Michael Rainer

About the LawyerMichael Rainer is a lawyer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in management and founding roles in the fields of law, real estate, digital media, and startups. He has developed deep expertise in commercial and contract law during his tenure as the managing partner of his own law firm, MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte, for over two decades. He is the founder and CEO of MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte and advises clients from the firm’s Frankfurt office as part of its broader German practice. Michael Rainer focuses on commercial law for national and international clients, including industrial and commercial companies, associations, and businesses of all sizes. His work includes support in M&A transactions and complex matters involving banking and capital markets law.ExperienceMichael Rainer has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and founding roles, with a career centered on law and entrepreneurship. As managing partner of MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte for over two decades, he has built strong expertise in commercial and contract law. His practice includes advising on national and international commercial matters, corporate structures, and cross-border business issues. He also handles mergers and acquisitions and has experience managing complex legal questions in banking and capital markets law.SpecialtyMichael Rainer specializes in commercial law, with a focus on national and international commercial matters. His advisory work also covers corporate law and economic law, with particular experience in:

• Commercial and contract law
• National and international commercial advisory
• Corporate law
• M&A transactions
• Banking and capital markets-related legal issues

He advises a global clientele that includes industrial and commercial companies, associations, and businesses of various sizes, with an emphasis on tailored legal solutions.EducationMichael Rainer studied law at the University of Bonn from 1995 to 1999. He completed his legal clerkship at the Cologne Regional Court from 2001 to 2003. This legal training provided the foundation for his later work in commercial law and business-focused legal advisory.Achievements and Recognition

• Awards: MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte was recognized for excellence, with Michael Rainer being a key part of the team that contributed to this award-winning recognition.
• Industry Rankings: Michael Rainer holds a bronze industry ranking in the commercial legal sector.
• Leadership Roles: Michael Rainer serves as the Managing Partner, CEO, and Founder of MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte, leading the firm's strategic direction.
• Leadership Roles: He led an eight-person team representing MTR Legal as the Headline Sponsor at the IR Global Annual Conference 2025 in Berlin, showcasing his executive leadership.
• Leadership Roles: Michael Rainer acts as the Managing Partner with offices across Germany, advising on business law and international legal strategy.
• Major Case Successes: With over 20 years of expertise in business law, M&A, and international legal strategy, he has successfully managed complex commercial cases as a Berlin-based lawyer.
• Contributions to Award-winning Projects: As the Founder and Managing Partner, he contributed to the growth of MTR Legal into one of the fastest-growing, digitally positioned business law firms in the industry, which was recognized for excellence.