Atty. Stephan Rau

Atty. Stephan Rau

Stephan Rau is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Munich office and Chair of the firm’s European Healthcare Practice. He focuses in advising on private equity/ M&A transactions, and regulatory in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

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About Stephan Rau at a glance

Stephan Rau is a business, m&a, and health care attorney, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Munich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephan Rau is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Munich office and Chair of the firm’s European Healthcare Practice
  • He focuses in advising on private equity/ M&A transactions, and regulatory in the healthcare and life sciences sectors
  • His clients include private equity and strategic investors, healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and university institutions
  • Due to his experience, Stephan Rau is recognized as a leading attorney in the legal directories
  • Since 2011, he has been continuously ranked by Chambers and Partners as a Tier 1 lawyer for healthcare in Germany and by Legal 500 Germany as an “Elite Leading Lawyer” for healthcare and life sciences
  • JUVE lists Stephan Rau as a frequently recommended lawyer for corporate, M&A and private equity, as well as a leading attorney in the healthcare sector
  • LMG Life Sciences Europe has repeatedly recognized him as a “Life Sciences Star” for his outstanding work in the industry
  • Before joining Greenberg Traurig, Stephan Rau was a partner at McDermott and worked for international law firms in Moscow, Hamburg and Berlin

Practice Areas Explained

Stephan Rau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephan Rau 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Where is Stephan Rau's law office located?
Stephan Rau's law practice is located in Munich. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephan Rau handle?
Stephan Rau focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Stephan Rau received?
Stephan Rau's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Pharmaceuticals Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pharmaceuticals Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice, Bayern (Germany)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Pharmaceuticals Law, Bayern (Germany)
- 2021

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