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    Germany is the largest economy in Europe and known worldwide for its highly productive manufacturing sector. Significant investments in new technologies and renewable energies are driving its next phase of growth. With over 500 consultants at our offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Duesseldorf and Frankfurt, we are present in all economic centres in Germany. 

    Our excellent lawyers are ranked in the top tier in the major legal directories in 17 sectors - including technology, life sciences and healthcare, renewable energies, finance and insurance, and real estate. We work closely with our international colleagues in Europe, Asia and North America to successfully navigate our clients through complex cross-border transactions and ever-changing regulatory challenges, and to protect them from far-reaching disputes. 

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    Doing Business and Investing in Germany: A guide to help foreign investors

    20 September 2022
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    With over 350 consultants in our offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, we are present in all economic centres in Germany. 

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    Telefónica on large broadband infrastructure investment

    Advice in negotiations with Allianz Capital Partners to set up the co-investment structure for a EUR multi-billion investment in broadband infrastructure in Germany (including SHA, SPV structures, Investment Agreements, JV Agreements, Framework Agreements, Development and Service Agreements, Partner Services and Subcontracting Structure).

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    Renewable energy project developer

    Advice on a large-scale power-to-X project (including solar, wind, electrolysis, desalination) in South Africa for the production of synthetic fuels based on renewable energies. Advising in particular on the structuring of the purchase agreements for green ammonia and on the cooperation agreement for infrastructure services such as storage, transport and port logistics.

    Comprehensive advice to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) on M&A transactions

    Advising ICIG on various national and international M&A transactions, including the acquisition of Evonik's site in Lülsdorf, near Cologne, and operations in Wesseling.

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    Hannes Tutt
    Dr. Anja Fenge, LL.M.
    Dr. Michael Kieffer
    Dr. Stefan Horn, LL.B.

    Complex data center construction projects across the world

    Several world-leading internet and online service providers as well as providers of critical infrastructures (transport / healthcare) on large-scale data center-related infrastructure projects from build-to-suit projects to colocation agreements.

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    Dr. Carsten Schulz
    Timo Stellpflug

    Taylor Wessing advises various DAX companies on the German LkSG

    Advising various DAX companies as well as other companies from all sectors on legal aspects related to the German Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz - LkSG). The scope of our advisory services ranges from needs analysis, implementation and ongoing advice in day-to-day business to strategic, tactical and operational anticipation and support of conflicts and disputes.

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    Dr. Martin Rothermel

    Taylor Wessing advises ERGO Group on ESG Regulation

    Advising ERGO Group AG on ESG regulation in relation to the distribution of insurances and investments in funds.

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