DR. ROBERT MANGER
Partner
Lawyer
+49 211 955 869 32
+49 175 573 049 2
robert.manger@orthpartners.com
.vita
.expertise
.focal points
➔ Corporate law
➔ Mergers & acquisitions
➔ Transactions
➔ Restructurings
➔ Reorganizations
➔ Carve-outs
➔ Supervisory board
➔ Management board
➔ Co-determination
.awards
➔ “Frequently Recommended Lawyer” in the Juve Handbook of Corporate Law Firms 2024/2025
➔ Recommended as one of the “Best Lawyers” in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers
➔ “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2025” by Handelsblatt andBest Lawyers
➔ Top Lawyer 2026 by the F.A.Z. Institute
.about
Dr. Robert Manger has more than 25 years of experience in M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings, both domestic and cross-border.
His focus is on advising family businesses and SMEs.
Dr. Manger also advises management and supervisory bodies on corporate law and was himself chairman of the supervisory board of a listed stock corporation for more than 10 years.
Dr. Manger also has extensive expertise in advising international clients, which he acquired during his time as a partner in an international law firm in Düsseldorf.
He is married and has two grown-up children.
PUBLICATIONS
Die Übertragbarkeit der Beteiligung und ihre Beschränkung(en), Governance im Familienunternehmen, May, Bartels (ed.) 2017, 187 (together with Dr. Karin Ebel)
Die Gesellschafterversammlung, Governance im Familienunternehmen, May, Bartels (ed.) 2017, 269 (together with Dr. Arno Lehmann-Tolkmitt)
Das Informationsrecht des Aufsichtsrats gegenüber dem Vorstand - Umfang und Grenzen, NZG 2010, 1255
Stärkung der Stellung des GmbH-Gesellschafters, Business & Law, Rheinland 2007 edition, p. 32 (together with Oliver Köster)
Die Schattenseiten der Transparenz, Initiativbanking 2007, Issue 1, p. 18
Shareholders' resolution: Contestation of the non-appointment of a new managing director in the case of presentation rights of two family branches (OLG Saarbrücken v. 24.11.2004 - 1 U 202/04-35), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2005, 549
Vor-GmbH: No application of the principles of a defective company in the case of an ineffective transfer of shares (BGH v. 13.12.2004 - II ZR 409/02), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2005, 355
Stammeinlage: Sacheinlagefähigkeit von obligatorischen Nutzungsrechten bei fester Laufzeit oder konkret bestimmter Mindestdauer (BGH v. 14.6.2004 - II ZR 121/02), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2004, 1222
Geschäftsführer: Wirksamkeit einer Bestellung unter auflösenden Bedingung (OLG Stuttgart v. 11.2.2004 - 14 U 58/03), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2004, 421
Konzernweite Aktienoptionspläne und Betriebsübergang, NJW 2004, 125 (together with Dr. Sandra Urban-Crell)
Liability of the managing director: No responsibility for the non-payment of employee contributions to social security when due after effective resignation from office (BGH v. 17.2.2003 - II ZR 340/01), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2003, 545
Comment on BGH: Direct external liability of shareholders of a pre-GmbH in the event of continuation of business activities despite abandonment of the intention to register (BGH of November 4, 2002 - II ZR 204/00), BGH Report 2003, 176
Share capital contribution: Payment of a cash contribution from capital increase to debit account (BGH v. 18.3.2002 - II ZR 11/01), Der GmbHR-Kommentar, GmbHR 2002, 548 (together with Dr. Ulrich G.H. Brauer)
Das nachvertragliche Wettbewerbsverbot des GmbH-Geschäftsführers, GmbHR 2001, 89
Mentions
ORTHPARTNERS Opens in Munich with a Nine-Member Legal Team – the Firm’s Fifth Office in Germany
ORTHPARTNERS Opens in Munich with a Nine-Member Legal Team – the Firm’s Fifth Office in Germany ORTHPARTNERS opened its fifth office on August 1, 2026. With Munich, the firm now has a presence in another major economic hub, 16 months after its launch in April 2025. A nine-member legal team is moving from a
New Episode – ORTHPARTNERS Podcast “Values, Change, Growth” – with Jan Pörschmann
New Episode – ORTHPARTNERS Podcast “Values. Change. Growth.” – with Jan Pörschmann How do companies emerge that are not only economically successful but also actively shape the future? In this episode of “Values. Change. Growth.”, Dr. Robert Manger speaks with Jan Pörschmann, managing partner at atares, M&A expert, entrepreneur, and professor, about the power of vision,
ORTHPARTNERS Expands in Berlin: New Hires in Real Estate Law and a Move to a Central Location
ORTHPARTNERS Expands in Berlin: Strengthening Its Real Estate Law Practice and Moving to a Central Location Berlin, July 1, 2026 – ORTHPARTNERS is strengthening its presence in the capital and expanding its expertise in real estate law: Four experienced attorneys are joining the Berlin team. The firm is moving into new offices at Hardenbergstraße 28a, next to the Gedächtniskirche
Multiple Awards for ORTHPARTNERS: Best Lawyers 2027
Multiple Recognitions for ORTHPARTNERS: Best Lawyers 2027 ORTHPARTNERS is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious Best Lawyers publications for Germany 2027. The Best Lawyers in Germany™ – 18th Edition 2027 The following members of our firm are listed in this year’s edition of the world’s leading peer-reviewed directory of lawyers: – Anke
New Episode – ORTHPARTNERS Podcast “Values, Change, Growth” – with Jörg Brockhausen
New Episode – ORTHPARTNERS Podcast “Values, Change, Growth” – with Jörg Brockhausen How can we achieve real change in a world that is evolving faster than ever before due to artificial intelligence? What does it take to lead companies successfully and sustainably in this new era? In the new episode of “Values, Change, Growth,” Dr.
ORTHPARTNERS advises Düsseldorf-based heritage brand FRANZEN on the closure of its store on Königsallee
ORTHPARTNERS Advises Düsseldorf’s Long-Established FRANZEN on the Closure of Its Store on Königsallee The full-service commercial law firm ORTHPARTNERS provided comprehensive legal advice to Düsseldorf’s long-established company FRANZEN regarding the closure of its store on Königsallee. After more than 200 years of company history and over a century of presence on Königsallee, FRANZEN ceased business operations as of the 28th.
Legal News
ORTHPARTNERS advises Düsseldorf-based heritage brand FRANZEN on the closure of its store on Königsallee
ORTHPARTNERS Advises Düsseldorf’s Long-Established FRANZEN on the Closure of Its Store on Königsallee The full-service commercial law firm ORTHPARTNERS provided comprehensive legal advice to Düsseldorf’s long-established company FRANZEN regarding the closure of its store on Königsallee. After more than 200 years of company history and over a century of presence on Königsallee, FRANZEN ceased business operations on the 28th…
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