Partner

Dr Stephan Bauer, LL.M.

Attorney at Law

Languages: German, English, French

Dr Stephan Bauer advises entrepreneurs, companies and private equity investors on both the buyer and seller sides of M&A transactions, both nationally and internationally. As head of the French Desk, he specialises in cross-border transactions involving France.

Studied law at the University of Konstanz, the University of Poitiers (France) and Humboldt University in Berlin
Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Duke University, North Carolina, USA
Doctorate in law at the Technical University of Dresden
Attorney at law at Noerr LLP in Berlin and Düsseldorf in the Corporate/M&A-team
Attorney at law and partner at Lexpert Dr. Bauer & Partner in Dresden – advising on M&A-transactions and renewable energy projects as well as on corporate law

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2026

Recognised as one of 'Germany's best lawyers' in corporate law and M&A.

Leaders League 2026

Recognised as a ‘recommended lawyer’ for M&A mid-cap.

JUVE Guide 2025/2026

Dr Stephan Bauer is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of corporate law and M&A.

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2025

Recognised as one of 'Germany's best lawyers' in corporate law and M&A.

Leaders League 2025

Recognised as a 'recommended lawyer’ for M&A mid-cap transactions.

JUVE Guide 2024/2025

Dr Stephan Bauer is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of c orporate law.

JUVE Guide 2023/2024

Dr Stephan Bauer is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of c orporate law.

Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2024

Recognised as one of 'Germany's best lawyers' in corporate law and M&A.

Wirtschaftswoche 2023

Dr Stephan Bauer is one of the 'highly recommended lawyers' in the field of corporate law.

JUVE Guide 2022/2023

Dr Stephan Bauer is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of corporate law.

JUVE Guide 2021/2022

Dr Stephan Bauer is once again one of the 'frequently recommended advisors' in the field of corporate law and M&A.

Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2022

Dr Stephan Bauer is one of the 'stand-out lawyers' this year.

Legal 500 2021

"... In the M&A area with key figure Dr. Stephan Bauer, they have particular experience in supporting the seller in small and mid-cap transactions."

Dr Stephan Bauer heads the French Desk at ESCHE. Due to our extensive expertise in international consulting and our cooperation with leading law firms worldwide, we guarantee our clients a smooth and efficient service on a global level. More