Thorsten Rohde, Mag. iur. (Dublin) is a founding partner and heads the Frankfurt office of ROHDE BAIER.
In the context of national and cross-border corporate transactions, Thorsten advises on commercial and corporate law with a particular focus on M&A, private equity, venture & growth capital and search funds. He sees his role as a sparring partner for managers and decision-makers not only on core legal issues. Clients praise his "strong commercial understanding" and "technical implementation strength" as well as his "exceptional personal commitment" and "drive to achieve goals".
Before founding ROHDE BAIER, Thorsten worked for a renowned US law firm. He is admitted to the bar in Germany and works in German and English.
Thorsten regularly comments, publishes and discusses current developments in law and business on LinkedIn and elsewhere. He is the editor of the Kick-off Call podcast (www.kickoffcall.de).
Regelmatic sale to Dussmann
Advising the sellers on the sale of regelmatic GmbH to Dussmann.
TIER Mobility AG
Advising TIER Mobility AG on the takeover of the bike sharing provider nextbike.
FNZ
Advising FNZ on the acquisition of Diamos.
Toyota Industries Corporation
Advising Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) on the acquisition of all shares in the viastore Group.
Nestlé
Advising Nestlé on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ankerkraut GmbH and a related shareholders' agreement.
Zalando
Advising Zalando on the acquisition of a majority stake in Highsnobiety, one of the world's most influential media brands for street style and new luxury culture.
vc trade GmbH
Advising vc trade GmbH on the financing round with Bayern LB, Helaba and Raiffeisen Bank International as investors.
Jenoptik
Advising Jenoptik AG on the sale of the military technology division Vincorion to the financial investor STAR Capital.
Purtel.com
Advising the acquirers on a combined management buy-in/buy-out in relation to Purtel.com GmbH.
Moving Forward International
Advising the seller on the sale of Moving Forward International GmbH to PHSE.
MECOTEC
Advising the acquirer on the acquisition of ZIMNO TECH Sp. z o. o. (Wroclaw, Poland) from Restore - Austin Cryo Ventures LLC (Austin, USA) in the field of cryotechnology.
Demo Up Cliplister GmbH
Advising the management on the sale to E-Commerce Software Group, a portfolio company of Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH.
Nanoris Holding
Advising Nanoris Holding on its investment in MoleQlar.
Advising founders on exits in the health and education sector.
Advising acquirer in carve-out transaction and acquisition of assets of a publishing house.
Sustainable Thinking
Advice on the acquisition of own shares as part of a share deal.
RUHE - Group
Advising the sellers on the sale of two biogas plants to Byont.
PPT Energy Consultancy GmbH
Advising sellers in the context of a management buy-out.
Buy-and-build mandate in the business service sector.
RUHE - Group
Advising the sellers on the sale of assets to Byont Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG.
saint sass
Advising the company on a financing round with the participation of Infinitas Investment Group Limited and Bronk Venture Capital GmbH through a primary and secondary as well as the implementation of a Founder VSOP.
Dr Johannes Baier is a founding partner and heads the Munich office of ROHDE BAIER.
Johannes primarily advises on corporate, commercial and property law and guides national and cross-border transactions with a particular focus on succession in medium-sized companies as well as private equity and venture & growth capital. He is guided by the commercial success of entrepreneurs and decision-makers, whom he supports as part of a closely coordinated team. Clients recommend Johannes as "precise yet pragmatic" and appreciate his "mediating skills in tense situations".
Before founding the law firm, Johannes worked as interim corporate counsel for a listed biotech company and for a leading international commercial law firm. He is admitted to the German Bar and advises in German and English.
Johannes also comments, publishes and discusses current legal and economic developments and is a regular guest on various formats. Johannes also publishes the podcast Kick-off Call (www.kickoffcall.de) together with Thorsten and the ROHDE BAIER team.
Siemens
Advising on the sale of the Commercial Vehicles business to Meritor, Inc.
Aurelius
Advising on the acquisition of LSG Group, a leading global airline caterer, from Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Aurelius
Advising on the acquisition of the printing plate manufacturer AGFA Offset Solutions from AGFA-Gevaert NV
Reorganisation
Advising a leading global fast food franchise group on a group-wide spin-off
Purtel.com
Advising the acquirers on a combined management buy-in/buy-out in relation to Purtel.com GmbH
MECOTEC
Advising the acquirer on the acquisition of ZIMNO TECH Sp. z o. o. (Wroclaw, Poland) from Restore - Austin Cryo Ventures LLC (Austin, USA) in the field of cryotechnology
Demo Up Cliplister GmbH
Advising the management on the sale to E-Commerce Software Group, a portfolio company of Bregal Unternehmerkapital GmbH
Exit from international gaming start-up
Market entry of a Chinese textile group
Hoppers GmbH
Advising purchasers in the context of an asset deal
PPT Energy Consultancy GmbH
Advising sellers in the context of a management buy-out
Buy-and-build mandate in the business service sector
EVOSEC
Advising the acquirer in the context of an asset deal
OLO GmbH
Advice on acquisition as part of a founder buy-out
saint sass
Advising the company on a financing round with the participation of Infinitas Investment Group Limited and Bronk Venture Capital GmbH through a primary and secondary as well as implementation of a Founder VSOP
