeds in six different flavours. The snacks are rich in healthy nutrients and are vegan and halal. The shells can be collected in the packaging, which can be converted into a container. The company is based in Neuss
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A cross-office HEUKING team led by Hamburg-based Partner Dr. Johan Schneider legally advised CTP group, headed by shipowner and logistics entrepreneur Captain Thomas Pötzsch of Rellingen, on the acquisition of Geesthacht Hospital and its geriatric clinic, the affiliated medical care center, and the local senior center out of insolvency. The investor agreement to acquire the relevant shares in the insolvent companies by way of an insolvency plan had already been notarized on March 28, 2025
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A team led by HEUKING Partners Jens-Hendrik Janzen, Dr. Frank Baßler and Dr. Mirko Sickinger comprehensively advised and supported Moninger group on selling parts of its Karlsruhe production site to Paulaner group. On March 1, 2025, Moninger Holding AG, jointly with Sinner AG and Hatz-Moninger-Brauhaus GmbH, sold parts of its production site in Karlsruhe’s Grünwinkel district to Paulaner group. The buyers, affiliates of Paulaner group, have taken on several employees as part of the transaction
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A HEUKING team led by M&A lawyers Boris Dürr and Marcel Greubel advised the medical technology company OSYPKA AG and its shareholders on a strategic partnership with the financial investor Armira. OSYPKA AG is a globally recognized provider and partner for innovative medical technology. The company offers advanced products such as electrodes and catheters for interventional and pediatric cardiology as well as cardiac surgery
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A HEUKING team led by Düsseldorf-based partners Dr. Ute Jasper and Dr. Christopher Marx has provided comprehensive legal advice to the state of Baden-Württemberg in a Europe-wide procurement procedure. The state of Baden-Württemberg – together with the Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH – awards transport services for regional transport in the Neckar Valley and on the Southern Railway. The transport services are the subject of one of three lots in the Europe-wide tender for network 35
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A HEUKING team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Benedikt Raisch advised HHS Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (HHS) on legal and tax matters in connection with the intended acquisition of DATAGROUP SE by Dante Beteiligungen SE, a holding company controlled by investment funds, vehicles, and accounts advised and managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and its affiliates (KKR)
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A HEUKING team led by Munich-based Salaried Partner Roman Ettl-Steger, LL.M., legally advised Schoeller Ventures GmbH on the establishment of Multiloop, a joint venture developing a sustainable reusable system for e-commerce. Multiloop develops durable, water-repellent shipping containers made from recyclable polypropylene. Each Multiloop box is designed for repeated use, replacing up to 30 single-use cardboard boxes and reducing carbon emissions up to 86 percent
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A HEUKING team led by Munich-based Partner Dr. Christian Strasser successfully represented the Federal Republic of Germany, specifically the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a cross-border insurance matter
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Westphalia-Lippe Local Transport Association (NWL) has taken over eurobahn GmbH & Co. KG as an interim shareholder. The goal of the takeover is to secure the continued existence of the company, protect jobs, and maintain regional rail services in the Westphalia-Lippe region. NWL aims to stabilize the financially distressed rail operator to the extent that a resale can take place as soon as possible. eurobahn will continue to manage its operational business independently
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At the end of April, the City of Duisburg, represented by its Elections Department, successfully concluded a Europe-wide procurement procedure for the award of framework agreements related to mail-in voting. A HEUKING team led by Dr. Laurence Westen, Partner at the firm’s Düsseldorf office, advised the City of Duisburg throughout the procedure
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HEUKING's Munich office will expand its leadership team with the addition of two new Salaried Partners on January 1, 2025.Dr. Steffen Burrer (44) will join the team led by Dr. Armin Freiherr von Grießenbeck, bringing his expertise to further develop the Litigation & Arbitration practice at HEUKING.Dr. Björn Grotebrune (40) will strengthen the Restructuring and Insolvency Law department under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Georg Streit
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A HEUKING team led by Dr. Rainer Herschlein and Benedikt Raisch advised DATAGROUP SE on legal and tax matters relating to its acquisition of IT security specialist TARADOR. This acquisition enables DATAGROUP to strengthen its SME segment and enhance its expertise in the vital field of cybersecurity.TARADOR GmbH is an IT security company focused on delivering tailored solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as public sector clients
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A Hamburg-based team led by HEUKING Partner Dr. Peter Christian Schmidt advised the shareholders of bulwiengesa AG on legal and tax matters related to the company’s acquisition by Scout24 SE. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.As part of the transition, Ralf Koschny, the current CEO of bulwiengesa, will join bulwiengesa’s new Supervisory Board