Germany

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Firm overview

Schalast is one of the leading commercial law firms in the German financial center of Frankfurt am Main. Further locations of the law firm are Berlin, Hamburg, Duesseldorf and Stuttgart. Schalast advises ambitious companies from Germany and around the world. The currently more than 80 lawyers are organized in the practice groups Employment Law, Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, IP, IT & Media, Tax, Private Clients, Real Estate, Energy, Infrastructure & Telecommunications, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Competition Law. The notary's office forms a further focus. The firm is a member of the international Tier 1 network Multilaw and is thus able to assist clients worldwide.

Schalast has supported social projects for years through pro bono work as well as donations and wants to contribute to the topic of sustainability. Therefore, the law firm has derived internal standards derived from the United Nations (UN) Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and introduced an SDG Officer. Schalast has been certified as climate neutral since the beginning of 2020 and is a member of the initiatives Climate Change Now, and The Chancery Lane Project. www.schalast.com

Firm overview

Global Reach, Local Expertise: Tailored Legal Solutions for Every Key Industry

With a team of over 4,000 lawyers, technologists, and consultants across over 100 countries, PwC's Global Legal Business Solutions offers a broad spectrum of legal services with expertise in key industries. Leveraging a global network, PwC provides a unique legal partnership that integrates legal expertise, business acumen, and innovative technology. Whether clients need strategic advice for complex transactions and disputes, ongoing support for daily legal operations, or access to specialized legal skills and resources, our teams adapt to their goals and requirements.

Global Law Firm Services

We provide legal services in Corporate Law & International Business Reorganizations, Entity Governance & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Financial Services, Employment Law & Mobility, Competition Law & Antitrust, IT, Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection, Projects & Infrastructure, Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Insolvency & Debt Recovery, International Trade & Supply Chain Management, Legal Sustainability, and Energy Transition & Renewables, among others. We have the expertise across more than one hundred jurisdictions, navigating international regulations, providing expert counsel on all types of contracts, supporting both local and international regulatory investigations and litigation, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. 

Legal Department Consulting

We help companies optimize their legal function by bringing in our expertise in devising a strategy grounded in business goals and considerate of the latest in legal technology advancements. We assess and benchmark in-house legal teams to identify and execute on opportunities to improve their operating models, leverage automation and legal technologies, and deliver significant cost savings. We use PwC-developed tools and work with over 20 alliance partners including major players in the generative AI space. Our services in this area include Legal Function Strategy, Legal Technology Advisory & Implementation, Organizational Design, Outsourcing, Process Optimization, and Right-Sourcing & Vendor Management.

Managed Legal Services

We deploy our Managed Legal Services teams to support day-to-day legal tasks and operations of in-house legal teams, helping our clients reduce costs. Our legal and technology delivery teams offer support with: Claims Management, Contract Management, Contract Review & Remediation, Entity Management, HR Compliance, and Privacy Management. We have over 20 legal services delivery centers in six continents covering Americas, EMEA, and APAC, which provide support for large-scale engagements ensuring our work is delivered in a cost-efficient manner.

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White & Case is a truly global law firm, uniquely positioned to help our clients achieve their ambitions in today's G20 world. As a pioneering international law firm, our cross-border experience and diverse team of local, US and English-qualified lawyers consistently deliver results for our clients. n both established and emerging markets, our lawyers are integral, long-standing members of the community, giving our clients insights into the local business environment alongside our experience in multiple jurisdictions. We work with some of the world's most respected and well-established banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, governments and state-owned entities.