Sidley Austin (CE) LLP, located in Munich, Germany, is a prominent extension of Sidley Austin LLP's global network, which encompasses over 2,300 lawyers across 21 offices worldwide. The Munich office specializes in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, finance, and tax, offering comprehensive legal services to both European and international clients. This office is integral to Sidley's global practices, providing clients with the benefit of the firm's international reach and network of resources.

The firm's German practice is recognized for its expertise in the mid-cap segment, regularly handling leveraged buyouts, growth capital investments, financing, and restructuring. Clients include private equity houses, strategic investors, and their portfolio companies, with the firm adeptly managing cross-border matters through its international network. The Munich office has been involved in significant transactions, such as advising Z Capital Group on the acquisition of ESA Eppinger Group and assisting Bain Capital Insurance in its joint venture with Canada Life Irish Holding Company Limited and JDC Group.

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP is committed to delivering exceptional client service, characterized by efficiency and outstanding expertise. The firm's restructuring group, led by Kolja von Bismarck, is noted for its deep legal knowledge and strong connections in the Anglo-American region. Clients have praised the firm's approachable and committed professionals, highlighting their ability to develop pragmatic and creative solutions tailored to clients' specific needs.

About Sidley Austin (CE) LLP
Practice areas
Business
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP's Business practice in Munich specializes in cross-border transactions, offering comprehensive legal services in corporate law, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, finance, restructuring, tax, and life sciences. The firm provides strategic counsel to clients ranging from emerging companies to multinational corporations, assisting them in navigating complex business challenges and achieving their commercial objectives. With a team of experienced professionals, Sidley Austin (CE) LLP delivers tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client, ensuring effective and efficient outcomes in a dynamic global marketplace.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Employment & Labor

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP's Employment & Labor practice offers comprehensive legal services to employers across various industries, including finance, technology, and healthcare. The team specializes in defending clients against complex class actions, such as wage and hour disputes and discrimination claims, and provides strategic counsel on compliance with employment laws to mitigate litigation risks. Additionally, they assist in drafting employment agreements, developing workplace policies, and navigating labor relations, ensuring clients effectively manage their workforce while adhering to legal standards.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Intellectual Property

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive legal services to clients across various industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and telecommunications. The firm's attorneys, many with advanced technical degrees, specialize in high-stakes IP litigation involving patents, trade secrets, copyright infringement, and trademarks. They have represented clients in over 200 Federal Circuit appeals and numerous district court patent litigations nationwide, including proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Additionally, Sidley Austin has a strong track record in International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 investigations, effectively resolving complex cases for both complainants and respondents. The firm's commitment to diversity is evident through its involvement with organizations like ChIPs, aiming to advance women in IP, technology, law, and government. Clients commend the team for their technical expertise and ability to distill complex issues into compelling legal arguments.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP's 'Lawsuits & Disputes' practice offers comprehensive legal representation in complex litigation matters, including regulatory challenges, commercial disputes, and product liability cases. The firm's attorneys possess extensive experience in defending clients across various industries, adeptly handling class actions, mass torts, and consumer protection claims. By integrating deep regulatory knowledge with robust trial capabilities, Sidley Austin (CE) LLP effectively navigates clients through intricate legal landscapes, safeguarding their interests and achieving favorable outcomes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Real Estate

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP's Real Estate practice offers comprehensive legal services to clients involved in complex real estate transactions. The team advises on acquisitions, dispositions, development, management, and leasing of various property types, including mixed-use condominiums, multifamily residences, offices, hospitality venues, industrial sites, and retail spaces. They also handle intricate financing structures such as senior and subordinate debt arrangements, construction loans, portfolio acquisitions, syndications, mezzanine loans, participations, and private equity investments. The practice serves a diverse clientele, including private equity and real estate funds, financial institutions, investment banks, REITs, hotel companies, developers, owners, operators, and institutional investors. Recent strategic hires, such as real estate partner Beatriz Azcuy, have further enhanced the firm's capabilities in this sector.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

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