LAWYER PROFILE

Christian Atzler

Global 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Germany

1 year ranked

Corporate/M&A

Germany

14 years ranked

Corporate/M&A (International Firms)

China

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Global

Practice Areas

Christian Atzler is a member of the Firm's Global M&A Steering Committee. He is also the co-head of the Corporate/M&A Practice Group in EMEA and Germany. He is listed as a leading lawyer in Chambers Global from 2012 to 2024.

Christian regularly advises German and international clients on M&A transactions, corporate matters and investment projects. Prior to joining the Frankfurt office of Baker McKenzie in 2009, Christian worked in the Shanghai and Hong Kong offices of Baker McKenzie from 2005-2008, and mainly advised international clients on M&A projects, joint ventures, and China foreign direct investment projects.

Professional Memberships

Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt - Member

Personal

State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Second State Exam) (2005)

University of Passau (State Exam) (2003)

National Taiwan University School of Law (2000)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Christian Atzler has notable expertise handling complex corporate transactions with multi-jurisdictional elements. He is particularly sought after by clients from technology, manufacturing and chemical industries.

Indviduelles Editorial

Christian Atzler verfügt über herausragende Expertise in der Abwicklung komplexer Unternehmenstransaktionen mit internationalem Bezug. Er ist insbesondere bei Mandanten aus der Technologie-, Fertigungs- und Chemieindustrie gefragt.

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Corporate/M&A (International Firms) - China

China, expertise based abroad in Germany

Individual Editorial

Christian Atzler is based in Frankfurt. He draws on his experience working in the firm's Shanghai and Hong Kong offices to advise on China-related transactions.

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Corporate/M&A - Germany

Foreign expert in China

Individual Editorial

Indviduelles Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christian Atzler is very experienced in M&A matters.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers Global Guide
Christian Atzler verfügt über große Erfahrung in M&A-Angelegenheiten.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers Global Guide
Christian Atzler is always around and he is very good.
Corporate/M&A (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide