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Jones Day

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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Jones Day

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

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day is a well-known international firm, especially recommended for cross-border and multi-jurisdictional M&A deals. It handles acquisitions and divestitures, with particular expertise in transactions involving the USA and France. Further expertise includes carve-out and spin-off matters, cooperation agreements and establishing joint ventures. The law firm acts for domestic and international corporates active in the energy, chemical and healthcare sectors, as well as manufacturing, automotive and technology clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day advised Sherwin Williams on the EUR1.5 billion acquisition of BASF's architectural coatings business in Brazil.

Strengths

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  • The Jones Day team are incredibly reactive and efficient, liaising incredibly well with financial and tax advisers to expertly manage large, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Jones Day demonstrate a pragmatic approach, a problem-solving attitude and flexibility. They understand the client's strategic goals and industry dynamics.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Their clear, practical advice and deep knowledge of the underlying processes were a true asset and help in successfully guiding the team. They are very responsive and reachable.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Jones Day are very fast and customer-oriented. They have a very good understanding of our business and company, as well as financial aspects.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • We’ve been impressed with Jones Day’s ability to work cross-border and to coordinate teams internationally. Meeting budget expectations, responsiveness and client service are strengths of the team.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ansgar Rempp
    Ansgar Rempp

    Ansgar Rempp

    Ansgar Rempp regularly assists well-known domestic and international corporates with acquisitions, carve-out matters and investment projects. He has particular expertise in assisting manufacturing, industrial and media clients.

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  • Athina S. Gaitanou
    Athina S. Gaitanou

    Athina S. Gaitanou

    Athina Gaitanou assists international clients with M&A matters, as well as corporate transformation and ongoing advisory mandates.

    • Athina is a very good associate with a lot of potential. She provided clear and efficient advice, and assisted on a large number of topics while juggling very tight deadlines.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Athina is always very responsive and capable of taking on any challenge.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
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