Prior Rankings

The Best of the Best 2007 Legal Media Group Expert Guides

• Reinhard Pöllath listed as one of "The Best of the Best 2007" in M&A.
• Numerous P+P partners listed for tax, M&A, private equity and corporate governance: Michael Best, Matthias Bruse, Otto Haberstock, Reinhard Pöllath, Andreas Rodin, Wolfgang Tischbirek, Thomas Töben, Philipp von Braunschweig;
  some of them are ranked in more than one category.

The Legal Media Group Guide to the World's Leading Capital Markets Lawyer

Otto Haberstock listed as one of the world's leading experts in M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as adviser for management buy-outs, IPO or similar transactions.

IFLR1000 The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms

• Matthias Bruse pointed out as one of the outstanding private equity lawyers in Germany.
• P+P mentioned as a market leader in fund structuring and a "very strong private equity firm".

WHO'S WHO LEGAL 2007 Edition

P+P generally receives praise for its "excellent M&A practice". 5 P+P partners are individually ranked in several categories, some of them in different areas:

• 4 P+P partners are mentioned in the Corporate Tax sector (Reinhard Pöllath, Andreas Rodin, Thomas Töben, Wolfgang Tischbirek)
• Reinhard Pöllath is ranked in the list of "Most Highly Regarded Individuals - Global" and is also ranked in the M&A field
• Matthias Bruse is ranked in the M&A business and, together with Andreas Rodin especially recommended for "Private Funds".

Chambers Europe, Europe's Leading Lawyers for Business, The Client's Guide 2007

• P+P is ranked among the leading firms in Corporate/M&A, Private Equity Buyouts, Private Equity Fund Formation, Private Equity Venture Capital, Tax
• 7 Partners recommended as leading individuals in their practice areas

World Tax 2007 – The Comprehensive Guide to the Word's Leading Tax Firms by International Tax Review

• P+P listed in the top group of tax law firms consisting of 11 firms
• P+P referred to as "leader in M&A and cross-border structuring"
• Wolfgang Tischbirek named as recognized and talented advisor

PLC Cross-border Handbook: The Law and Leading Lawyers Worldwide 2006/07 - Private Equity

• Private Equity Fund Formation: P+P listed as one of only two highly recommended firms in Germany (with no leading firms in this area); Matthias Bruse and Reinhard Pöllath listed as highly recommended individuals
• Private Equity Buyouts: P+P listed as one of 5 leading firms in Germany; Andreas Rodin listed as only highly recommended individual (with no leading individuals in this area)

JUVE Rechtsmarkt 09/06: Erste Klasse am Zug: Die neuen JUVE 40 unter 40

P+P Partner Benedikt Hohaus was singled out as one of the most oustanding lawyers in Germany under 40 years old.

Law Firms in Europe The European Legal 500 – US Special Edition 2006

• Corporate and M&A: P+P listed among the top 31 firms and in particular noted for its advice for managers and supervisory boards in connection with significant transactions; Reinhard Pöllath and Matthias Bruse named as freqeuently recommended
• Investment Funds: P+P listed as one of the 14 top firms; Andreas Rodin named "private equity funds structuring guru"
• Private Equity: P+P listed among the top 11 law firms with special reference to Andreas Rodin for funds structuring and
• Tax: P+P listed among the top 17 firms with special reference to its tax structuring in private equity transactions; Thomas Töben, Michael Best and Wolfgang Tischbirek named as leading partners

The Best of the Best 2005 Legal Media Group Expert Guides:

Reinhard Pöllath listed as one of only four individuals for Mergers and Acquisitions in Germany.

European Legal Experts 2006 - A Legal Business Report

Several P+P partners listed in P+P's main practices:

• Corporate and Commercial: 6 partners listed
• Construction and Real Estate: one partner listed
• Tax: two partners listed

PLC Which Lawyer 11th Edition Yearbook 2005

• Company and Corporate: P+P listed as recommended firm
• M&A: P+P listed as highly recommended firm; one partner listed as leading individual (out of three) and one partner listed as highly recommended
• Private Equity / Venture Capital: Dr. Andreas Rodin listed as one of only two "Leading Individuals"

JUVE-Awards 2005

P+P has been awarded the title "Kanzlei des Jahres" (law firm of the year) in the category Private Clients (Succession, Family Businesses, Trust & Estate Planning).

