Pragmatic M&A (small/mid-cap) and corporate law expert – solution-oriented advice with clear answers
As an expert in M&A transactions and corporate law, Maximilian Schauf’s pragmatic approach ensures successful company acquisitions and sales as well as restructurings. He combines legal precision with commercial understanding, particularly at the interface with purchase price considerations and other commercial considerations. Clients appreciate his clear answers, fast response times and solution-oriented advice – always with the goal: simple, but significant.
Dear Maximilian, what does our promise “To make it simple, but significant” mean to you?
For me, “To make it simple, but significant” means combining legal excellence with comprehensible, practical results. I see myself as a translator of complex legal issues – for well-founded, tangible solutions that are also understandable for the legal layperson.
Targeted M&A expertise paired with a comprehensive advisory approach
Maximilian Schauf combines proven M&A and corporate law expertise with a strong focus on the actual economic considerations of the client behind the respective transaction.
For several years always listed in the category “ones to watch” in the areas of M&A and corporate law.
Recommended lawyer (M&A).
Particularly in the transaction environment, clients see him as an important representative of their own vis-à-vis potential buyers and sellers.
Publications
Rolle und Kompetenzen des GmbH-Geschäftsführers in einer Matrixstruktur, BB 2019, 2883
Die (un-)einheitliche Stimmausübung in der Gesellschafterversammlung im Falle einer Treuhandkonstruktion, GmbHR 2015, 799
What was a milestone in my career?
“For me, it’s always a milestone and a goal at the same time when clients ask me again if I’m interested and have time after a project has been completed. “
Corporate transactions and restructuring – clear, well-founded and absolutely goal-oriented.
Maximilian Schauf offers sound and practical advice on company acquisitions and sales as well as restructurings. With a deep understanding of the requirements of both sides, he develops clear, economically sensible solutions – always with the aim of communicating clearly and comprehensibly to the client.
Clear and targeted advice for small/mid-cap clients – whether before, during or after a platform or add-on transaction.
Clear and honest advice on the strategic direction and necessary structures – e.g. in the event of a sale, for external management or for shareholder management.
Clear and efficient advice on group-internal or cross-border restructurings with a constant eye for the most suitable solution.
Vita
2005/2006 – Military service army aviation
2006 to 2011 – Studies at the Bucerius Law School, Hamburg
2008/2009 – Studies at Tel Aviv University, Israel
2011/2012 – Dissertation at the Bucerius Law School, Hamburg
2012 to 2014 – Legal clerkship in Düsseldorf, Munich and Windhoek, Namibia
2014/2015 – Studies (M.Sc. in Law and Finance) at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom
2015 to 2020 – Lawyer in the M&A/Corporate department at Hengeler Mueller, Düsseldorf and Munich
Since 2020 – Lawyer and since 2021/2022 partner at Kümmerlein
Languages
German
English