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Nicolaus Ascherfeld

Nicolaus Ascherfeld

Germany 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Germany

2 years ranked

Energy: Transactional

Germany

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Nicolaus is Head of Germany M&A and has more than 20 years of experience in advising on a broad range of corporate transactions with a focus on private M&A and joint ventures. Nicolaus is an expert in the infrastructure, energy and transport sector. Nicolaus is acknowledged by independent publications as one of the leading M&A lawyers and one of the leading experts for energy infrastructure transactions in Germany.

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

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Nicolaus Ascherfeld is noted for his experience in energy and transport-related matters. His expertise includes advising clients on M&A, joint ventures and reorganisations.

Indviduelles Editorial

Nicolaus Ascherfeld ist bekannt für seine Erfahrung in Energie- und Transportfragen. Zu seinen Fachgebieten gehört die Beratung von Mandanten bei Fusionen und Übernahmen, Gemeinschaftsunternehmen und Umstrukturierungen.

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Energy: Transactional - Germany

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Nicolaus Ascherfeld is well positioned to guide clients through corporate and M&A transactions in the energy sector, with particular focuses on joint ventures, strategic investments and the development of large-scale energy projects.

Indviduelles Editorial

Nicolaus Ascherfeld ist bestens aufgestellt, um Mandanten bei Unternehmens- und M&A-Transaktionen im Energiesektor zu begleiten, mit besonderem Fokus auf Joint Ventures, strategische Investitionen und die Entwicklung von Großenergieprojekten.

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Strengths

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  • Nicolaus Ascherfeld fully understood the commercials and financials of the deal and was very much involved and hands-on every step of the process.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Germany

  • Nicolaus Ascherfeld verstand alle kaufmännische und finanzielle Aspekte des Geschäfts und war in jeden Schritt des Prozesses sehr stark und aktiv eingebunden.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Germany

  • Nicolaus Ascherfeld is very pragmatic in his approach to negotiations with a focus on finding solutions.

    Energy: TransactionalChambers Germany
  • Nicolaus Ascherfeld geht bei Verhandlungen sehr pragmatisch vor und konzentriert sich auf die Lösungsfindung.
    Energy: TransactionalChambers Germany

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