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Andreas Köhler

Partner
Co-Head of CEE German Practice

Contact
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Hungarian Branch Office
YBL Palace
Károlyi utca 12
1053 Budapest
Hungary
Languages Hungarian, German, English

Andreas Köhler is German and Hungarian partner and Head of German Projects for Central and Eastern Europe. 

Andreas brings over 20 years of experience from the CEE region and has led many major cross-border transactions and investments, as well as high-profile dispute resolutions, commercial and employment matters on behalf of international, in particular, German, Austrian and Swiss clients. 

He amassed considerable experience working with clients from the automotive, banking, consumer products, real estate, manufacturing and technology, media and communications sectors. 

Andreas is based in Budapest and works closely with CMS’ regional offices in Bratislava, Bucharest, Kyiv, Prague, Sofia, Warsaw and beyond.

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"Andreas Köhler shows great availibility and provides sound advice on short notice in all corporate and M&A-related topics."

Legal 500, 2023

Relevant experience

  • A leading German bank on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary. 
  • A regional Austrian bank on the sale of its Hungarian subsidiary and the simultaneous establishment of an EU branch.
  • A leading German retailer on all legal aspects of its Hungarian operations.
  • A major investment company and the CEO of the target company on the acquisition of a DIY-chain as well as a real estate portfolio consisting of 13 warehouses.
  • A leading US financial services provider on the sale of its Hungarian interest in form of a management buyout.
  • A leading German based advertising company on the restructuring of its Hungarian operations.
  • A global German based construction company and its Hungarian subsidiary in various complex lawsuits and insolvency matters in connection with a highway construction.
  • A German retailer on a full scope of labour law matters regarding their Hungarian operation.
    A leading investment bank on the lease of 10,000 sqm plus office space in Hungary.
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Memberships & Roles

  • 2004 - Member, Bar Association, Budapest
  • 2000 - Member, Bar Association, Munich
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Education

  • 1998 - The Universities of Heidelberg, Lausanne, and Constance, JD
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