Dr. Michael Kieffer

Michael is an expert in advising clients in the areas of production, purchase and sale, distribution (e-commerce, commercial agent, authorised dealer, and franchise systems), product liability, and quality assurance.

A focus of his practice is the drafting of contracts as well as representing clients in disputes. Michael also provides advice at all phases of corporate transactions. His clients include national and international companies in industry and commerce. In addition, Michael is a member of the German initiative of young arbitrators, operating under the name “DIS40”.

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Carrière

Since 2023	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2023	Salary Partner, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2018	Associate, Taylor Wessing

2011 – 2012	Associate, international law firm
2009 – 2010	Legal clerkship, Munich and London

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Formation

2011 – 2014	Doctoral degree, competition law
2003 – 2008	Legal studies, Munich

Publications

Die wichtigsten Gesetze des Handelns, in: Internet World Business, 06/2021, gemeinsam mit Stell Weingärtner

The impact of the new Trade Secrets Act on the use of IoT products, PlugIn – Wir denken das Recht der digitalen Zukunft, edition #22, June 2019

Groupes & Associations

DIS40 (German initiative of young arbitrators)

Langues étrangères

English

Expertise

Secteurs Technologie, Médias et Communications (TMC)Droit de la consommation Industrie Automobile et mobilité Aérospatial et défense

Experience

Advising Mitel on its transaction to acquire Unify from Atos

We have advised Mitel, a global leader in business communications, on its transaction to acquire Unify, the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) and Communication and Collaboration Services businesses (CCS) of the Atos group.

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Mark Barron

Dr. Christian Traichel

Sebastian Rünz, LL.M. (Toronto)

Dr. Adrian Birnbach, LL.M. (Stellenbosch)

Dr. Marco Hartmann-Rüppel, Dipl.-Volkswirt

Dr Bert Kimpel

Dr. Nicolai Wiegand, LL.M. (NYU)

Dr. Jan Phillip Rektorschek

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Compagnie de Saint Gobain's acquisition of Kaimann

Saint-Gobain on the acquisition of all the shares of Kaimann GmbH, Hövelhof, one of the leading European manufacturers of elastomeric insulating materials. With this acquisition, the Saint-Gobain Group strengthened its position as market leader and complemented its portfolio of materials and technologies. Taylor Wessing has a long-standing client relationship with Saint-Gobain.

Dr. Peter Hellich

Dr. Daniel Schrembs, LL.M. (Duke University)

Marc André Gimmy

Dr. Michael Kieffer

Dr. Adrian Birnbach, LL.M. (Stellenbosch)

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Prix et distinctions

JUVE Handbook 2023/2024	Frequently recommended lawyer: distribution law
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2023	Leading individual: Product Liability Litigation
Legal 500 Germany 2023	Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law
JUVE Handbook 2022/2023	Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law
JUVE Handbook 2022/2023	"very competent and knowledgeable", client
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020 - 2022	Leading individual: Product liability

Thomson Reuters 2022	Stand-out Lawyer
Legal 500 Germany 2021	„Michael Kieffer: On point, quickly legally precise “
Legal 500 Germany 2021	„Michael Kieffer: High level of expertise and industry knowledge; quick to react; assertive, very pleasant and friendly cooperation.“
Thomson Reuters 2020	“Unbelievable practical relevance paired with economic and entrepreneurial expertise”

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Actualités et publications récentes

Contrats commerciaux et Consommation

The New Product Liability Directive: Software as a Product

25 mars 2024

In-depth analysis

par Dr. Michael Kieffer

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Fusions et acquisitions d’entreprises et marchés financiers internationaux

Taylor Wessing advises Sunday Natural on the sale of a stake to CVC

16 janvier 2024

par plusieurs auteurs

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Fusions et acquisitions d’entreprises et marchés financiers internationaux

Taylor Wessing advises the Giesecke+Devrient Group on the carve-out of the Trusted Connectivity Devices (TCD) business and the international reorganization of the Mobile Security business into ePayments (EP) and Mobile Security (MS)

18 décembre 2023

par plusieurs auteurs

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