LAWYER PROFILE

Christoph Gleske

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Debt

Germany

21 years ranked

Capital Markets: Equity

Germany

21 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Christoph is a leading practitioner in the equity and debt capital markets area. He has particular experience in domestic and international IPOs, rights offerings, accelerated primary and secondary share offerings as well as convertible, exchangeable and straight bond offerings (including high yield bonds under German law). Christoph also frequently advises on hybrid capital products treated as equity for banking or insurance regulatory, rating and/or accounting purposes. Many issuers also seek Christoph’s advice on capital markets compliance issues.

Career

Christoph joined Freshfields in 1997, and has been a partner since 2002.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - Germany

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Excellent practitioner Christoph Gleske remains a towering figure in both the DCM and ECM worlds. He is highly visible on large-scale note issuances, including AT1 and green bonds, as well as EMTNs and other debt issuance programmes. His further strength lies in acting for well-known manufacturing and telecommunications companies on capital increases, as well as advising corporate clients or underwriting banks on IPOs.

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Capital Markets: Debt - Germany

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christoph Gleske has very good interdisciplinary knowledge.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide
Christoph Gleske is our desired partner for anything capital markets-related.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide
Christoph Gleske is responsive, offers great responsiveness and provides us with rock solid analyses.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers Global Guide