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Legal 500 2026

Michael Kieffer stands out not only for his excellent legal knowledge and strategic thinking, but also for his exceptionally pragmatic approach. He consistently translates complex legal frameworks into actionable, business-oriented advice. His responsiveness and balanced judgement make him a trusted advisor who offers real added value to decision-making processes. It is rare to find someone who combines such technical expertise with a clear, results-oriented mindset, Client

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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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商业和消费者合同
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Trade secrets

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汽车技术与出行
航空与国防

Digital, data and consumer regulation

Explore new and upcoming EU and UK legislative changes to AI, content and marketplace governance, data management, cyber security and digital resilience.

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

职业发展

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

教育

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

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DIS40 (German initiative of young arbitrators)

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English

奖励

Legal 500 2026

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Michael Kieffer stands out not only for his excellent legal knowledge and strategic thinking, but also for his exceptionally pragmatic approach. He consistently translates complex legal frameworks into actionable, business-oriented advice. His responsiveness and balanced judgement make him a trusted advisor who offers real added value to decision-making processes. It is rare to find someone who combines such technical expertise with a clear, results-oriented mindset, Client

Legal 500 2026

Recommended lawyer for trade, distribution and logistics

Legal 500 2026

Michael Kieffer stands out not only for his excellent legal knowledge and strategic thinking, but also for his exceptionally pragmatic approach. He consistently translates complex legal frameworks into actionable, business-oriented advice. His responsiveness and balanced judgement make him a trusted advisor who offers real added value to decision-making processes. It is rare to find someone who combines such technical expertise with a clear, results-oriented mindset, Client

Thomson Reuters 2026

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Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law

We highly recommend him – precise, pragmatic, business-oriented, competitor

Recommended lawyer for Trade, distribution and logistics

Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law

Leading individual: Product Liability Litigation

Frequently recommended lawyer: distribution law

Leading individual: Product Liability Litigation

Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law

Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law

"very competent and knowledgeable", client

Leading individual: Product liability

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„Michael Kieffer: On point, quickly legally precise “

„Michael Kieffer: High level of expertise and industry knowledge; quick to react; assertive, very pleasant and friendly cooperation.“

“Unbelievable practical relevance paired with economic and entrepreneurial expertise”

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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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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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.

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