Dr. Michael Kieffer

Michael is an expert in advising clients in the areas of production, purchase and sale, distribution (e-commerce, commercial agent, authorised dealer, and franchise systems), product liability, and quality assurance.

A focus of his practice is the drafting of contracts as well as representing clients in disputes. Michael also provides advice at all phases of corporate transactions. His clients include national and international companies in industry and commerce. In addition, Michael is a member of the German initiative of young arbitrators, operating under the name “DIS40”.

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Career

Since 2023	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2018 - 2023	Salary Partner, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2018	Associate, Taylor Wessing

2011 – 2012	Associate, international law firm
2009 – 2010	Legal clerkship, Munich and London

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Education

2011 – 2014	Doctoral degree, competition law
2003 – 2008	Legal studies, Munich

Publications

Die wichtigsten Gesetze des Handelns, in: Internet World Business, 06/2021, gemeinsam mit Stell Weingärtner

The impact of the new Trade Secrets Act on the use of IoT products, PlugIn – Wir denken das Recht der digitalen Zukunft, edition #22, June 2019

Memberships & Associations

DIS40 (German initiative of young arbitrators)

Additional languages

English

Expertise

Sectors Technology, media & communications Consumer & retail Manufacturing & industrials Automotive & mobility Aerospace & defence

Experience

Compagnie de Saint Gobain's acquisition of Kaimann

Saint-Gobain on the acquisition of all the shares of Kaimann GmbH, Hövelhof, one of the leading European manufacturers of elastomeric insulating materials. With this acquisition, the Saint-Gobain Group strengthened its position as market leader and complemented its portfolio of materials and technologies. Taylor Wessing has a long-standing client relationship with Saint-Gobain.

Awards

Legal 500 Germany 2023	Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law
JUVE Handbook 2022/2023	Frequently recommended lawyer for distribution law
JUVE Handbook 2022/2023	"very competent and knowledgeable", client
The Best Lawyers™ in Germany 2020 - 2022	Leading individual: Product liability
Thomson Reuters 2022	Stand-out Lawyer
Legal 500 Germany 2021	„Michael Kieffer: On point, quickly legally precise “
Legal 500 Germany 2021	„Michael Kieffer: High level of expertise and industry knowledge; quick to react; assertive, very pleasant and friendly cooperation.“
Thomson Reuters 2020	“Unbelievable practical relevance paired with economic and entrepreneurial expertise”

Latest news & insights

Corporate/M&A & capital markets

Taylor Wessing advises US company Learneo on acquisition of LanguageTooler GmbH

5 May 2023

by multiple authors

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Corporate/M&A & capital markets

Taylor Wessing advises International Chemical Investors Group on acquisition of Evonik's Lülsdorf chemical site

ICIG has been advised on the deal by a team led by M&A partners Stephan Doom and Michael Stein

14 April 2023

by multiple authors

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Corporate/M&A & capital markets

Taylor Wessing advises Emerald Technology Ventures on investment in Colibri Energy

With this investment, Emerald Technology Ventures supports the development and growth of Colibri Energy, a provider of lithium-ion battery systems for vehicles in airport and industrial logistics.

22 March 2023

by multiple authors

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