As an attorney licensed in the U.S. and Germany, Mr. Meis advises companies on foreign direct investment (FDI) and commercial cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as financing, contract negotiation, supply chain and trade, and immigration and employment matters.
From initial market entry and U.S. entity formation to site selection and ramp-up of commercial operations, Mr. Meis represents both U.S. and non-U.S. clients who are active in a variety of industries, including automotive, electric vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy, aviation, food, shipping, transportation, technology, and logistics. He often acts as outside general counsel to foreign-owned clients operating in the U.S., advising them in their ongoing business and legal needs.
Mr. Meis has particular experience in the formation and restructuring of complex holding structures and is a trusted advisor for U.S. site selection projects. He has represented investment funds in corporate, tax, and bank regulatory matters in connection with real estate and oil and gas investments in the U.S. He has also advised global enterprises on the acquisition of businesses and restructuring of investments and has extensive experience guiding multinational clients through complex business immigration issues and international tax matters.