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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 on 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

  • Linklaters advised Covestro on its takeover by ADNOC valued at EUR14.7 billion.

Strengths

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The advice given is always to the point, covering both legal excellence and practicability, leading to solutions that can quickly be actioned.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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They have a very client-oriented approach in terms of meeting deadlines and have outstanding commitment.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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You ask, you get everything in time and what you expect. They staff according to needs. You know that they will achieve the client's goals. I felt very taken care of.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

We appreciate their very high level of expertise, excellent negotiation abilities and great service.

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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.

Ralph is amazing. He is very strong and well known.

Ralph Wollburg is really one of the most influential corporate/M&A lawyers.

It is always good to have Ralph at my side.

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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
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Band 5

Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser is sought after for her expertise in large-scale M&A transactions including takeover offers and corporate sales. She also assists with strategic partnerships, investor participation processes and joint ventures.

Kristina is a good and very experienced lawyer.

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Staffan Illert
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Staffan Illert
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Band 5

Staffan Illert handles both public and private M&A as well as advisory matters. He is further active on corporate restructurings and transformation procedures, often acting for clients in the energy sector.

Staffan is a fantastic lawyer.

Staffan is super good at bringing in commercial perspectives and enriching matters at an early stage.

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Timo Engelhardt
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Timo Engelhardt
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Ralph Wollburg
Ralph Wollburg
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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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