Overview
Dr. Alexander Hoppe focuses his practice on all aspects of corporate law and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
In particular, he advises clients on cross-border transactions, intra-group corporate reorganizations and joint ventures.
Alexander also provides advice on the drafting and negotiation of commercial law agreements.
Following his first state exam, Alexander worked as a legal research assistant at the University of Münster at the Institute for International Business Law, where he received a doctorate with a thesis in the field of corporate law. In addition, Alexander lectured civil law for several years.
Prior to joining McDermott, Alexander spent his legal traineeship in Düsseldorf, Copenhagen and New York at a number of notable institutions, including stages at a German Embassy and highly reputable international law firms.
Results
Alexander advised:
- Great Point Partners on the acquisition of Lyocontract
- Pfeifer & Langen on the acquisition of a majority stake in Rügenwalder Mühle
- SIGNA Retail on Sale of SportScheck to Frasers
- Fleetpool shareholders on sale of the company to ALD
- SIGNA on takeover of SportScheck by Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof
- SIGNA on Commerz Real taking stake in Kaufhof Portfolio
- Nagel-Group on the sale of a logistics property portfolio to Tristan and Barings
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers, “Ones to Watch” in Germany: Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024-2025
Credentials
Education
Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Second State Exam, 2018
University of Münster, Dr. jur. (PhD), 2017
University of Münster, LL.M., 2016
University of Münster, First State Exam, 2013
Admission
Germany
Languages
English
German
