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International legal expertise: for business across Europe and beyond. Defined by adaptability, collaboration and forward momentum.

Taylor Wessing is an internationally connected law firm with deep European market knowledge and a strong focus on technology, innovation and complex regulated industries. We advise businesses, investors and institutions on cross-border legal and regulatory matters across Europe, the US and China — combining local insight with coordinated international expertise.



From European Union regulations and international transactions to AI, digital business models and sector-specific compliance, we help clients navigate complex legal environments with clarity, commercial understanding and confidence.

 

Cross-border legal expertise for complex international business

We advise businesses, investors and institutions on complex cross-border matters across international markets and a wide range of industries, with particular strengths in technology, Intellectual Property, Private Equity, Energy and Life Sciences. 

Supporting strategic European growth and investment

We advise clients on strategically important matters across Europe — from cross-border transactions and regulated investments to technology-driven business models and complex market developments.

US Private Equity in Europe

Grant Thornton Advisors

Advised Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (U.S.) in connection with the bidding process for audit firm Grant Thornton Deutschland, alongside Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York. Grant Thornton Advisors is backed by U.S. private equity investor New Mountain Capital.

USA Germany Private Equity
AI and autonomous mobility

Momenta 

Advised leading Chinese autonomous driving technology company Momenta on the expansion of its strategic cooperations with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and additional European OEMs.

China Automotive AI
Digital Health Expansion

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

Advised U.S. digital health company Hims & Hers Health, Inc. on the acquisition of ZAVA Global GmbH, one of Europe’s leading digital healthcare and telemedicine platforms.

USA Europe Digital Health
European Buy-and-Build

Union Park Capital

Advised U.S. private equity investor Union Park Capital on the add-on acquisitions of autoVimation GmbH and iM GmbH for the Exaktera Group as part of its European buy-and-build strategy.

USA Tech Buy-and-Build
Industrial Carve-Out

Regent

Advised U.S.-based private equity firm Regent on the acquisition of ContiTech’s Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business unit, a global industrial platform employing more than 16,000 people worldwide.

USA Industrials Private Equity
Aerospace Restructuring

Diamond Aircraft / Wanfeng Auto Holding Group

Advised Diamond Aircraft, part of China’s Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, on the acquisition and restructuring of the German air taxi pioneer Volocopter, including related regulatory aspects.

China Restructuring Aerospace
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Internationally connected. Deeply rooted in Europe.

Taylor Wessing advises clients where business, technology and regulation intersect. We work with companies, investors and institutions that operate across borders, develop new business models, enter complex markets and respond to rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environments. 

Our strength lies in combining deep European market knowledge with an internationally connected mindset. Across Europe, the US and China, our teams bring together local insight, sector understanding and coordinated cross-border expertise — helping clients move with clarity and confidence in complex business environments. 

We are particularly focused on areas where innovation, regulation and commercial ambition meet: technology, data and AI, intellectual property, private equity, energy, life sciences, employment, disputes, transactions and highly regulated industries. 

For clients doing business in Europe and beyond, this combination of European depth, international perspective and commercial pragmatism makes Taylor Wessing a trusted partner for complex legal matters across markets, sectors and jurisdictions.


One European Platform For Multiple Local Markets

Our European Footprint at a Glance

Taylor Wessing combines local market knowledge with coordinated cross-border legal advice across Europe. Our European platform connects offices, country teams and trusted partner firms to support clients in complex legal and regulatory environments.
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Connected legal advice across Europe

Our European coverage enables clients to access coordinated legal support across key jurisdictions, sectors and regulatory environments.

Multiple offices and country teams Local market knowledge across core European jurisdictions.
Integrated cross-border advice Clear coordination across practices, countries and sectors.
Strategic partner firms Trusted relationships extending our European reach where required.
Technology and regulation focus Strong capabilities in innovation-driven and regulated industries.
Commercially focused European guidance Pragmatic legal advice aligned with business goals, market realities and growth plans.

 

Recognised with top-tier rankings across Europe

Taylor Wessing is regularly recognised by leading legal directories and industry rankings for its European platform, sector expertise and cross-border capabilities.

JUVE
5-star ratings for Venture Capital & M&A
Taylor Wessing’s Venture Capital and M&A practices are consistently recognised among the leading teams in Germany.
The Legal 500
Multiple Tier 1 rankings across key legal areas
Recognised across multiple practice areas and sectors with strong recommendations in technology, media, healthcare, M&A, foreign trade & investment control, project development, IP, data protection, IT and digitization and commercial law.
Chambers Europe
Recognised across European practices
Ranked across multiple European jurisdictions and practices including Corporate/M&A, IP, TMT and Venture Capital.
Managing IP Awards 2026
Trademark Firm of the Year, Germany
Advising leading technology, AI, life sciences and innovation-driven businesses across Europe and internationally.
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Whether you are entering a new market, expanding your business, making an investment or facing regulatory challenges, our teams in Europe, the US and China are here to support you with coordinated international legal advice and in-depth local expertise.

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