"... Berlin office ... at the forefront of the local market ..." JUVE Handbook on Commercial Law Firms [German ed.] 2008/2009

"... recent expansions in Berlin furthering the profile ... in the German market" Chambers Europe 2008

"One of the leading firms in Berlin ..." German Commercial Law Firms 2007

Gleiss Lutz has had an office direct in the heart of Berlin since 1990. With over 45 lawyers and a strong notary practice, we advise companies, corporations and associations in all areas of business law. Our emphases are national and international corporate and real state transactions, including structured tender procedures. We advise clients in restructurings with respect to labour law, advise on corporate, tax and contractual law and in high-end litigation. Further specialised areas include industrial joint ventures, greenfield investments, energy, IT, protection of industrial property and media law. In public/administrative law, the Berlin team has, especially in regard to building, planning and subsidy law, excellent relationships with building authorities and ministries. Additional areas of specialisation include life sciences and telecommunications law.