Rödl Advises the Geis Group on the Acquisition of agotrans Logistik GmbH

As part of the transaction, the Geis Group received comprehensive legal and tax advice from an interdisciplinary transaction team at Rödl, led by attorney and partner Michael Wiehl. Most recently, Rödl supported the Geis Group in the acquisition of the Quehenberger Group and the Gras Group.

The Geis Group is acquiring all shares in agotrans Logistik GmbH. With this acquisition, the Geis Group strengthens its presence in the economically strong Rhine-Main region. Hans Wolfgang Geis and Jochen Geis, both managing partners of the Geis Group, commented on the reasons for the acquisition: “The Frankfurt region has long been strategically very interesting for us, as it optimally complements our road network. With agotrans, we have now found the right company to specifically expand our presence in this region.”

The transaction was subject to antitrust clearance, which has now been granted.

About Geis

Since its founding in 1945, the Geis Group, headquartered in Bad Neustadt, has developed into a global full-service logistics provider. The owner-managed company, with over 10,000 employees worldwide and approximately 170 of its own branches in 14 countries, offers its customers the complete spectrum of logistics services: from classic truck transport to global air and sea freight and complex services.

About agotrans

agotrans Logistik GmbH has been established as an owner-managed family business in Frankfurt since 1972. In 2024, the company relocated to Rodgau. Around 120 employees handle general cargo transports, partial and full loads, contract logistics, and specialized automotive solutions throughout Germany and Europe.

Advisors to Geis

RÖDL

Legal

• Michael Wiehl, Partner, Nuremberg – Overall Project Management
• Jens Linhardt, Associate Partner, Nuremberg
• Katrin Mikschl, Manager, Nuremberg
• Diandra Friedl, Associate, Nuremberg

Tax

• Florian Kaiser, Partner, Nuremberg
• Max Gareis, Manager, Nuremberg

Schwarzer Rechtsanwälte

• Lothar Schwarzer, Partner, Nuremberg – Transport and Forwarding Law