Michael Pfeiffer
Areas of practice
Michael Pfeiffer advises on all matters related to commercial and corporate law. In the field of Corporate/M&A, the primary focus of his work is on the maritime sector. In addition, he also acts as a litigator.
As regards the sale and acquisition of companies, stakes in companies and single assets, Michael Pfeiffer primarily advises on asset deals in the maritime sector, from the initiation of the acquisition or sales process to the structuring and drafting of the contract on to dealing with matters related to vessel registration and flagging law.
Michael Pfeiffer further specialises in corporate litigation, including representing his clients in court. This particularly includes advising shareholders on internal disputes, as well as on disputes with investors.
Vita
Michael Pfeiffer studied law at the University of Hamburg (Germany). After carrying out his legal training at the Higher Regional Court of Schleswig (Germany), he initially worked as a research assistant in a multidisciplinary commercial law firm. Michael Pfeiffer joined Luther’s Hamburg office as a corporate/M&A lawyer in 2022.
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