Below are profiles of 10 leading commercial and full-service law firms in Germany. These firms are recognised for advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, private equity firms, and international investors on complex domestic and cross-border legal matters across Germany, Europe, and globally.
1. Hengeler Mueller
Company history
Founded in 1990 through the merger of several long-established German law firms, with roots dating back to the early 20th century, Hengeler Mueller is one of Germany’s premier independent commercial law firms. The firm is renowned for advising on major mergers and acquisitions, banking, competition, and dispute resolution matters.
Services
- Corporate & Mergers and Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Competition Law
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Tax
- Employment
- Private Equity
- Restructuring
- Regulatory Law
Address
Bockenheimer Landstraße 24, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Telephone
+49 69 17095 0
Homepage
Hengeler Mueller
2. Noerr Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
Company history
Established in 1950, Noerr is one of Germany’s largest independent business law firms. With offices across Germany and internationally, the firm advises clients on corporate transactions, finance, tax, technology, and complex litigation.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Litigation
- Competition
- Employment
- Tax
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Technology
Address
Brienner Straße 28, 80333 Munich, Germany
Telephone
+49 89 28628 0
Homepage
Noerr
3. Gleiss Lutz
Company history
Founded in 1949, Gleiss Lutz is one of Germany’s leading full-service commercial law firms. The firm is widely recognised for its expertise in corporate law, competition, employment, and regulatory matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Banking & Finance
- Competition
- Employment
- Litigation
- Tax
- Real Estate
- Compliance
- Intellectual Property
Address
Taunusanlage 11, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Telephone
+49 69 95514 0
Homepage
Gleiss Lutz
4. Freshfields
Company history
Originally founded in 1743, Freshfields has maintained a significant presence in Germany for decades, with major offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Munich. The firm is recognised for advising multinational corporations and financial institutions on high-value cross-border matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Tax
- Employment
- Competition
- Restructuring
- Regulatory
Address
Bockenheimer Anlage 44, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Telephone
+49 69 27308 0
Homepage
Freshfields
5. CMS Germany
Company history
CMS Germany forms part of the international CMS network and traces its German heritage to 1999 following the merger of several leading firms. It is one of Germany’s largest commercial law firms with offices throughout the country.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Employment
- Tax
- Energy
- Technology
- Intellectual Property
Address
Mainzer Landstraße 29–35, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Telephone
+49 69 71701 500
Homepage
CMS Germany
6. POELLATH
Company history
Founded in 1997, POELLATH is a leading German commercial law firm specialising in private equity, venture capital, tax, corporate law, and asset management. The firm is particularly well known for advising investors and entrepreneurs.
Services
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Corporate
- Tax
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Investment Funds
- Family Offices
- Private Clients
- Asset Management
- Corporate Governance
Address
Friedrichstraße 149, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Telephone
+49 30 28442 0
Homepage
POELLATH
7. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Company history
Established in 1992, Luther has become one of Germany’s largest independent business law firms, with offices across Germany and key international locations. The firm advises clients across numerous industry sectors.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Employment
- Litigation
- Tax
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
- Energy
- Public Procurement
- Compliance
Address
Anna-Schneider-Steig 22, 50678 Cologne, Germany
Telephone
+49 221 9937 0
Homepage
Luther
8. Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Company history
Founded in 1971, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek is a leading full-service commercial law firm with offices throughout Germany and internationally. The firm represents businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Public Law
- Intellectual Property
- Competition
- Insolvency
Address
Magnusstraße 13, 50672 Cologne, Germany
Telephone
+49 221 2052 0
Homepage
Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
9. Clifford Chance Deutschland
Company history
Clifford Chance has operated in Germany since 1947 and today maintains offices in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Munich. The firm advises leading corporations, banks, investment funds, and governments on significant cross-border transactions.
Services
- Corporate
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Private Equity
- Tax
- Real Estate
- Funds
- Infrastructure
Address
Mainzer Landstraße 46, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Telephone
+49 69 7199 01
Homepage
Clifford Chance Deutschland
10. ARQIS Rechtsanwälte
Company history
Founded in 2006, ARQIS is a modern commercial law firm with offices in Düsseldorf, Munich, and Tokyo. The firm has developed a strong reputation for advising German and international companies on corporate, employment, M&A, and Japanese-European business matters.
Services
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Employment
- Litigation
- Compliance
- Intellectual Property
- Competition
- Real Estate
- Data Protection
- Japanese Business Advisory
Address
Breite Straße 27, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Telephone
+49 211 13069 0
Homepage
ARQIS Rechtsanwälte