The Legal 500 - Edition 2010-2011

P+P is recognized in all core practice areas including corporate and M&A, private equity as well as investment funds, real estate and tax.
Within corporate and M&A mid-sized deals, P+P is a first tier firm and has been involved in several highlight matters. The "quality of advice is 'undisputed'" with Andrea von Drygalski, Philipp von Braunschweig, Reinhard Pöllath and Matthias Bruse being "recommended for handling matters in an 'excellent' way, 'exactly as you would expect it'".
P+P has a strong focus on private equity fund formation, with Andreas Rodin "rated as the 'king of fund structuring' … Andrea von Drygalski is rated as 'exceptional', Otto Haberstock as 'commercially driven' and Matthias Bruse is an 'extremely skilled advisor'".
Within investment funds, P+P "is best known for Andreas Rodin and his extensive expertise in fund structuring. Closed-end funds and hedge funds are two areas of focus for the team, including the recommended Uwe Bärenz and Patricia Volhard. Structuring and formation of regulated funds is the team's focus, setting it apart from others in the arena."
Within real estate, P+P "...had a solid 2009 and weathered the storm focusing on financing and project development". The recommended team includes Matthias Durst, Stefan Lebek and Carsten Führling.
Within tax, P+P, in particular the Munich team, is renowned for its private equity-related work with the "extremely strong" Richard Engl being "highly praised". Also recommended are Reinhard Pöllath and Andreas Rodin.