Berlin partner Dr Thomas Derlin has many years of experience providing expert advice in the areas of corporate/M&A, venture capital and private equity, as well as funds and real estate. His clients include German and international companies, investors and founders, who value his excellent communication and negotiating skills as well as his in-depth industry insight. He is consistently featured in prominent industry rankings.
Practice areas
- Corporate/M&A
- Private equity and venture capital
- Commercial contract law
Sectors
Awards
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- JUVE Handbook of Corporate Law Firms
Recommended for “Private Equity Transactions” (2023-2026), “Venture Capital” (2023-2025) and “M&A” (2025/26) - Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers
One of “Germany’s Best Lawyers” for “Corporate Law” (2022-2025) and “M&A” (2022-2024) - Legal 500
Recommended for “PE/VC” (2024-2026)
- JUVE Handbook of Corporate Law Firms
Testimonials about Dr Thomas Derlin
- Joined GSK Stockmann in 2016
- Worked at three leading international law firms in the practice areas of corporate/M&A, private equity and venture capital, capital markets and commercial contract law – with a particular focus on technology, internet and media companies
- Admitted to the bar in Germany (2005)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of North Carolina (USA) and the University of Sydney (Australia)
- Studied law, including a doctorate, at the University of Freiburg (Germany)
Languages: English, German, Italian
- Alumnus of the Foundation of German Business (sdw)
- Alumnus of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Derlin, T. (2021). Leaver Regelungen für Gründer: The „good”, the „bad” and the „intermediate”, Venture Capital Magazin (Start-up 2022), pp. 74.
- Joined GSK Stockmann in 2016
- Worked at three leading international law firms in the practice areas of corporate/M&A, private equity and venture capital, capital markets and commercial contract law – with a particular focus on technology, internet and media companies
- Admitted to the bar in Germany (2005)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of North Carolina (USA) and the University of Sydney (Australia)
- Studied law, including a doctorate, at the University of Freiburg (Germany)
Languages: English, German, Italian
- Alumnus of the Foundation of German Business (sdw)
- Alumnus of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Derlin, T. (2021). Leaver Regelungen für Gründer: The „good”, the „bad” and the „intermediate”, Venture Capital Magazin (Start-up 2022), pp. 74.
Dr Thomas Derlin, LL. M. (Sydney)
Rechtsanwalt, Partner*