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Dr. Thorsten Seidel
Dr. Thorsten Seidel

Dr. Thorsten Seidel

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Thorsten is an M&A Lawyer with emphasis on chemistry, industry and regulated industries. He is notary, with emphasis on M&A, VC and corporate reorganisations. Thorsten advised on diverse mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and carve-out transactions, particularly within the chemistry, healthcare, and real estate sectors.

Most of the transactions Thorsten worked on were international, covering multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, Thorsten is a notary public with an emphasis on corporate law. Thorsten further advise on pension structures, CTAs and pension vehicles. And finally, Thorsten takes care of controversies and disputes and litigate post M&A or corporate law disputes.

During his professional career, Thorsten has advised on many really interesting deals, mid cap and large cap, ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 10 bn. Thorsten has led teams consisting of several hundred lawyers spanning over more than 30 jurisdictions.

Thorsten was awarded serveral times "Best Lawyer".


Expertise

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Corporate/M&A & capital markets
Venture capital

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Notary services

CV

2000 - 2026 Baker McKenzie, Equity Partner since 2007
1998 - 2000 Assoiate: Wilmer Cutler Pickering
2013 Notarial examination, Berlin
1998 Second State examination, Berlin
1996 LL.M. Cape Town
1995 First State examination, Regensburg

Career

2000 - 2026 Baker McKenzie, Equity Partner since 2007
1998 - 2000 Assoiate: Wilmer Cutler Pickering

Education

2013 Notarial examination, Berlin
1998 Second State examination, Berlin
1996 LL.M. Cape Town
1995 First State examination, Regensburg

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