The firm’s Frankfurt office was recently named "Private Equity & Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year 2009" by JUVE, Germany's leading legal magazine. JUVE presents its prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" awards annually to law firms which, based on their work and market position, have proven to be particularly dynamic in their respective fields of practice and have demonstrated outstanding strategic development, client service and overall potential for future growth and enhancements. The titles are awarded as a result of JUVE’s extensive market research, which includes thousands of collective interviews with clients, counterparties, investment banks, and other advisers and market participants.