Atty. Maximilian Koch

Atty. Maximilian Koch

Dipl.-Kfm. Dr. iur.

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Profile Summary

About Maximilian Koch at a glance

Maximilian Koch is a business, real estate, bankruptcy, and m&a attorney, practicing at KOCH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. Admitted to practice in Germany, German Federal Bar. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Dusseldorf and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dipl.-Kfm
  • Dr. iur
  • Maximilian Koch is the Managing Director and Founder of KOCH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • He studied economics at the University of Hagen (Diplom-Kaufmann) and law at the University of Osnabruck (1st legal state exam with honors, ranking among the top 5% of graduates), in addition to earning his Dr. iur. "summa cum laude"
  • After completing his legal clerkship in Lower Saxony, he excelled in the 2nd state law examination, achieving a high distinction and ranking among the top 10% of graduates
  • Dr. Koch comes from an entrepreneurial family
  • Prior to embarking on his legal career, he held managerial roles in the plastics industry
  • With over 20 years of professional experience as a business lawyer, Dr. Koch has served as a partner in both medium-sized German and large international law firms
  • Before establishing KOCH, he held the position of Partner/Principal at Ernst & Young for over nine years
  • His expertise encompasses legal counsel on corporate strategy matters, legal corporate and financial advice, and innovative legal structuring
  • In addition, he is actively involved in arbitration proceedings and represents clients before German courts, particularly in commercial and corporate law disputes
  • For more information, please visit www.koch-rag.com

Practice Areas Explained

Maximilian Koch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maximilian Koch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maximilian Koch

Where is Maximilian Koch's law office located?
Maximilian Koch's law practice is located in Dusseldorf. The firm is KOCH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maximilian Koch handle?
Maximilian Koch focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Maximilian Koch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Maximilian Koch received?
Maximilian Koch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Restructuring and Insolvency Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Private Equity Law, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Capital Markets Law, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Private Equity Law, Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Private Equity Law, Düsseldorf (Germany)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Germany, German Federal Bar

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