Press releases
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the shareholder of Lyra Pet GmbH on the sale of Lyra Pet GmbH to SwissCommerce Group.
The French industrial group Elydan, which designs and manufactures a wide range of products for the building industry (pipes, ducts, polyethylene and polypropylene sheaths), has acquired the German company DW Verbundrohr GmbH (“DWVG”) and its French subsidiary Multitubo France which have been part of the Austrian Ke Kelit group so far.…
GvW Graf von Westphalen continues to grow its partnership from its own ranks: with effect from 1 January 2023, Gudrun Hausner, Dr Maren Mönchmeyer, Wolf Müller, Johannes Schuhmann and Johan van der Veer have been appointed as new equity partners.
The dynamic trend of GvW Graf von Westphalen was already confirmed by its shortlisting as finalist for JUVE Law Firm of the Year. “The firm has managed to add a 15-strong team just at the right time. GvW has since combined existing and new competences, helping it to reel in new matters in energy transformation and digitalisation”,…
Nach der Nominierung als Kanzlei des Jahres durch das Branchenmagazin JUVE wurde GvW Graf von Westphalen jetzt erneut als Kanzlei des Jahres bei den „The Lawyer European Awards“ vorgeschlagen
GvW Graf von Westphalen has comprehensively advised Architrave, a Berlin-based proptech company, on the acquisition of the Canadian company Arex Technologies.
GvW Graf von Westphalen hat gestern bei den PMN Awards 2022 zwei Auszeichnungen für hervorragende Leistungen ihres Managements erhalten: Christof Kleinmann und Dr. Robert Theissen sind zu den Kanzleimanagern des Jahres gekürt worden.
GvW Graf von Westphalen has been nominated by Germany’s leading law firm guide JUVE as “Law Firm of the Year”. The title “Law Firm of the Year” is the most coveted honour in the JUVE Awards, which are held annually to celebrate the achievements of law firms in 15 categories.
The financing for the NeuConnect offshore cable link between Germany and the UK is in place: supported by a consortium of over 20 national and international banks and financial institutions, The € 2.8 billion project can now be realized and will be supported by a consortium of over 20 national and international banks and financial…
VALUES Real Estate hat mit dem VALUES Health Invest II einen neuen Fonds für Gesundheitsimmobilien aufgelegt. Das erste Investment des Fonds ist der Ankauf eines Psychiatrischen Centrums in Glücksstadt/Schleswig-Holstein. GvW Graf von Westphalen hat den Käufer bei dieser Transaktion rechtlich und steuerlich begleitet.
With 129 recommendations in the 2022 Best Lawyers survey, GvW Graf von Westphalen achieved its best ranking ever.
GvW advised local public transport provider Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH (NASA), the Thuringia State Office of Construction and Transportation (TLBV) and other transport authorities on the insolvency of train operator Abellio Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH (ABRM).
Klöpferholz will remain in the hands of the fifth generation of the family: Hermann and Florian Wendelstadt, great-great-grandchildren of company founder Johann Christian Klöpfer, acquired 100 percent of the shares in Klöpfer & Königer Management GmbH as well as the associated logistics real estate.
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the shareholders of LucaNet AG, an international financial consolidation and planning software provider, on the PRC-law related aspects of the establishment of a strategic partnership with investor Hg.
Ronnia Zheng, who works for GvW Graf von Westphalen at its Shanghai office, is among the first “local representatives” of the Chinese European Arbitration Center (CEAC): the arbitration organisation has now appointed her as one of the Local Representatives for China.
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised FL Technics on the acquisition of Hanover-based wheels and brakes business.
Granite is expanding its portfolio of logistics properties in Europe: The Canadian-based REIT has acquired the so-called "Lime Portfolio" from the former Malaysian owners, consisting of a total of four logistics centers in Breda (Netherlands) as well as in Wiesbaden (31,877 sqm), Erfurt (20,814 sqm) and Korbach (71,856 sqm). The deal…
HopOn Mobility Ltd. is the new sole shareholder of TAF mobile GmbH. In this cross-border M&A transaction, the Israeli tech company was advised by a team from GvW Graf von Westphalen.
We are all shocked by Vladimir Putin’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine. Our hearts are with the innocent people suffering from this war.
micropsi industries GmbH has successfully closed a $30 million financing round. GvW Graf von Westphalen advised the investors Metaplanet, VSquared Ventures and Ahren Innovation Capital on this transaction.
Following the lateral hire of Dr Cornelius Götze last year, GvW Graf von Westphalen is further expanding its notarial practice in Frankfurt with the addition of Rechtsanwalt, [civil law] Notary and Tax Advisor Dr Ulf Gibhardt
GvW Graf von Westphalen acknowledges the importance of ESG (Environmental Social Governance) for commercial law firms and their clients by appointing Dr Annika Bleier, a lawyer from our Hamburg office, Head of ESG & Sustainability to guide our internal sustainability efforts and advise our firm on ESG matters. In her new role, Dr Bleier…
GvW has advised the French Legrand Group on its acquisition of Geiger Maximizing Net-Solutions GmbH and Geiger Data Network Design GmbH (Geiger Group)
GvW Graf von Westphalen hat T.A. Cook und ihre Gesellschafter bei der Veräußerung ihres Unternehmens an Accenture beraten.
GvW Graf von Westphalen has once again been shortlisted as a finalist for “Law Firm of the Year: Germany” at “The Lawyer European Awards”. The international jury thus continues view GvW as one of Europe’s top law firms.
The partners of GvW Graf von Westphalen have admitted Ms Melanie Eilers and Dr Dominic Köstner as equity partners. Both were elected at the partners’ meeting in Berlin. Christof Kleinmann and Dr Robert Theissen were confirmed in their roles as managing partners of the firm for a further term of two years, respectively. Duesseldorf partner…
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised Hybrid Software Group PLC on its acquisition of ColorLogic GmbH.
Leipzig-based replex GmbH has been acquired by US tech company Cisco Systems Inc. GvW Graf von Westphalen advised the founders of replex on related corporate, tax and employment law matters.
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised GLG Green Lifestyle GmbH, the previous sole shareholder of Utopia GmbH, on the minority investment of UmweltBank Aktiengesellschaft in the company.
Vendis Capital III has acquired a majority interest in BlueBrixx and Model Car World. GvW Graf von Westphalen’s Shanghai office advised the private equity fund on the Chinese law aspects of the transaction.