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Journal StiftungsWelt, edition 04/2017, p. 34Current article of Thilo Fleck with a checklist for the legal aspects of a foundation succession

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Journal SPuRt, edition 6/2017, p. 229 Current article of Carsten Wettich on the latest Federal Supreme Court decision on the admissibility of business activities of registered associations

IFLR1000 Ranking Germany 2017Berner Fleck Wettich again listed in IFLR1000’s 2018 ranking for Corporate and M&A

The corporate law boutique Berner Fleck Wettich has been distinguished by the international law directory IFLR1000 – “The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms” for its Corporate and M&A practice and has been ranked in its annual ranking for M&A – Germany 2018.

In the review, IFLR 1000 states:

Berner Fleck Wettich is a domestic corporate boutique recognised for M&A advice and specialising in representing start-ups.

In M&A the firm has mostly worked on buy side, domestic asset-purchases, although it has also advised on a few share purchase transactions. It has also overseen the establishment of multiple joint ventures.

The firm advises across a wide variety of sectors, including IT, real estate and construction.

The team was strengthened by the arrival of Christian Nienkemper in March 2017.

Some of the firm’s key clients include LEG Immobilien, The NAGA Group, AHG Allgemeine Hospitalgesellschaft, and Iome.

Client feedback

“It has great experience in funding for start-ups and offers excellent accessibility together with sound business understanding.” – Banking and finance

“The firm is very knowledgeable and possesses an ability to quickly provide tailor-made solutions to specific legal challenges.” – Banking and finance, Capital markets

“BFW has brilliant corporate lawyers and provides extremely high quality advice and service comparable to that provided by a leading big firm.” – Banking and finance, M&A,

“Its lawyers are great, motivated professionals with a deep working knowledge of the legal topics.” – Banking and finance, M&A

“Excellent boutique covering all business needs, legal or otherwise.” – Capital markets, M&A

Thilo Fleck

“Dr Fleck possesses deep legal knowledge and experience, a great consumer dedication and wonderful commercial understanding.”

“He is the best lawyer I have ever had.”

“His legal understanding of capital market regulations is exceptional.”

“His strengths include: excellent accessibility, great experience in start-up funding and sound business understanding.”

Carsten Wettich

“He demonstrated great accessibility and possesses very good legal knowledge.”

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JUVE handbook German Commercial Law Firms (GCLF) 2018Berner Fleck Wettich again included in JUVE handbook

The corporate law boutique Berner Fleck Wettich has been included again by „JUVE Verlag für juristische Information“ in the JUVE handbook German Commercial Law Firms (region West Germany / Duesseldorf) in its ranking for corporate and M&A practice. Futhermore, it has been included in the national ranking for corporate as also recommended law firm.

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FOCUS Top business law firm 2017Berner Fleck Wettich included in the list of top law firms for corporate law

RWS, 15/08/2017Berner Fleck Wettich advises Robert Bosch Group on planned acquisition of M.T.A. S.p.A.

Robert Bosch S.p.A., an Italian subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Group, (“Robert Bosch“) have announced that they will acquire 100% of the share capital of M.T.A. S.p.A. (“MTA“). MTA develops, produces and sells highly efficient HVAC systems for industrial processes and commercial applications. The comprehensive product portfolio for industrial and commercial applications focuses on chiller technology as well as heat pumps with output ratings up to 1.7 megawatts. The parties agreed not to disclose any financial details of the transaction. In 2016, MTA had about 400 employees and generated a turnover of about 76 million Euros. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.

Berner Fleck Wettich advised Robert Bosch as local counsel on all questions related to German law as part of a multidisciplinary and international team led by BonelliErede including Uría Menéndez (Spanish law), K&L Gates (US law), and Schönherr Rechtsanwälte (Romanian law). MTA was advised by Chiomenti.

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JUVE Steuermarkt, 17/7/2017Let there be light: ITAB acquires D&L und D. Lindner with Berner Fleck WettichBerner Fleck Wettich

The companies D&L Lichtplanung and D. Lindner Lichttechnische Großhandlung with seat in Menden were taken over by ITAB Germany in June 2017. The acquisition was completed after the antitrust clearance by the Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) was obtained. ITAB Germany is a subsidiary of the listed ITAB Shop Concept with seat in Sweden. […]

Advisors ITAB Group
Berner Fleck Wettich (Duesseldorf): Dr. Thilo Fleck (lead partner), Dr. Christian Nienkemper (both Corporate/M&A; both Düsseldorf)
Ernst & Young (Cologne): Sascha Schmidt (Tax; Cologne) – known within the market
Reysen (Frankfurt): Evelyn Niitväli (antitrust law)
Vangard (Duesseldorf): Dr. Stefan Röhrborn; Associate: Dr. Thomas Pauken (both employment law)
Wesslau Söderqvist (Joenkoeping, Sweden): Björn Lind (Corporate/M&A)
Inhouse Recht (Joenkoeping, Sweden): Frida Karlsson (General Counsel)

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M&A Review, issue April 2017New Partner for Berner Fleck Wettich

Financier Worldwide Magazine, April 2017Expert briefing by Dr Burkhard Fassbach and Dr Carsten Wettich: The ‘nuts and bolts’ of D&O insurance in Germany

In the international renowned magazine Financier Worldwide, Burkhard Fassbach, MRH Trowe Frankfurt, and Carsten Wettich, Berner Fleck Wettich Duesseldorf,  give an overwiew of the D&O insurance and practical importance in Germany.

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RWS, 23/03/2017Berner Fleck Wettich advises Doctena on takeover of the medical division of Terminland

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