Chambers Germany 2026
Corporate/M&A
POELLATH offers a well-established mid-market practice that advises clients on M&A and corporate agreements, including public takeovers. The team acts for German companies on both domestic and international transactions. It advises management boards on the corporate aspects of prominent IPOs, as well as litigation, and collaborates closely with the firm's highly regarded private equity practice. The law firm counts a number of prominent family-run businesses among its clients.
“POELLATH is very good with all technical points and in balancing interests. The combination of legal expertise is very helpful, important and useful for us here.”
“One of POELLATH’s key strengths is their exceptional responsiveness, particularly valued during high-stakes transactional phases.”
Dr. Eva Nase, Dr. Matthias Bruse and Dr. Benedikt Hohaus are recognised as leading advisers.
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Investment Funds
POELLATH has a highly regarded funds practice with strong expertise across a variety of investment law areas. The law firm excels in complex tax, regulatory and contractual issues regarding fund structuring. It also has a noted practice in fund launches of all types and in various industries, with technology funds being a recent focus. Its client list includes both domestic and international institutional investors as well as private equity and venture capital firms.
“The team have a high level of expertise and are highly responsive.”
“POELLATH demonstrate a very strong understanding of our business and show excellent commercial awareness. Their insights consistently reflect a deep grasp of strategic priorities and market dynamics.”
Amos Veith and Dr. Peter Bujotzek are recognised as leading advisers.
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Private Equity/Venture Capital
The German law firm POELLATH houses a renowned venture capital practice with excellent strength in investments, sales and large financing rounds. The team acts for prominent growth funds and international banks, as well as domestic family offices, and startups from the technology and finance sectors. The firm also enjoys a strong standing in the private equity world, often assisting international investors with small to medium-cap transactions. Strategic partnership agreements are also handled by the team. While often active for funds, POELLATH enjoys a particularly strong standing among management boards and is known for handling the participation programmes in larger private equity deals. Its expertise in ancillary areas of transactions, such as tax, further strengthens the firm's overall offering.
“POELLATH has the ability to manage highly complex, long-term projects.”
“POELLATH covers a multitude of jurisdictions while preserving a ‘one face to the customer' approach, making collaboration very efficient.”
Dr. Benedikt Hohaus is recognised as a leading adviser in Private Equity, while his colleague Christian Tönies is recognised as a leading adviser in Venture Capital.
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Real Estate
POELLATH is a respected national law firm that represents clients in real estate transactions across a number of asset classes - most notably retail, office, residential and healthcare facilities. The lawyers possess extensive experience in single-asset and portfolio transactions on both the buy and sell sides. Its client base consists of investors, funds, private equity firms and financial institutions. The team often closely cooperates with its very reputable tax practice to assist with tax-related real estate questions.
“POELLATH comprises excellent legal advisers who can also assess economic contexts. It's always approachable and comes back with superb solutions.”
“POELLATH impresses with its professional competence, extensive experience and solution-oriented approach. The team is always available and flexible.”
Dr. Matthias Durst, Dr. Stefan Lebek and Timo Winkelmann are recognised as leading advisers.
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Tax
POELLATH is noted for its handling of the taxation of M&A, property deals and company reorganisations for a core client base of private equity houses and real estate companies. It is known for advising investors on the taxation of private equity and other investment funds. The law firm has additional strength in handling structural advice, succession planning and issues of international tax law for family-owned companies.
“I always recommend POELLATH.”
“POELLATH is good at identifying risks.”
Dr. Michael Best is recognised as leading adviser.
