Insurance: Transactional
Germany
18 years ranked
Provided by Latham & Watkins
Dr. Wessel Heukamp advises financial sponsors and corporate clients on complex transactions. He advises clients across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in insurance and other financial services.
Wessel draws on deep transactional experience and close relationships with key market participants to guide financial investors, private equity sponsors, and strategic corporates on high-stakes German and cross-border transactions involving:
- Public and private M&A
- Private equity buyouts and exits
- Corporate acquisitions and divestitures
- Strategic investments and joint ventures
- Insurance portfolio transactions and reorganizations
Wessel brings a nuanced understanding of regulatory frameworks to complex deal structures. He also leverages his close relationships with BaFin and other European regulators to help insurers, reinsurers, and financial investors navigate high-stakes matters.
Before joining Latham, Wessel was a partner at another global law firm. He is an honorary professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich.
Provided by Chambers
Wessel Heukamp is a leading lawyer in the world of German transactional insurance, enjoying the confidence of the largest clients and working on the largest transactions in the insurance market. He recently joined Latham & Watkins after leaving Freshfields in December 2025.
Wessel Heukamp ist ein führender Anwalt im Bereich des deutschen Versicherungstransaktionsrechts. Er genießt das Vertrauen der größten Mandanten und ist an den bedeutendsten Transaktionen des Versicherungsmarktes beteiligt. Nach seinem Ausscheiden bei Freshfields im Dezember 2025 wechselte er kürzlich zu Latham & Watkins.
Wessel Heukamp is known for his experience in both public and private transactions. He is well placed to advise prominent private equity companies on cross-border deals.
Wessel Heukamp ist für seine Erfahrung sowohl bei öffentlichen als auch bei privaten Transaktionen bekannt. Er ist bestens geeignet, namhafte Beteiligungsgesellschaften bei grenzüberschreitenden Transaktionen zu beraten.
Provided by Chambers
Wessel Heukamp is the best of his class.
Wessel Heukamp ist der Beste in der Klasse.
Wessel Heukamp stands out for his very good performance.
Wessel Heukamp is an excellent lawyer and a key partner in Germany.
Wessel Heukamp sticht durch seine sehr gute Leistung hervor.
Wessel Heukamp ist ein exzellenter Anwalt und ein wichtiger Partner in Deutschland.
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