Kanzleien in Deutschland 2013 (Law Firms in Germany 2013)

P+P is considered a „firm rich in tradition that is among the leading firms in the market". Kanzleien in Deutschland emphasizes that, „in this part of the world, Reinhard Pöllath is effectively considered to be the originator of private equity and he and Andreas Rodin have overseen this area since its inception."

In addition, the broadening of the scope of P+P's services is also praised. This relates in particular to the corporate law practice of Wolfgang Grobecker and the real estate advice of Wolfram Pätzold, whose expertise has allowed the Munich office – in addition to Berlin – to become a pillar for the P+P real estate practice.

In particular, P+P's private equity practice belongs "to the most successful in Germany", which can be attributed to P+P's "continually excellent counsel that can only be equalled by a very few firms in Germany". In particular, this edition mentions "the well-known experts" Amos Veith, Patricia Volhard, Andreas Junius and Matthias Bruse, who "possesses great expertise in the area of restructuring". The services offered by the firm range from the "classic investor consultation to company foundation and supervisory support, as well as the development of complex management remuneration". In the latter area, Benedikt Hohaus "is especially convincing, but Philipp von Braunschweig and Otto Haberstock are "impressive due to their expertise in joint ventures and corporate acquisitions and disposals".

P+P is also "very successful" in the area of M&A / venture capital. Clients trust "the professional expertise of the firm", especially in uncertain times. P+P has remained quite stable with regard to its personnel, despite the difficult economic climate. Jan Wildberger is considered an "exceptionally valuable addition", who has "established ties between advice on M&A and private equity," and is thereby complemented by his Frankfurt colleague Georg Greitemann. In the venture capital practice area, Michael Inhester and Christian Tönies, "currently considered the strongest younger partner in the Munich venture capital market", have both established themselves.

The tax law practice is "traditionally very well-staffed" and continues to expand. In addition to corporate tax law, international tax law is also developing in a positive direction. Berlin colleagues Dieter Birk and Gerhard Specker are known for their competence in tax disputes and Thomas Töben and Michael Best are also recommended.

P+P's real estate practice in Berlin is renowned, with confirmed experts Matthias Durst and Stefan Lebek. Thereby and also due to networking with the Berlin office, P+P has been able to expand this practice area in Munich with the "very experienced" Wolfram Pätzold.

The firm is especially praised for the development of the corporate law practice of Wolfgang Grobecker, who „is responsible for increasing the quality of the already respected practice in a short period of time". He and his team, with the support of Eva Nase, have specialized particularly in legal questions relating to stock companies and corporate groups. Wolfgang Grobecker is "also involved with corporate law questions relating to family-owned enterprises and individuals".

In the practice areas assets, succession and foundations P+P has also belonged "for many years... to the leading firms." The firm is also "extremely well-positioned" in these areas, primarily due to Reinhard Pöllath, as well as the "specialist Andreas Richter, who has an excellent market position in the areas of (family) foundations and large single family offices. Christoph Philipp is particularly well-known for his expertise in foundation law."

The private client practice is developing very well with the Munich adviser Stephan Viskorf, who is also "another important adviser to large family enterprises on succession structuring". The team expanded to include associates Christian Lange, Katharina Hemmen and Alexander Jehlin, as well as the former secretary general of the Max Planck-Gesellschaft Barbara Bludau, who serves as of counsel for P+P.

Last but not least, attorneys praise P+P for offering its associates better options than in other firms with regard to reconciling family and career, the greater proportion of international mandates and also the possibility to work with small teams and to learn the transactional business from the ground up.