Gerald Schumann
PartnerAbout
For more than 20 years, Gerald Schumann has been advising national and international clients on M&A transactions, in particular corporate acquisitions, public takeovers, private equity and venture capital transactions.
In addition, Gerald acts for his clients in the formation of joint ventures, restructurings and general capital markets and corporate law matters.
Gerald is Office Managing Partner of the Munich office of DLA Piper.
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Munich, Second State Examination, 2001
- University of Munich, First State Examination, 1998
- University of Paris II (Pantheon-Assas), License en Droit, 1996
Awards & Recognitions
- Legal 500 Germany 2020: Recommended for M&A: mid-sized deals (-EUR500 million).
- Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2024/2025: Recommended for corporate and M&A.
Prior Experience
- 2018 - today: Partner at DLA Piper
- 2008 - 2018: Partner at an international law firm
- 2002 - 2008: Associate at an international law firm
