Issue 5 2019

46 Acquisition International - Issue 5 2019 Feb19550 Dike Schindhelm is a medium-sized business law firm, which focuses primarily on business law. We profile the firm and caught up with Florian Buenger who provided us with a detailed behind the scenes glimpse into the innerworkings of the firm. Contact: Florian Buenger Company: Dike Schindhelm Address: Via Don Olinto Marella 8, Bologna, Italy, 40137 Telephone: +39 051 033 1955 Web Address: it.schindhelm.com ounded in 2010, Dike Schindhelm focuses on international business relations between Italian companies and companies from German speaking countries, thanks to the firm’s membership in the Schindhelm alliance of international law firms. Going into further detail, Florian begins by informing us of the areas the team at Dike Schindhelm specialises within, touching on how they are able to provide such tailored services. “Here at Dike Schindhelm, we specialise mainly in contract and company law, including M&A and other extraordinary business transactions and other kind of non-judicial legal advice for companies, such as labour law and in connection with insolvency/business distress of both the company itself and of business partners of our clients. In addition to this, we have a strong litigation department to conduct ordinary in-court litigation and to obtain injunctive relief and payment orders against debtors. “We have a flexible hierarchical structure which allows us to react quickly and adequately to the client’s needs. Also, we perceive that our clients appreciate to be followed constantly by the firm’s partners throughout the entire matter, instead of being delegated to associates.” Enabling the firm to deliver such exceptional services to their diverse client base is the committed, experienced and hard-working team which forms the backbone of Dike Schindhelm. When discussing the internal culture, Florian is keen to highlight the significant role the team play in the overall success of the firm. “We believe that efficient and motivated staff members are fundamental for the success and growth of a law firm, not least also in the eyes of the client. Therefore, we try to keep the balance between maintaining the personal involvement of the partners in dealing with the clients’ needs and ensuring the client that beyond the partner there is an efficient team of associates.” F Building Lasting Relationships Looking ahead to what the future holds, the team at Dike Schindhelm hope to build upon the numerous accomplishments they have achieved over the years, which includes being selected in Acquisition Intl.’s Global Excellence Awards 2019. Bringing the interview to a close, Florian signs off by revealing what the future has in store for the team, especially following the firm’s successful growth in recent years. “In the last few years, we have invested heavily and successfully in the growth of our firm in particular the number of associates. We are confident that we can maintain and further bolster our position as one of the leading international law firms in the Emilia-Romagna region. “Moving forward, we are currently exploring the possibility/ convenience to open a second office closer to, or in the German speaking Italian region of Bolzano in order to better serve the needs of our German speaking clients.” “In the last few years, we have invested heavily and successfully in the growth of our firm in particular the number of associates. We are confident that we can maintain and further bolster our position as one of the leading international law firms in the Emilia-Romagna region.”