Dusseldorf, 7 January 2019 - The international law firm BEITEN BURKHARDT was able to recruit Dr Sebastian Weller for its Dusseldorf office. Before joining BEITEN BURKHARDT at the beginning of the year, Dr Weller worked at the Dusseldorf law firm FPS. As a Salary Partner, he will strengthen the areas Corporate/M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, thereby contributing to BEITEN BURKHARDT's systematic growth in these strategically important core areas.

Dr Sebastian Weller focuses on Corporate/M&A as well as Private Equity/Venture Capital, particularly providing legal advice for take-overs, participations and restructuring projects. His industry focus is on the healthcare industry where he advises to longstanding clients. "We are glad to have taken on board another experienced colleague with Dr Sebastian Weller whose personality and expertise fits perfectly with us", comments Phillip Cotta, Managing Partner of BEITEN BURKHARDT.

Hans-Josef Vogel, head of the Dusseldorf office and co-head of the Corporate/M&A practice group, adds: "Mr Weller is a brilliant gain for our practice group, especially for the areas Private Equity and Venture Capital. It reflects the continuously growing demand for consultancy in these areas throughout Germany, and particularly in Dusseldorf."

Dr Sebastian Weller comments his transfer to BEITEN BURKHARDT as follows: "I am very much looking forward to joining the Dusseldorf office and the acknowledged corporate practice group of BEITEN BUKHARDT. With its excellent positioning and corporate culture, BEITEN BURKHARDT provides an ideal platform to continue fulfilling my ambitions and consulting my clients on all tax and legal matters which are important to them."

Continuous strengthening of the field of Corporate/M&A is an integral part of BEITEN BURKHARDT's strategic approach. The law firm continues its course of targeted growth with lateral hires in selected areas.

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