LAWYER PROFILE

Sebastian Rakob

Global 2026

Clifford Chance

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation

Germany

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Sebastian Rakob represents clients in international fraud litigation (asset recovery in cases of white collar crimes).

Sebastian defends corporations and banks against prospectus liability claims and advises corporations in post M&A disputes. He advises banks and financial institutions on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards.

He has represented numerous clients in asset recovery cases (employee fraud/corruption) and banks against claims resulting from sale of CDOs.

Career

Heidelberg University, Duke University (LL.M) 1994

Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York 1996

Admitted as a Rechtsanwalt in Germany 1997

Joined Clifford Chance 2000

Partner since 2006

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Litigation - Germany

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Investors and energy companies mandate Sebastian Rakob for his expertise in supply and energy disputes. His expertise also includes post-M&A disputes.

Indviduelles Editorial

Investoren und Energieunternehmen beauftragen Sebastian Rakob aufgrund seiner Expertise in Versorgungs- und Energiestreitigkeiten. Zu seinen Fachgebieten gehören auch Streitigkeiten nach Fusionen und Übernahmen.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sebastian Rakob is a very committed lawyer. I appreciate the work he does for us.
LitigationChambers Global Guide
Sebastian Rakob is a very good strategist.
LitigationChambers Global Guide
Sebastian Rakob ist ein sehr engagierter Anwalt. Ich schätze seine Arbeit für uns sehr.
LitigationChambers Global Guide
Sebastian Rakob ist ein sehr guter Stratege.
LitigationChambers Global Guide