On October 1, 2020 RSR Rüping Schroeder Rechtsanwälte opens its doors as a transaction boutique specializing in venture capital. RSR will have its headquarters in Berlin.
The founding partners of RSR are Dr. Matthias Rüping and Dr. Julian Schroeder, who previously advised start-ups as well as venture capital and private equity funds as lawyers in the renowned venture capital team of BMH BRÄUTIGAM. Previous work experience of the founding partners also includes positions at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hengeler Mueller and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy.
RSR will have a clear focus on representing start-ups and investors in financing rounds and M&A transactions, and will also focus on advising on general contractual law, for example in connection with employee stock option plans. Among its clients are well-known start-ups such as the coaching platform CoachHub, the software company Pitch, the legal-tech pioneer Conny (formerly LexFox), Targomo, Bliq and uCastMe as well as highly specialized service providers such as DONE!Berlin and Code & Co.
The new law firm’s aim is to provide its clients with first-class, efficient and innovative solutions.