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Tobias Kilian
Of Counsel

Dr. Tobias Kilian

Rechtsanwalt, Notary Public

Languages
  • German
  • English
  • French
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Tobias Kilian focuses on advising German and international clients on M&A and private equity transactions, restructurings as well as general corporate law issues. He also regularly provides assistance with warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) matters and advises selected start-ups through the CMS equIP programme.

In his capacity as civil-law notary, Tobias mainly acts on corporate and real estate transactions, such as complex share and asset deals, mergers or spin-offs.

Tobias joined CMS in 2009.

Awards & Recognitions
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    Listed for Private Equity
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2025 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers
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    Listed for Mergers and Acquisitions
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2025 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers
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    Listed for Private Equity
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2024 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers
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    Listed for Mergers and Acquisitions
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2024 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers
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    Listed for Private Equity
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2023 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers

Education

  • 2016: admitted as civil law notary
  • PhD; thesis on corporate law
  • 2006: Second state examination in law and admitted as a lawyer
  • Trainee lawyer in Frankfurt and Mainz, including placements at an international commercial law firm and insolvency boutique
  • 1999 - 2004: Law studies in Mainz and Geneva
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