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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance features a prominent practice that attracts praise for its capabilities in cross-border M&A transactions. The firm regularly handles joint ventures and ensuing transactions, and is well equipped to manage significant international carve-outs. Another strength lies in handling overseas market entries for prominent German clients. The team represents major domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and private equity houses. Its industry expertise spans life sciences and health, energy, financial services, automotive and real estate.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised Amundi Asset Management on the EUR149 million strategic acquisition of aixigo.

Strengths

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It is great working with Clifford Chance. They are very responsive and efficient, as well as business-oriented.

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They offer high-end M&A expertise across many international markets with strong technical knowledge in all relevant areas. They know how to deal with pressure and urgency.

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The team are on top of fast-moving and complex challenges, providing multiple solutions before problems even occur.

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Clifford Chance's team are extremely fast and flexible. They are optimally positioned – problems are approached in a very structured way and solutions are prepared quickly and comprehensively.

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Clifford Chance have a unique ability to find solutions to complicated matters. They are also highly flexible and available for the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Krecek
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Thomas Krecek
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Thomas Krecek often acts on M&A matters for market-leading corporates in the real estate and financial sectors. He frequently advises on intricate deal structures, with particular strength in handling high-value acquisitions with cooperation and asset agreements.

Thomas Krecek possesses outstanding expertise which is implemented pragmatically.

Thomas Krecek is a super adviser. He was responsive, extremely available, tenacious and patient on a very complex transaction, where he kept his head well.

Thomas is technically excellent and highly committed to the projects. He is a great adviser with an aptitude for negotiation.

Thomas leads his team well and is adept at navigating difficult negotiations. He is always available when needed, is very easy to interact with and has a reassuring, pragmatic approach.

Thomas is the one person you want to have on speed dial. He has a perfect blend of intelligence, attention to detail, pragmatic approach and creativity. With him, you are always one step ahead.

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Christian Vogel
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Band 5

Christian Vogel has impressive experience in advising clients from the manufacturing and utility sectors on complex M&A transactions. He assists with stakeholder acquisitions and public takeover procedures.

Christian is pragmatic and finds solutions for both parties.

Christian Vogel is a deal-maker. He is efficient and solution-focused.

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Thomas Krecek
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Thomas Krecek
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Christian Vogel
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