"Gothaer and Barmenia Announce Historic Merger to Create One of Germany's Largest Insurance Companies"

"Gothaer and Barmenia are merging to create one of Germany's ten largest insurance companies, employing around 7,500 people. The commercial law firm Seitz is advising both companies on employment law issues related to the merger and will continue to provide strategic advice during the post-merger integration process. The Seitz team has extensive experience in employment and labor law matters for Gothaer."

The commercial law firm Seitz advised Gothaer and Barmenia on employment law issues related to their groundbreaking merger, which marks the first merger of two insurance companies in Germany and is considered one of the most complex merger projects of 2023 and 2024. Following the successful transaction, Seitz will continue to provide strategic and operational employment and labor law advice during the post-merger integration, focusing on the development of the future structure of the group and the transformation process. The Seitz team involved in this transaction includes partners Dr. Stefan Seitz, Dr. Johannes Traut, Annika Hausmann, and Dr. Stephan Pötters, who have extensive experience advising Gothaer on employment and labor law matters, compliance issues, and IT co-determination. Additionally, the team comprises Dr. Timo Pulat, Lena Thau, Niklas von Ancken, Susanne Wegehaupt, and Jens Neldner.

"Gothaer and Barmenia Announce Historic Merger to Create One of Germany's Largest Insurance Companies"

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