A recent US survey conducted by executive search firm BarkerGilmore, entitled The GC–Board Alignment Gap, shines a light on an issue that is equally relevant for Europe: is the strategic value of the general
An important chapter in the legal history of the Carlsberg Group is coming to a close. Ulrik Andersen (pictured), the long-standing group general counsel of the Danish beverage giant, has announced his decision to step
Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm with over US$7 billion in assets under management, has signed an agreement to acquire PayByPhone from Corpay together with a team from Hengeler Mueller led by Tobias
The company Microsynetics, operating under the brand Gardia, has successfully completed a Series A financing round in the amount of 8.5 million euros. Lark provided comprehensive legal advice to Microsynetics throughout the financing round with Dr
DLA Piper has announced the appointment of Dr Jan Geert Meents (PICTURED) as Country Managing Partner (CMP) for Germany, effective 1 May 2026. He succeeds the current Co-Country Managing Partners, Dr Kai Bodenstedt and Dr Martin Haller,
Baker McKenzie is preparing to swing the redundancy axe through its business services departments, with AI apparently shouldering much of the blame for what could affect hundreds of employees worldwide. The global giant has reportedly
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has confirmed the creation of an additional panel at its Düsseldorf facility, with Bérénice Thom (PICTURED) appointed to lead it. The expansion, which takes effect on 1 March,
Dr. Christoph Wolf (PICTURED), a seasoned capital markets and corporate lawyer, has joined Jones Day as a partner in its Financial Markets Practice. He is based in the Firm’s Frankfurt Office. Dr. Wolf brings
Oppenhoff is opening its third German office in Munich on May 1, 2026, marking a strategic pivot following the closure of its Hamburg location in 2024. The Cologne-headquartered firm will launch with at least 20 lawyers, targeting growth to 30
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
