Taylor Wessing strengthens M&A practice with partner from Baker McKenzie

Taylor Wessing is strengthening its Corporate/M&A practice with Dr. Thorsten Seidel (PICTURED). The M&A expert and notary specializing in corporate law joined the firm’s Berlin office as a partner effective February 2nd.

Dr. Thorsten Seidel joins from Baker McKenzie, where he also served as a partner. He brings more than 25 years of experience in cross-border M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, particularly in the chemicals, life sciences, real estate, and other regulated sectors. Thorsten Seidel advises on corporate law, complex M&A projects, and post-M&A disputes, and also practices as a notary with a focus on corporate law and real estate transactions.

“Corporate/M&A is and remains a cornerstone of our firm and a key growth driver. We are therefore delighted to have secured Dr. Thorsten Seidel, a highly experienced M&A lawyer and notary who will strengthen our team both professionally and strategically, and will play a pivotal role in the continued expansion of our Corporate/M&A practice,” comments Dr. Oliver Bertram, Global Co-Chair and Managing Partner at Taylor Wessing Germany.

Dr. Christian Traichel, Co-Head of the international and Head of the German Corporate/M&A Group, adds: “We are seeing significant transformation pressure in our core sectors, coupled with highly selective deal dynamics. It is precisely in this environment that deep industry expertise, transaction experience, and strategic foresight are crucial. With Dr. Thorsten Seidel, we are gaining a partner who meets these requirements in exceptional fashion and will sustainably strengthen our Corporate/M&A practice.”