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Thomas Krecek

Thomas Krecek

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Thomas Krecek advises on domestic and cross-border transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, joint ventures and public takeovers, private equity investments with specific focus on financial institutions, as well as Franco-German transactions.

Career

Universities of Bochum, Geneva and Mainz 1999, Cambridge (LL.M.) 2000, Cologne (Dr. jur. utr.) 2002

Legal clerkship in Paris 1998 - 1999

Admitted as a Rechtsanwalt in Germany 1999

Joined Clifford Chance 2000

Secondment to Paris office 2003/2004

Partner since 2006

Head of Corporate Germany since 2015

Languages Spoken

German, French, English and Spanish

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Thomas Krecek often acts on M&A matters for market-leading corporates in the real estate and financial sectors. He frequently advises on intricate deal structures, with particular strength in handling high-value acquisitions with cooperation and asset agreements.

Strengths

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  • Thomas Krecek possesses outstanding expertise which is implemented pragmatically.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas Krecek is a super adviser. He was responsive, extremely available, tenacious and patient on a very complex transaction, where he kept his head well.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas is technically excellent and highly committed to the projects. He is a great adviser with an aptitude for negotiation.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas leads his team well and is adept at navigating difficult negotiations. He is always available when needed, is very easy to interact with and has a reassuring, pragmatic approach.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas is the one person you want to have on speed dial. He has a perfect blend of intelligence, attention to detail, pragmatic approach and creativity. With him, you are always one step ahead.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide

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