Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB

What Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB does

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB is a full-service German law firm partnership (Partnerschaft mit beschränkter Berufshaftung) headquartered in Mönchengladbach, founded in 1974 by Prof. Dr. Klaus-D. Kapellmann. The firm employs approximately 200 lawyers, including around 60 partners, and operates from nine offices across Germany (Mönchengladbach, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Köln, Leipzig, München) plus a Brussels office at the seat of the EU institutions. It is governed by six managing partners (Geschäftsführende Partner) and is owned entirely by its partners, with no external parent company or institutional investors.

The firm's core offering is legal advisory across practice groups covering construction and architects' law, employment law, banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law (including M&A), real estate law, IP/IT and data protection, competition and EU law, public law, plant engineering law, procurement law, insurance law, and white-collar crime. Differentiating sub-offerings include JurProM® (a proprietary legal project management methodology targeting cost predictability for complex mandates), Kapellmann Akademie (an educational division delivering seminars and online events), and notary services via two in-house notaries. The firm runs a non-exclusive international network of independent partner law firms to service cross-border mandates across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard SaaS and self-hosted tools: Matomo for analytics, Webex via Deutsche Telekom for video conferencing, and Episerver for newsletters.

Kapellmann monetizes through professional service fees: court work is billed per the German statutory fee schedule (RVG), while out-of-court advisory is billed hourly or at fixed fees negotiated per mandate. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is relationship-led, supported by thought leadership (publications, honorary professorships, seminars), a multi-channel digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube/Vimeo, Xing, kununu), and the Kapellmann Akademie event series. Client segments center on construction and real estate companies, international corporations with cross-border needs, and public-sector and government entities involved in procurement, PPP, and infrastructure projects.

Name

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB

Legal name

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB

Website

https://kapellmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB is a German full-service law firm partnership providing legal advisory in construction, commercial, real estate, and public procurement law across nine offices in Germany and Brussels, serving construction firms, international corporations, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Practice Management & Case Management (BPAEAPAC), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Construction law services
• Commercial law advisory
• Corporate legal advisory
• Public procurement law
• Real estate legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed according to German statutory fee schedules (RVG) for court matters and hourly rates or fixed fees for out-of-court advisory work. Revenue generated through attorney fees, notary fees, and tax advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB is a full-service German law firm providing legal advisory across construction and architectural law, commercial and corporate law, employment law, banking and finance law, real estate, public procurement, IP/IT and data protection, plant engineering law, antitrust and EU law, insurance law, and white-collar crime. The firm also delivers notarial services and operates JurProM, a proprietary legal project management methodology, together with the Kapellmann Akademie educational division. Services are delivered by approximately 200 lawyers across 9 offices in Germany and Brussels.

Product overview

Kapellmann und Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB is a full-service German law firm offering comprehensive legal advisory services through a network of approximately 200 lawyers across 9 offices in Germany plus Brussels. The core offering consists of legal practice groups covering construction and architects' law, employment law, banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, IP/IT and data protection, competition and EU law, public law, plant engineering law, procurement law, insurance law, and white-collar crime. The firm differentiates through its proprietary legal project management methodology (JurProM), a dedicated Academy division for professional education (Kapellmann Akademie), and notary services. The firm serves domestic and international clients with cross-border matters, leveraging a network of independent partner law firms worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kapellmann | Akademie: Training and academy services offered by the firm.
• Kapellmann | Infoportal
• JurProM®

Products and services

• Legal Advisory Services (Full-Service Practice Groups) Full-service German law firm providing legal advice across construction and architectural law, employment law, banking and finance law, corporate and commercial law, real estate law, public law, IP/IT and data protection, antitrust and EU law, plant engineering law, procurement law, insurance law, and white-collar crime. Services are delivered by approximately 200 lawyers across 9 German and 1 Brussels office for construction companies, corporates, and public sector clients.
• JurProM® (Juristisches Projektmanagement) Proprietary legal project management methodology and service offering enabling structured, efficient handling of complex legal matters with focus on cost predictability and proactive communication for corporate clients with large mandates.
• Kapellmann Akademie Educational division offering seminars, online seminars, workshops, and events on legal topics providing continuing professional development for clients and legal professionals.
• Notary Services Notarial services handling certified documents, corporate formations, and real estate transactions, delivered through designated notaries at the Berlin and Frankfurt offices.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent International Law FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-exclusive network of independent partner law firms worldwide for international mandates. Relationships are non-exclusive allowing flexibility to work with client-preferred firms. Includes firms in France, Eastern Europe, BeNeLux, Austria, Russia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, China, India, Thailand, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Finland, Sweden.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gleiss Lutz: Major German full-service commercial law firm with comparable headcount (~300 lawyers) and similar practice mix spanning corporate, real estate, and regulatory work. Direct competitor for mid-to-large German mandates in M&A, construction/real estate, and public procurement.
• Noerr: German-origin full-service firm with strong construction, real estate, and corporate practices across multiple German offices plus international locations. Closely comparable on practice breadth, mid-large firm scale, and emphasis on construction and infrastructure law.
• Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft: German full-service law firm with similar profile across construction, corporate, and public law practice areas. Competes for the same German mid-market enterprise and project mandates with comparable geographic coverage.
• Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek: Independent German full-service law firm of comparable scale with strong construction, real estate, public procurement and corporate practices. Direct domestic competitor with similar mid-large firm positioning in DACH market.
• Taylor Wessing: European-headquartered full-service firm with comparable German practice and focus on mid-market enterprise clients. Overlaps on construction, real estate, and corporate matters.

Broad incumbents

• CMS Germany (CMS Hasche Sigle): One of the largest European law firms with major German presence via CMS Hasche Sigle. Competes with Kapellmann on construction, real estate, and corporate matters but operates a much broader international network and larger headcount.
• Hengeler Mueller: Top-tier German law firm with leading M&A, corporate, and antitrust practices. Competes for premium German and cross-border mandates where Kapellmann targets mid-to-large corporate clients.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global Magic Circle firm with strong German practice and large corporate client base. Competes for high-end M&A, regulatory, and cross-border mandates that Kapellmann targets via its non-exclusive referral network.
• DLA Piper: Global law firm with extensive German operations serving corporate, real estate, construction and infrastructure clients. Direct competitor for mid-large mandates and cross-border project work.
• Linklaters: Global Magic Circle firm with major Frankfurt/Munich presence. Competes for top-end German M&A, finance, and infrastructure mandates, often against Kapellmann on large cross-border deals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kapellmann
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kapellmann
• Instagraminstagram.com/kapellmann_anwaelte

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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