Profile
Nicolai Lagoni is a partner in the German Corporate Group with deep experience in the fields of M&A, joint ventures and corporate law. His clients are multinational corporations and investors, which he regularly advises on complex cross-border transactions.
Nicolai has wide-ranging experience in the areas of technology, real estate and pharmaceuticals & life sciences.
Prior to joining the firm, Nicolai worked for several years in the German Corporate/M&A Groups of Hengeler Mueller and Olswang. In 2009 he was seconded to an international pharmaceutical company.
Concentrations
- Private & public M&A
- Private equity
- Joint ventures
- Corporate law
- Capital markets
Capabilities
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Chambers Global, "Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany," 2022-2024
- Listed, Chambers Europe, "Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany," 2022-2024
- Listed, EMEA Legal 500, "Corporate M&A - M&A" and "Private Equity - Transactions," 2024
- Listed, IFLR1000, "Notable Practitioner," M&A, 2019-2023
- JUVE Handbook 2018/2019: "frequently recommended" for corporate law: "creative person, thinks strategically", competitors describe him as "highly skilled and structured"
- Recommended by Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers in Germany 2018/2019 for M&A
- Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2017
- Listed by The Legal 500 for M&A/Transactions
- Listed by IFLR1000 for M&A in Pharmaceuticals in Life Sciences, Real Estate and Technology & telecommunications
- Scholar of the International Max Planck Research School Maritime Affairs
Credentials
Education
- Second Legal State Exam, Universität Hamburg/Germany
- Dr. iur., Universität Hamburg, Germany/International Max Planck Research School Maritime Affairs, 2007
- First Legal State Exam, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn/Germany
Admissions
- Germany
Languages
- German
- English
- French