About the LawyerDr. Torsten Bergau is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He began his legal career at the Hengeler Mueller law firm in Düsseldorf. He later became a partner at Hoffman Liebs law firm and subsequently at Pinsent Masons in Düsseldorf, where he specialized in corporate and private equity law with a notable focus on energy and technology companies. In 2021, he joined FRANKUS Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater Rechtsanwälte as a partner. Throughout his career, he has been involved in significant transactions, including advising international investors such as Japanese clients in M&A matters. He is also recognized as one of Germany’s leading corporate lawyers. Beyond practice, he has contributed academically as editor and co-author of a practical handbook on company acquisitions.At FRANKUS Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater Rechtsanwälte, Dr. Bergau serves as a partner in the corporate practice, where he concentrates on structuring and executing complex corporate transactions. His work includes advising international corporations and investors on German corporate law issues, cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment structures. He brings together extensive transaction experience, sector-specific insight in energy and technology industries, and a strong international background gained through studies and professional engagements in Europe and the United States.ExperienceDr. Bergau began his legal career in 2001 at Hengeler Mueller in Düsseldorf, where he worked on high-end corporate matters and transactions. He moved to Hoffman Liebs in 2003, becoming a partner there in 2005, and continued to build his profile in corporate and transactional work. He later joined Pinsent Masons in Düsseldorf as a partner, focusing on corporate law and M&A transactions, including private equity and joint ventures, and advising companies from a broad range of industries, particularly in the energy and technology sectors.In 2021, Dr. Bergau became a partner at FRANKUS Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater Rechtsanwälte in Düsseldorf. In this role, he advises international companies and investors on corporate law and M&A transactions in Germany, with a strong emphasis on cross-border work and Japanese clients. His practice encompasses advising on corporate structures, governance matters, shareholder relations, and transactional documentation, as well as coordinating multidisciplinary teams on deals that involve tax, finance, and regulatory dimensions.Over more than two decades in practice, he has been involved in numerous significant corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. His experience covers advising both strategic investors and financial sponsors, guiding them through the full lifecycle of corporate deals—from initial structuring and due diligence to negotiation, signing, and closing. Alongside his transactional work, he has represented clients in shareholder disputes and general corporate matters, giving him a comprehensive perspective on both preventative structuring and dispute-related aspects of corporate law.SpecialtyDr. Bergau’s specialty lies in **corporate law** and **M&A**. He focuses on advising companies and investors on the planning and implementation of corporate transactions, including share and asset deals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. His work includes the drafting and negotiation of share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and corporate governance arrangements, as well as advising boards and management on their rights and duties under German corporate law.A significant part of his practice involves advising international investors on acquisitions and investments in Germany, with a particular focus on Japanese clients. He regularly supports energy and technology sector companies in complex corporate transactions, helping them navigate regulatory frameworks, transaction risks, and integration issues. His experience extends to private equity and venture capital transactions where corporate structuring, investor rights, and exit strategies are central legal issues.In addition to his practical work, Dr. Bergau contributes to the professional discourse on corporate transactions as editor and co-author of a practical handbook on company acquisitions. This role reflects his combination of transactional experience and analytical approach to corporate deal structures, providing guidance on legal frameworks, typical documentation, and best practices in corporate acquisitions.EducationDr. Torsten Bergau holds a law degree from the University of Erlangen in Germany. He earned a PhD in law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland, where he deepened his understanding of corporate and business law in an international academic environment. He also completed an LL.M. degree at New York University (NYU) in the United States, gaining advanced training in international and comparative corporate law.His academic background, spanning leading institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, underpins his ability to advise on complex corporate transactions involving multiple jurisdictions. It also supports his editorial and authorship work on company acquisitions, where rigorous legal analysis and practical relevance are essential.

Leadership roles: Torsten Bergau is listed as a Partner at FRANKUS Tax Legal Finance / FRANKUS Wirtschaftsprufer Steuerberater Rechtsanwalte, and a LinkedIn profile states he is the president of the HSG Alumni Club Düsseldorf.
Major contributions / publications: He is described as an editor and co-author of the practice handbook M&A published by de Gruyter, and his profile notes he specializes in M&A transactions and corporate law.

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