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
Viktor A. Baron is an associate at ROHDE BAIER in Munich.
He provides comprehensive advice on corporate law with a particular focus on M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. In particular, he regularly advises technology companies, start-ups and investors on financing rounds, strategic transactions and the establishment of investment structures. He also has extensive experience in advising companies in special situations, in particular in restructuring and insolvency-related processes.
Before joining ROHDE BAIER, Viktor gained valuable experience as a research assistant and legal trainee in international commercial law firms in Munich and Singapore. His keen understanding of the economic and financial challenges faced by fast-growing companies enables him to provide practical and strategic advice.
Viktor A. Baron is admitted to the bar in Germany and advises clients in German and English.
EVOSEC
Advising the acquirer in the context of an asset deal
Exit from international gaming start-up
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
Cédine BensonLL.M. (University of Glasgow)isAssociateat ROHDE BAIER.
Cédine advises primarily on corporate and capital markets law with a particular focus on M&A, PE and venture capital transactions as well as innovative Financing structures. Before joining ROHDE BAIER, Cédine gained valuable experience as a Founder's Associate at an up-and-coming financial services institution that specialises in The use of Web3 technologies in the financial sector. Our clients benefit from their in-depth experience in the FinTech sector combined with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by emerging companies, especially those with View of demanding regulatory framework conditions. Cédine deepened her knowledge as a trainee lawyer and research assistant at renowned law firms. In addition, she regularly publishes specialist articles and is a valued speaker on current regulatory developments and innovative financing models. Her combination of legal expertise and practical experience in the start-up and venture capital scene is particularly valued. Cédine Benson is admitted to the bar in Germany and advises clients in German and English.
Moving Forward International
Advising the seller on the sale of Moving Forward International GmbH to PHSE
Purtel.com
Advising the acquirers on a combined management buy-in/buy-out in relation to Purtel.com GmbH
Advising acquirer in carve-out transaction of German publishing house
Hoppers GmbH
Advising purchasers in the context of an asset deal
Market entry of a Chinese textile group
PPT Energy Consultancy GmbH
Advising sellers in the context of a management buy-out
RUHE - Group
Advising the sellers on the sale of two biogas plants to Byont
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 implementation of a Founder VSOP
Sarah Döllekes, LL.M. (London), is an associate at ROHDE BAIER in Munich.
Sarah specialises in corporate law and M&A. She supports national and international clients in corporate transactions, joint ventures and reorganisations, contributing her expertise in corporate law and insolvency law.
Before joining ROHDE BAIER as an associate, she worked as a legal trainee and research associate at a Big Four law firm and as a research assistant at a leading insolvency law firm, where she gained insights into commercial law, particularly insolvency and corporate law.
Sarah Döllekes, LL.M. (London), is admitted to the bar in Germany and advises clients in German and English.
Magdalena Krezel is an Associate at ROHDE BAIER in Frankfurt am Main.
She advises comprehensively on commercial and corporate law with a particular focus on M&A, venture capital and private equity.
She supports start-ups and investors with in-depth expertise and assists them with financing rounds, strategic transactions and the customised design of investment structures. Her strong economic understanding enables her to guide her clients through demanding entrepreneurial challenges with foresight and a practical strategy.
Before joining ROHDE BAIER, she gained valuable experience as a research assistant at an international commercial law firm in Frankfurt and as a trainee lawyer at a renowned German car manufacturer based in Munich.
Magdalena Krezel is admitted to the bar in Germany and advises clients in German, English and Polish.
Sustainable Thinking
Advice on the acquisition of own shares as part of a share deal
OLO GmbH
Advice on acquisition as part of a founder buy-out
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 implementation of a Founder VSOP
Serafima Wegelin is an associate at ROHDE BAIER in Munich.
Serafima advises on M&A and private equity transactions as well as on corporate law issues. She assists national and international clients with corporate transactions, investment rounds and restructuring, and also advises on complex corporate law issues.
