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Awards
Recognition in the legal profession

There are numerous prestigious awards in the legal field that recognize different aspects of legal practice. These include, for example, awards for excellent legal advice, successful litigation, ethical conduct, and social commitment. Mentions in specialist publications or rankings in renowned lawyer directories are also among the most significant forms of recognition.

2025: Handelsblatt

In September 2025, Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH was recognized as one of "Germany's Best Law Firms 2025" in the areas of labor law and restructuring and insolvency law.

2025: Handelsblatt

This year, Handelsblatt and the renowned US specialist publisher Best Lawyers are once again presenting outstanding lawyers. This time, 11 lawyers from Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH were honored. Aderhold excels in a wide range of specialist areas and was recognized in 2025 in the following fields of law: labor law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate law, real estate and commercial law, antitrust and competition law, dispute resolution, public commercial law, product liability, regulation, and restructuring and insolvency law.

2024: Handelsblatt // District Manager

In September 2024, Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH was named one of "Germany's Best Law Firms 2024" in the areas of labor and corporate law.

2024: Handelsblatt // District Manager

Once again, our law firm was mentioned several times in the list of "Best Lawyers of the Year 2024" published by the business magazine Revier Manager. Eight Aderhold lawyers are recommended throughout Germany in the legal areas of labor law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, real estate law, antitrust and competition law, conflict resolution, succession and foundations, public commercial law, product liability, restructuring, and insolvency law.

2023: FOCUS

Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is once again ranked among the top commercial law firms in Germany in 2023. FOCUS magazine ranks us among the leading commercial law firms in Germany in the areas of labor law and corporate law. As in the previous two years, we are delighted to have been awarded the coveted FOCUS seals for TOP Commercial Law Firm for Labor Law and TOP Commercial Law Firm for Corporate Law again this year. This spurs us on and obliges us to continue to act as one of the top commercial law firms in Germany for our clients with a high level of professional competence. (Information on the survey methodology)

2023: Handelsblatt

Nine colleagues from Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH were mentioned in the list of "Best Lawyers 2023" published by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers.

2022: The Legal 500

Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH was recognized by The Legal 500 in 2022. This renowned, independent guide evaluates law firms worldwide on the basis of comprehensive research and client surveys. The award confirms our high level of professional expertise and the excellent advice we provide to our clients.

2022: Handelsblatt // Revier Manager

In June 2022, the business magazine Revier Manager ranked Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH as the number one largest law firm in the Ruhr region and recommended our firm as a "Strong Partner 2022." The decisive factor for this was our interdisciplinary consulting approach, which successfully complements our specialized legal expertise with business management know-how.

2022: Handelsblatt // Revier Manager

In June 2022, the business magazine Revier Manager ranked Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH as the number one law firm in the Ruhr region and recommended our firm as a "Strong Partner 2022." The decisive factor for this was our interdisciplinary consulting approach, which successfully complements our specialized legal expertise with business management know-how. Revier Manager rounds off the industry ranking with a profile of Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. The report, which focuses in particular on the Dortmund headquarters, served as the cover story for the June issue of Revier Manager (2/2022).

2022: FOCUS

Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is once again among the top commercial law firms in Germany in 2022. FOCUS magazine ranks us among the leading commercial law firms in Germany in the areas of labor law and corporate law. We are delighted to receive this award.

2021: JUVE Awards

Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH was honored with a JUVE Award in 2021 as Law Firm of the Year in the Western Region. In addition to this special title, JUVE Verlag also gave Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH positive recognition in several sections of the JUVE Handbook 2021/22: Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is listed there in corporate law, in the areas of insolvency, restructuring, M&A, and as a top law firm in Saxony. Among other things, the "high level of expertise," a "pragmatic approach to consulting," and the extensive industry contacts of our attorneys were highlighted.

2021: FOCUS

Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH received three honors from FOCUS magazine: The magazine included Aderhold Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in its list of top commercial law firms in the areas of labor law, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions, recognizing our work in important core areas of the firm with these recommendations.

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