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JUVE HANDBOOK OF COMMERCIAL LAW FIRMS 2025/2026

In the JUVE Handbook 2025/2026, Berner Fleck Wettich has once again been listed in both the national ranking for corporate law and the ranking for corporate law/M&A in the western region.

“The firm’s work for Steag’s supervisory and management boards in connection with the sale recently brought it to the attention of other corporations. This applies to advising corporate bodies in connection with transactions, but also includes increased involvement in litigation and conflict resolution. The firm’s work for Vodafone has also expanded. With the appointment of a counsel and a new associate, BFW is stabilising its sustainable personnel development.”

Strengths: Corporate law, M&A

Frequently recommended: Dr Thilo Fleck (“gets to the point, very pleasant to deal with”, competitor; “constructive and quick”, competitor), Dr Olaf Berner (“couldn’t be better”, client; “excellent lawyer and strategist,” competitor), Dr Carsten Wettich (“excellent lawyer, very reliable,” client; “profound knowledge, thinks strategically,” competitor), Dr Christian Nienkemper (“technically excellent and very service-oriented,” competitor)

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IFLR 1000

As has been the case since 2015, Berner Fleck Wettich has been consistently recognised by the internationally renowned law directory IFLR1000 – “The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms” for its advice in the area of corporate and M&A and has been included in the ranking for M&A – Germany.

The IFLR 1000 review states: “[The firm] specialises in advising companies and entrepreneurs on corporate law and M&A transactions. The firm boasts strong relationships in corporate Germany, with clients such as real estate developers LEG Group and Adler. In recent highlights, the firm advised software start-up Foxbase in securing an investment from Schöck, and Müller Medien on its sale of solute Holding to ad pepper media International.”

Handelsblatt

Berner Fleck Wettich has been listed by Handelsblatt as one of “Germany’s best lawyers” for several years. Dr Olaf Berner, Dr Thilo Fleck and Dr Christian Nienkemper were once again recognised in the field of corporate law, while Dr Christian Nienkemper were also recognised in the field of mergers and acquisitions, and Dr Olaf Berner, Dr Thilo Fleck, Dr Christian Nienkemper and Dr Carsten Wettich in the fields of corporate governance & compliance and dispute resolution.
In the Ones to Watch category, Dr Patrick Hauser is listed in both the dispute resolution and mergers and acquisitions categories.

Wirtschaftswoche

Berner Fleck Wettich has been listed by WirtschaftsWoche magazine in its list of WiWo TOP law firms for several years. Dr Olaf Berner, Dr Thilo Fleck and Dr Carsten Wettich are currently listed among “Germany’s best corporate lawyers”, while Dr Olaf Berner and Dr Christian Nienkemper are also listed among “Germany’s best M&A lawyers”.

FOCUS

For several years now, Berner Fleck Wettich has been recognised by FOCUS as a top commercial law firm for corporate law and M&A, as well as in the areas of litigation and interdisciplinary practice.

Berner Fleck Wettich has been recognised by brand eins as one of Germany’s best commercial law firms with the highest rating of five stars (Tier I) in the areas of corporate law and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).