Peter Maysenhölder

Partner

Rechtsanwalt

LYNX Partner specializing in corporate law, M&A transactions, and dispute resolution with a focus on cross-border matters.
SPECIALIZED
Dual qualification as German Rechtsanwalt and European Lawyer, enabling seamless navigation of German and Czech legal frameworks for cross-border transactions.
LEADING
Heads the Czech Corporate and M&A and Dispute Resolution teams, ensuring coordinated expertise across transactional and contentious matters.
CONNECTED
Admitted to both the German and Czech Bar Associations, providing clients direct access to regulated advice in two key Central European jurisdictions.
RECOGNIZED
Recommended by Legal500 for Commercial, Corporate and M&A work, offering clients externally validated expertise in complex transactions.

About

Peter Maysenhölder advises corporate clients on national and international matters, with particular strength in cross-border M&A transactions. His practice regularly involves coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Corporate and commercial disputes form a substantial part of his work, especially for clients from the DACH region facing complex cross-border litigation. Fluency in German, English, and Czech removes language barriers when negotiating with counterparties or managing proceedings across Central Europe.

Before joining LYNX, Peter built his commercial acumen at one of the world’s leading investment banks in Hong Kong. He then honed his legal craft at a renowned corporate law firm in Düsseldorf. This combination of financial markets insight and rigorous legal training shapes a practical, business-oriented approach. He contributes frequently to the World Bank’s Doing Business Report, reflecting recognized expertise in regulatory frameworks. Active membership in the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce strengthens his network for clients pursuing opportunities between these two economies.

Practice Areas

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Corporate and M&A

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Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE. 

German Desk

Expand into CEE markets with German lawyers combining home-market perspective with hands-on local expertise.

What other have to say about Peter

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
"Recommended lawyer for Commercial, Corporate and M&A"
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Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Germany (Second German Law Degree)

“Frequent contributor to the World Bank’s Doing Business Report”
“Neuerungen im tschechischen Insolvenzrecht [New Concepts of Czech Insolvency Law]”, WiRO, 2012
“Verkauf von Anteilen deutscher Anteilsinhaber an tschechischen Gesellschaften [Divestment of German-held Interest in Czech Companies]”, WiRO, 2011
“Risiken der Forderungsanmeldung nach dem neuen tschechischen Insolvenzrecht [Risks Associated with Registering Claims under the New Czech Insolvency Law]”, WiRO, 2009

IBA (International Bar Association)
German Bar Association
Czech Bar Association
German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Advised Heineken Group on the cross-border merger of Drinks Union Deutschland with Heineken Česká republika (2025).
Represented Accu-Tech, a member of Freudenberg Group, in a cross-border dispute involving three parallel proceedings against a former business partner (2025).
Advised UK-based IK X Fund (MidCap) together with Renzenbrink & Partner on the acquisition of Driescher Group (2024).
Advised Austrotherm on the acquisition of DCD Ideal (2021).

German
English
Czech

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