Private Equity 2005/05 – The law and leading lawyers worldwide

• P+P listed as one out of only three "Leading Firms"
• Dr. Andreas Rodin listed as one of only two "Leading Individuals"

World Tax 2006 – The Comprehensive Guide to the World's Leading Tax Firms

• P+P listed as "Leading Firm" in tax
• 2 P+P partners listed as "Leading Individuals"

European Legal 500 – USA Special Edition 2005

P+P is listed in three areas:

• Corporate and Commercial (including M & A): "P+P Pöllath + Partners has tax and fund structuring expertise coupled with a formidable private equity transactional record. The firm and Reinhard Pöllath in particular is also noted for its advice to company boardrooms and shareholders."
• Private Equity: P+P is listed among the top 8 firms and "noted for fund structuring, leveraging of its fine tax aptitude. Clients recommend Philipp von Braunschweig for transactional aptitude and Matthias Bruse is regularly touted as one of the finest lawyers in this sector.";
• Tax: P+P's hire of Wolfgang Tischbirek in December 2004 "adds further resources to its already notable tax practice. Reinhard Pöllath is regularly praised for his tax structuring expertise in the private equity sector."

Legal Media Group: Guide to the World's Leading Corporate Governance Lawyers

Reinhard Pöllath listed as one of Germany's top corporate governance lawyers.

International Financial Law Review (IFLR): Expert Guide to Private Equity Lawyers

Three P+P partners listed among top 19 indiviuals, making P+P the German Private Equity law firm with the most nominations.

Focus 12/2005: Focus-Anwaltsliste

Three P+P partners listed among top 67 recommended tax experts

JUVE-Wirtschaftskanzleien, Handbuch 2004/2005

The 2004/2005 edition again reinforces P+P's position among the top 25 law firms nationwide and as the only narrowly focused "boutique" or most successful and profitable medium-sized firm in this group. Rankings in P+P's practices include:

• a "market leader" in Private Equity & Venture Capital;
• "frequently recommended" in M&A and Tax;
• "valued" in Real Estate.

PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2005

P+P ranked as "leading" or "highly recommended" in their three practices M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Tax. Several P+P lawyers are nominated in their respective fields:

• M&A and Tax: Reinhard Pöllath (one of only three "leading" professionals, "Sound expertise in tax focusing on international M&A and investment matters, in addition to advising family run offices and institutions. Recent experience includes the restructuring of a major consumer goods group and advising in the sale of a major international services business"); Dr. Matthias Bruse ("highly recommended", "Well regarded tax practice with a strong transactional focus, advising in both national and international matters. Client portfolio consists predominantly of major private equity companies. Also heavily involved in venture capital work").
• Private Equity/Venture Capital: Andreas Rodin ("leading")
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Guide to the World's Leading Tax Advisers 2004

• No other tax or law firm in Germany with more nominations among Germany's 35 leading tax advisers.
• P+P lawyers and tax advisers named: Dr. Michael Best, Dr. Matthias Bruse, Reinhard Pöllath, Dr. Andreas Rodin and Dr. Thomas Töben
• Leading article on Germany written by Reinhard Pöllath

European Legal Experts – Legal Business 2005

Several P+P lawyers named as legal experts in their respective fields and introduced with photo and short c.v.:

• Corporate and Commercial: Dr. Matthias Bruse, Reinhard Pöllath, Dr. Andreas Rodin (out of 28 lawyers with c.v.)
• Tax: Dr. Matthias Bruse, Reinhard Pöllath (out of ten lawyers with c.v.)

The International Who's Who of Private Funds Lawyers – Third Edition

Andreas Rodin listed as one out of 16 Most Highly Nominated Individuals globally; P+P, with special reference made to Andreas Rodin and Matthias Bruse, named as one out of only three Most Highly Regarded Firms in Germany and called "one of the most respected for private funds works in Germany".

International Financial Law Review (IFLR) 1000, 2005 Edition

P+P listed among top 15 leading financial law firms in Germany.

The International Who's Who of Corporate Tax Lawyers – Fourth Edition 2005

P+P - with special reference to Reinhard Pöllath, Dr. Andreas Rodin and Dr. Thomas Töben - listed as one out of only three outstanding tax firms in Germany; Reinhard Pöllath ranked as one out of 15 most highly nominated individuals and as third most highly nominated tax lawyers outside of the U.S. He is also described as "the best corporate tax lawyer in Germany".

International Tax Review, World Tax 2005

P+P listed among top 8 firms in Germany; two P+P partners listed among top 9 individuals in M&A, one partner listed among top 7 individuals in capital markets.

Practical Law Company Global Counsel Handbook: Private Equity – The Law and Leading Lawyers Worldwide 2004/05

• P+P is "leading" (among top 4 firms)
• Dr. Andreas Rodin is listed as one of two "leading lawyers" (among top 2 individuals), Dr. Matthias Bruse is listed as "recommended lawyer" (among top 29 individuals)

Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers 2004/5

P+P are listed in three categories: Corporate/M&A, Private Equity, Tax. P+P is one of only seven firms in Germany with a ranking in all three of these practice areas.

Practical Law Company Global Counsel Handbook: Mergers and Acquisitions – The Law and Leading Lawyers Worldwide 2004/05

• P+P is "highly recommended" (among top 12 firms)
• Reinhard Pöllath is listed as one among three "leading lawyers" (among top 3 individuals), Dr. Matthias Bruse is listed as "highly recommended lawyer" (among top 15 individuals).