DWF expands global reach by opening Düsseldorf office

International legal business DWF Group Plc has opened its fourth office in Germany through the recruitment of the entire Düsseldorf office of Marccus Partners.

Marccus Partners specialises in company law, M&A, insolvency, banking and finance, real estate and tax. Ten people, including five partners, will transfer from Marccus Partners with Dr Norbert Knüppel heading up the team as executive partner.

With existing offices in Berlin, Cologne and Munich, the latest opening brings DWF’s German workforce to over 80 people. The firm earlier this year launched its first office in Poland after acquiring K&L Gates Jamka.

Dr Norbert Knüppel said: "We were attracted to join DWF’s rapidly growing business with a strong reputation for innovation. It is investing in its national and global capabilities and we look forward to playing our part in DWF’s continued impressive expansion."

Ulrich Jüngst, chair of DWF in Europe, said: "We are very pleased to welcome Dr Knüppel and his team to DWF. They are very highly regarded and will be an excellent addition to our German business, significantly strengthening our corporate practice domestically as well as our ability to advise on cross-border transactions throughout Europe. This move further builds our international footprint, demonstrating continued delivery on this key IPO objective."

DWF made headlines in March when it became the largest UK-based law firm to float on the stock market.