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

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters boasts an excellent corporate and M&A department that is a top choice for complex, high-value transactions. The firm has an exceptionally strong global presence, which enables the team to perform excellently in cross-border matters. It regularly handles major acquisitions and mergers, as well as large-scale corporate restructurings and joint ventures. It also handles complex carve-outs and takeover bids for multinational companies. The department also routinely advises DAX 40 companies on corporate governance and strategic issues. It is especially active in the energy, materials, financial services and automotive sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Uniper on negotiations with the German government relating to its EUR13.9 billion stabilisation measure, including its recapitalisation and balance sheet restructuring.

Strengths

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"The particular strength of Linklaters lies in finding pragmatic solutions."

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"Linklaters provided fantastic support, exploring matters in depth while keeping a pragmatic solution-oriented approach."

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"The team is very precise and sticks to the facts but also with a human touch."

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"Linklaters provides fast and reliable reactions."

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Notable Practitioners

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Ralph Wollburg
Ralph Wollburg
Star Individuals

Ralph Wollburg has been at the forefront of the market for many years. He is a popular choice for board-level advice at many DAX 40 companies. He also assists with large cross-border transactions as well as corporate and strategic issues such as reorganisations and restructuring.

"He is a great legal authority; his statements simply have weight."

"Ralph Wollburg is always a reliable and very solution-oriented contact person."

"He turned Linklaters into one of the leading corporate/M&A practices in Germany."

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Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
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Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
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Düsseldorf-based Hans-Ulrich Wilsing enjoys a strong reputation for his longstanding expertise in handling complex corporate law issues. His practice includes advice on prominent public M&A, spin-offs and listings.

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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser is sought after for her expertise in large-scale M&A transactions including acquisitions and sales and related listings. She also assists with strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

"Kristina is a good negotiator."

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Staffan Illert
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Staffan Illert
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Staffan Illert is appreciated for his work on public and private M&A and advisory as well as corporate restructurings.

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Stephan Oppenhoff
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Stephan Oppenhoff
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Band 5

Stephan Oppenhoff advises on high-profile transactions in the German market. His experience includes assisting with large and multi-jurisdictional public takeover offers, divestments and management buy-outs.

"Stephan is brilliant and a pleasure to work with."

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Ralph Wollburg
Ralph Wollburg
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Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
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Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Staffan Illert
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Staffan Illert
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Stephan Oppenhoff
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Stephan Oppenhoff
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