DÜSSELDORF / BERLIN / ESSEN / STUTTGART, March 31, 2026 – One year ago, on April 1, 2025, ORTHPARTNERS launched with a clear vision: legal counsel of the highest caliber, characterized by genuine partnership and entrepreneurial thinking. Today, the full-service corporate law firm looks back on a first year that has far exceeded the expectations of its founders, Dr. Robert Orth and Dr. Robert Manger.

What began as a team of about 20 experienced attorneys across four locations has quickly established itself as a major player in the market. “Our goal was never simply to be just another law firm. We wanted to create a place where excellence and empathy go hand in hand,” summarizes Dr. Robert Orth.

An excellent start

The positive market response is reflected not only in the firm’s client base but also in its economic and personnel growth, as well as in prestigious awards: Shortly after the firm was founded, numerous partners were honored by Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers as “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2025” and by the F.A.Z. Institute as “Top Lawyers 2026.”

Growth with Values

In addition to professional success, the focus was on internal collaboration. With flat hierarchies and an “open-door” culture, ORTHPARTNERS has succeeded in attracting top-tier talent and continuously expanding its team. “Successful solutions are always created together—for us, that’s not just a slogan, but a way of life,” said Dr. Robert Manger.

For the second year, ORTHPARTNERS plans to further expand its core business areas and develop new services in order to consistently continue on its current growth trajectory.