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Dr Benjamin Parameswaran

Partner
Member of the Executive Committee
One of the leading minds for M&A in Germany, brilliant negotiator.
— Client, JUVE Handbook 2021/2022
Hamburg
About

Dr Benjamin Parameswaran has extensive experience in global M&A, corporate law, and board level strategic advisory work, with a particular focus on complex cross border transactions for major multinational corporations.

He is particularly recognised for his deep expertise in the industrials and technology sectors and is widely regarded by all relevant directories as one of Germany’s leading M&A practitioners, having acted as lead adviser on a number of Europe’s most significant and high profile transactions.

Ben regularly advises boards and senior management teams of some of the world’s largest multinational corporations on complex strategic and transformational matters, including transactions and restructurings driven by energy transition and technological transformation. His clients include leading global companies across a variety of sectors, including BASF, Mercedes Benz, Daimler Truck, Heidelberg Materials, Qualcomm, and other major multinational groups.

He is a member of several legal associations, a frequent speaker at international conferences, and the author of numerous academic and business publications on international law.

Ben is a member of the DLA Piper Executive Committee and serves as the firm’s Managing Director for Clients. Prior to his current role, he was Global Co Chair of the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice from 2022 to 2024 and Managing Partner of DLA Piper Germany from 2014 to 2022. Before joining DLA Piper, he practised with law firms in New York, Düsseldorf, and Mumbai.

Areas of FocusIndustrialsLife SciencesCorporateMergers and AcquisitionsTechnology
Professional QualificationsRechtsanwalt admitted with Hanseatische Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg

EXPERIENCE

Examples of Ben's experience includes advising as lead partner:

  • BASF on the acquisition of a 49.5% (EUR1.6bn) stake in the world’s largest offshore windfarm, Hollandse Kust Zuid in The Netherlands, from Vattenfall.
  • BASF on its EUR1.3bn acquisition of Solvay's global polyamide business.
  • Qualcomm on its USD3.5bn joint venture with TDK Corporation.
  • Daimler Truck on the establishment of a fuel cell joint venture with Volvo Group.
  • BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Group jointly on the sale of their FreeNow mobility platform to Lyft.
  • Rolls-Royce on the acquisition of the e-aircraft business of Siemens.
  • Daimler Truck on its digital transformation joint venture with Volvo Group related to a common software-defined vehicle platform and a dedicated truck operating system.
  • Heidelberger Druckmaschinen on a comprehensive package of measures to increase its profitability and in connection with various strategic M&A transactions (e.g. on a Chinese production joint venture with Masterwork Group).
  • Bilfinger on the strategic sale of its piping construction business.
  • Heidelberg Materials on the acquisition of the SER Group.
  • HCLTech on the acquisition of ASAP Group.
  • Uniper on the sale of its crude oil processing and marine fuel trading business in the United Arab Emirates.
Languages
  • German
  • English
  • French
education
  • Harvard Business School Executive Education (HBS/DLA Piper Senior Leadership Program)
  • Hanseatic Higher Regional Court, Hamburg
  • Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law, Hamburg (International Max Planck Research Scholar Award)
  • Columbia Law School, New York
  • Université de Paris I, Sorbonne (Fellow of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)
  • University of Hamburg (Fellow of Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, German Academic Scholarship Foundation)

Awards & Recognitions

  • JUVE Ranking 2025/2026: Listed for the 12th consecutive time in JUVE’s highest category as a leading name for M&A in Germany (up to 50 years) and frequently recommended for corporate law; “An outstanding negotiating partner in M&A transactions who anticipates and delivers on his clients’ interests”, “an impressive advisor personality with excellent negotiation skills”, clients, “a highly accomplished transaction expert”, “very competent and a pleasure to work with”, competitors.
  • Chambers Germany & Chambers Global 2026: Listed in both handbooks as one of two leading individuals in Band 1 for Corporate/M&A in Germany and recommended as a leading ‘Foreign Expert’ in India in Chambers Global; “Benjamin Parameswaran is a fantastic and really experienced M&A lawyer who can find solutions in public negotiations and situations.”, “Benjamin Parameswaran is a great lawyer doing fantastic work.”, “Benjamin Parameswaran is very connected and experienced within the market.” , “Benjamin Parameswaran is one of the best lawyers in Germany for M&A.”
  • Legal 500 Germany 2026: Recommended for corporate law and M&A: mid-sized deals (EUR100-500m) and large-sized deals (EUR500m+); "360° trustworthy advisor", client.
  • WirtschaftsWoche 2025: Recognised as “Top Lawyer” for M&A in Germany.
  • Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2025/2026: Listed as one of the best lawyers in Germany for Corporate Law and M&A.
  • WirtschaftsWoche/Best of Legal Awards: Honoured as “Senior Leader of the Year” in recognition of outstanding leadership in the legal services industry.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Benjamin worked with law firms in New York, Düsseldorf and Mumbai.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Hamburg Bar Association
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Alumni Club of the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)
  • German Corporate Law Association (VGR)
  • Indo-German Lawyers’ Association (former Vice President)

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