We are delighted that our colleague Mike Kraiss has been honored with the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" award in the "Mergers & Acquisitions" category!

We asked Mike for a short interview to find out more about his experiences and the work at our law firm.

WHAT ROLE DO YOUNG LAWYERS PLAY AT HAVER & MAILÄNDER AND HOW ARE THEY ENCOURAGED? "At our firm, young lawyers have the opportunity to take on responsibility early on and work on important projects. This freedom not only promotes our personal and professional development, but also helps us to be recognized in the market at an early stage."

WHY DOES THIS APPROACH MAKE HAVER & MAILÄNDER ATTRACTIVE FOR CLIENTS, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF M&A AND MID-MARKET TRANSACTIONS? "Haver & Mailänder offers tailor-made solutions and intensive personal support. We work on every transaction as a team, deliberately involving young lawyers in responsible roles. The aim is to introduce fresh ideas and ensure a consistently high quality of work through different perspectives and critical questioning. This quickly creates an experienced and well-coordinated team between partners and associates, which efficiently manages the considerable time and resources required for a transaction and ensures optimal results for our clients."

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES AT HAVER & MAILÄNDER? "The cooperation is characterized by team spirit and mutual support. We associates benefit from the knowledge and experience of the respective partners and also work closely with other partners across practice groups to find the best solutions for our clients. This collegial environment is an essential part of our success!"

HOW DO YOU SEE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN M&A AND VENTURE CAPITAL, PARTICULARLY IN THE SME SECTOR? "The prospects in the area of M&A and venture capital are particularly exciting. Medium-sized companies continue to rely heavily on strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including for their own succession planning, as well as on venture capital to compensate for innovation deficits and expand their product portfolio. For us, this means that we must continue to live up to our claim of offering excellent individual and strategic advice in each individual case."