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 Legal 500 - 2022 The Darmstadt law firm v. KEUSSLER RECHTSANWÄLTE advises on issues of national and international business law with particular strengths in M&A as well as corporate, labor and contract law. Capacities in data protection law, public procurement law and IP law complete the range of services, and the firm is also active in litigation. The unit advises companies in diverse sectors, but focuses on the fields of chemicals, biology and pharmaceuticals, which is evident not least from its many years of work for Bayer AG. Practice head and founding partner Johann von Keussler primarily advises clients from the chemicals and biology sectors on commercial and corporate issues. Nils Schmiedeknecht and senior associate Mark Butzmann deal with operational business and contract drafting, while Martin Bouchon has in-depth experience in corporate succession. Senior associate Angela Harth is a 'profound connoisseur of English and German employment law' and another integral team member. Head of Practice: Johann von Keussler; Nils Schmiedeknecht Other core attorneys: Martin Bouchon; Mark Butzmann; Angela Harth Please read on here. Legal 500 - 2021 The renowned Darmstadt law firm v. KEUSSLER RECHTSANWÄLTE focuses on national and international business law and related areas of law, ranging from corporate law and M&A to trademark, IT and data protection law and labor law issues. Clients are advised on contractual matters and assisted in product liability cases, as well as participation in public tenders and other projects. Litigation, arbitration and mediation are also part of the advisory portfolio; here Mark Butzmann contributes his experience as an arbitrator. A sector focus is clearly on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and chemicals, with the long-term client relationship with Bayer AG being of particular importance. The firm's practice has a strong international focus and deals with both German companies operating internationally and foreign companies operating in Germany. Johann von Keussler, 'who has many years of experience in the chemical industry,' and Nils Schmiedeknecht, who brings a 'profound knowledge of both the legal context and the industrial environment,' are key contacts at the firm. Martin Bouchon joined from Bouchon & Partner in January 2020 to strengthen the M&A practice. Head of Practice Johann von Keussler; Nils Schmiedeknecht Other core attorneys: Martin Bouchon; Mark Butzmann Legal 500 - 2020 The commercial law advice of the Darmstadt law firm v. KEUSSLER RECHTSANWÄLTE includes out-of-court and in-court advice on product liability cases, the restructuring of companies threatened by insolvency, corporate law issues, the execution of M&A transactions as well as trademark and data protection law matters. In addition, the firm advises on employment law regulations and draws up purchase, supply, development and research agreements. Name partner Johann von Keussler is experienced in advising on the relocation of production sites and has expertise in the restructuring of parts of companies. In particular, the firm maintains client relationships with chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology groups, including Bayer AG. Practice head: Johann von Keussler Other core attorneys: Mark Butzmann Legal 500 - 2019 The client base of the "very competent" Darmstadt law firm v. KEUSSLER RECHTSANWÄLTE, which boasts "individual and personal advice" as well as "an unusually sound understanding of industry", comes from the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries on the one hand, while financial service providers also represent an important pillar. The legal focus of the law firm, which is also "excellent in international matters", includes M&A advice, drafting contracts, litigation, and support in matters of location law. For example, Mark Butzmann advises Bayer on drafting and negotiating the site agreements to be transferred to BASF in connection with the takeover of Monsanto. He is also mandated together with the "highly efficient" Johann von Keussler in the execution of M&A projects and day-to-day contract structuring. In addition, the firm is permanently engaged in the review of financial constructs for a major financial services provider. Angela Harth, who focuses on employment law and M&A, and the "highly experienced and extremely competent" Nils Schmiedeknecht, who is active in commercial law and litigation, are also recommended. Legal 500 - 2018 The Darmstadt based law firm v. Keussler Rechtsanwälte is best known for its knowledge of the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and counts Bayer CropScience, AB Enzymes and companies from the Celanese Group among its clients. The focus of his advice is on national and international business law, whereby he increasingly takes on employment law and restructuring mandates and is also consulted in litigation cases: For example, Mark Butzmann defended a provider of integrated security packages out of court against claims for damages by an energy company for breach of contract. Another highlight was advising a software development company on the sale of 90% of its shares to an investor group, which was advised by the renowned Johann von Keussler in cooperation with Wolfdietrich Geidel and Angela Harth. Legal 500 - 2017 v. Keussler Attorneys at Law is particularly well known for advising national and international companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as the IT sector. The focus is on advising on contractual matters, labour and corporate law, including transaction and restructuring support, as well as product liability cases. Bayer Crop Science, the crop protection division of Bayer, is a permanent client of the firm and acts as the legal department for the Frankfurt-Höchst site. The central legal department in Monheim provides advice on purchasing and sales issues and on capital expenditure projects. From the IT sector, the company looked after Software, a software solutions company based in Darmstadt. In addition, two companies from the warehouse technology sector were acquired as clients, which were advised on the acquisition and sale of subsidiaries, including the redesign of a sales concept. In employment law, the firm is particularly experienced in the areas of restructuring and relocation. Johann von Keussler is recommended. Legal 500 - 2016 The Darmstadt law firm v. Keussler Rechtsanwälte delivers "far more than one might expect" and is considered "highly recommendable for internationally oriented medium-sized businesses". The team provides comprehensive advice on commercial law, but has a particular specialisation in advising companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The firm can point to a number of notable mandates, including long-term advice to BayerCropScience, most recently on investment projects in Germany and abroad. Other clients include Bayer Health Care, one of the world's leading textile discounters and developers of payment systems. Name partner Johann von Keussler is considered to be "very economically minded" and a "good negotiator with a good knowledge of the market". Angela Harth is "fast and reliable" and offers "high quality". Legal 500 - 2015 v. Keussler Rechtsanwälte, based in Darmstadt, Germany, impresses with its "excellent knowledge of the industry". Clients also appreciate the firm's "excellent communication skills, so that even non-lawyers know what is at stake". The law firm is primarily mandated by medium-sized companies as well as German and international industrial enterprises, with a focus on the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Long-standing client relationships exist, for example, with Bayer CropScience and various companies from the Celanese Group. An international plastics manufacturer was advised on employment law issues relating to a restructuring in Frankfurt-Höchst, and a leading plastics manufacturer was won as a permanent client. The team leaders Johann G. v. Keussler and Nils Schmiedeknecht are recommended. Legal 500 - 2014 v. Keussler, based in Darmstadt, provides comprehensive advice in commercial law, including litigation, where the firm is usually mandated by medium-sized companies. A particular focus is the representation of industrial companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, whereby the comparatively small law firm can boast a considerable list of clients in this field, including the representation of Bayer CropScience. Legal issues relating to industrial parks are a specialty, and the firm advised on the complete relocation of Ticona to Industriepark Höchst, which became necessary due to the expansion of Frankfurt Airport. The firm has been providing comprehensive advice to AB Enzymes for several years and recently won a company from the IT sector as a client. Johann von Keussler is recommended. |
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