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Munich is one of the leading economic regions in Europe. The financially strong and rapidly growing city is, in particular due to its excellent business environment, of enormous importance for the German economy—both nationally and internationally.

The city has special relevance for investors of important European and global industries. Market participants from the automotive and real estate industries as well as private equity investors and agents of the healthcare sector enjoy a well-developed infrastructure—along with all the advantages of a renowned center of education in Europe.

Since 2019, Dentons now counts a total of four offices in Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf). In Munich, our locally anchored team has particular experience in the areas of Corporate/M&A, joint ventures, private equity, restructuring, litigation and tax. From Munich we serve a variety of national and international clients. In addition, we assist you with all legal issues arising from everyday business and in matters of strategic planning.

Our attorneys and tax advisors in Munich offer you practical solutions in the following areas:

• Banking and Finance/Financial Regulation and Funds   
• Capital Markets
• Competition and Antitrust 
• Compliance
• Corporate/M&A
• Employment 
• Energy
• Health Care
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Life Sciences 
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Private Equity 
• Public Law
• Public Procurement
• Real Estate
• Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
• Tax

Recognition

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Chambers Germany 2025: Dentons consolidates its ranking position

February 20, 2025

The inaugural edition of the Chambers Germany guide has recognized 14 Dentons lawyers as leaders in their respective fields. Additionally, Dentons’ teams across Germany received practice and sector rankings in nine areas.

Dentons receives five awards at the EMEA Women in Business Law Awards 2024

June 28, 2024

Global law firm Dentons has been honored with five awards at the 2024 Women in Business Law Awards EMEA, celebrating its efforts to promote gender equality and the advancement of women within the legal profession and beyond.

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Insights

Copyright infringement by AI training

October 2, 2024

Germany: On 27 September 2024, the Hamburg Regional Court (LG Hamburg) delivered a significant ruling in case 310 O 227/23, regarding copyright infringement in connection with AI training datasets. The court ruled against the plaintiff, who claimed that the defendant had infringed his copyright by using a photo in a dataset for training generative artificial intelligence (AI).

AI in Business: Understanding the Legal Framework

September 4, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought about a significant intersection with intellectual property rights, raising critical questions and considerations for companies and legal practitioners alike. This event explored the complexities of AI as it relates to intellectual property and the anticipated impact of the forthcoming EU AI Act. Participants gained insights into navigating the legal landscape to harness AI's potential while ensuring compliance and protection of intellectual property.

Institutional DeFi: Navigating the landscape

June 28, 2024

Europe: Delve into the rapidly evolving world of Institutional Decentralized Finance (DeFi). This publication provides an in-depth analysis of how blockchain technologies are reshaping the financial sector, from traditional banking systems to innovative investment solutions. The whitepaper explores the challenges, opportunities, and future directions of DeFi, offering valuable insights for financial institutions looking to navigate this new terrain.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons announces 2025 partner and counsel promotions in Europe and Central Asia

April 28, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 lawyers to partner, three to Senior Counsel, six to Managing Counsel, and 46 to Counsel as part of the 2025 promotion round across Europe and Central Asia. The promoted lawyers represent 13 countries, 18 offices, and all practice groups operating in the Europe Region.

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

Dentons advises Nehlsen on acquisition of Karl Meyer AG

March 27, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised the international environmental and waste management service provider Nehlsen Aktiengesellschaft on the acquisition of Karl Meyer AG.

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