Before joining ROHDE BAIER, Serafima gained extensive practical experience at an international intellectual property law firm. This role allowed her to further develop her expertise in technology-related industries – expertise that particularly benefits our SaaS, software and tech deals.
Serafima Wegelin is admitted to practise law in Germany and advises clients in German and English.
Dr Lutz Krämer is Of Counsel in the Frankfurt office of ROHDE BAIER.
Lutz advises decision-makers, primarily management and supervisory board members, in particular in the areas of corporate governance, compliance, capital market communication and boardroom advice. Lutz has more than twenty years of experience as a partner of leading global law firms in the areas of corporate takeovers, capital increases, IPOs and boardroom advice.
As the long-standing head of the corporate and capital markets departments of a leading US commercial law firm, our clients benefit from his unique experience and industry knowledge. His advisory style is characterised by precise recommendations for action, even in complex situations, with a great understanding of the economic interests of the parties. This makes him an indispensable sparring partner for our clients.
Lutz is admitted as a lawyer in Germany and is also a banker with several years of experience as in-house counsel at a major German bank. He advises in German and English and has been recommended for decades by Juve, Kanzleimonitor and Chambers as well as other law firm directories as a leading lawyer in his practice.
Dr Lutz Krämer brings with him the experience of more than forty IPOs and capital increases as well as fifteen company takeovers on the bidder and target company side.
KKR - Springer takeover
Advising the investment bank Allen & Co. on the takeover offer to the outside shareholders of the media group Axel Springer SE by the financial investor KKR with a valuation of Axel Springer SE in the amount of EUR 6.8 billion.
GfK
Advising GfK SE on the merger with US company NielsenIQ with a total transaction volume of over USD 6 billion.
Jenoptik
Advising Jenoptik AG on the sale of the military technology division Vincorion to the financial investor STAR Capital.
Charlotte Seltenreich is a legal assistant in the Frankfurt office of ROHDE BAIER.
She advises on M&A, PE and VC transactions as well as on general corporate law issues. Charlotte completed her first state examination and gained her first practical experience as an intern at an international law firm before joining ROHDE BAIER.
Anna-Lena Volkmann is a legal assistant in the Munich office of ROHDE BAIER.
She advises on M&A, PE and VC transactions as well as on general corporate law issues. Before joining ROHDE BAIER, Anna-Lena gained practical experience in an international law firm in the real estate sector. She completed her first state examination in Munich.
Pia Wächter is a legal assistant in the Frankfurt office of ROHDE BAIER.
She advises on M&A, PE and VC transactions as well as on general corporate law issues. Pia has completed her first state examination and, before joining ROHDE BAIER, gained her first practical experience as a research assistant at a listed credit institution.
Moritz Ziegler is a legal associate in the Munich office of ROHDE BAIER.
He advises on M&A, PE and VC transactions as well as general corporate law issues. Prior to joining ROHDE BAIER, Moritz gained practical experience at international commercial law firms in the areas of M&A and antitrust law.
Lisa Kontetzki is a student assistant in the Frankfurt office of ROHDE BAIER.
She provides support in particular in the areas of assistance and administration. Prior to joining ROHDE BAIER, she gained practical experience in the administrative area at various law firms and completed an internship in the real estate area at a European commercial law firm.
Alessa Schiller is responsible for the Assistance and Administration function at ROHDE BAIER.
She supports the partners and the team in all administrative areas.
Before joining ROHDE BAIER, she gained valuable experience as an investment assistant at an international property consultancy and in HR/employee secondment at a renowned German car manufacturer based in Munich.
Anna Schmidt is responsible for the HR & Events functions at ROHDE BAIER's Frankfurt office.
Anna has also been working for a listed insurance group based in Munich for over ten years, currently as a senior associate in the role of team leader.
Her in-depth knowledge in the areas of personnel recruitment and development as well as employee qualification is a decisive factor for the dynamic growth of ROHDE BAIER. Anna's strategic vision and her ability to motivate and inspire people make her indispensable as a manager at ROHDE BAIER.
