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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability | Global

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The Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Germany.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

Star Individuals
  1. Ralph Wollburg
    Ralph Wollburg Linklaters24 Years Ranked
  2. Maximilian SchiesslHengeler Mueller
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Band 3
  1. Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
    Hans-Ulrich Wilsing Linklaters21 Years Ranked
  2. Hartmut Krause
    Hartmut Krause Allen & Overy LLP20 Years Ranked
  3. Rick van Aerssen
    Rick van Aerssen Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer19 Years Ranked
  4. Andreas AustmannHengeler Mueller
  5. Daniela FavocciaHengeler Mueller
  6. Jochen VetterHengeler Mueller
  7. Rainer TraugottLatham & Watkins

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Andreas Fabritius
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    Andreas Fabritius
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years Ranked
    Andreas Fabritius is well known for his many years of experience leading notable mandates. His expertise encompasses private and public M&A as well as general corporate law, with a particular focus on corporate governance and directors' liability issues.
Star Individuals
  1. Ralph Wollburg
    Ralph Wollburg
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Star Individuals | 24 Years Ranked
    Ralph Wollburg has been at the forefront of the market for many years. He is a popular choice for board-level advice at many DAX 40 companies. He also assists with large cross-border transactions as well as corporate and strategic issues such as reorganisations and restructuring.
  2. Maximilian Schiessl
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Star Individuals
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Band 1
  1. Christoph Seibt
    1
    Christoph Seibt
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Christoph Seibt is one of the leading figures in the German market. He particularly stands out for his expertise in large public M&A transactions as well as exclusive distribution agreements.
  2. Jochem Reichert
    1
    Jochem Reichert
    SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
    SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    "Jochem is always responsive, can analyse complex facts and structures well and presents them in a comprehensible way. He has an eye for the essentials and works purposefully and far-sightedly in line with our corporate objectives."
  3. 1
    Norbert Rieger
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Norbert Rieger is one of the most renowned and well-connected practitioners in the market. He advises prominent German and international corporate clients and private equity investors on high-volume M&A deals. Many of his transactions involve complex structures and cross-border elements.
  4. Hans-Jörg Ziegenhain
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Carsten Berrar
    2
    Carsten Berrar
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Carsten Berrar is highly regarded for his strength in large public M&A transactions for high-profile German and US corporations, financial advisers and private equity firms. He frequently acts on cross-border sales and acquisitions. Bolstered by his standout ECM background, he regularly assists with public takeover offers connected with delistings.
  2. Jan Bauer
    2
    Jan Bauer
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Jan Bauer is highly regarded for his expertise in large cross-border private equity transactions as well as strategic M&A deals. He regularly advises prominent German and US companies and investment firms as well as financial advisers.
  3. Stephan Waldhausen
    2
    Stephan Waldhausen
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Stephan Waldhausen moves up in the rankings after a strong year with excellent market support. He showcases notable expertise in highly complex international mandates. His practice covers multi-jurisdictional transactions that include sophisticated carve-out structures and acquisitions.
  4. Christian Cascante
    Gleiss Lutz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
    3
    Hans-Ulrich Wilsing
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Düsseldorf-based Hans-Ulrich Wilsing enjoys a strong reputation for his longstanding expertise in handling complex corporate law issues. His practice includes advice on prominent public M&A, spin-offs and listings.
  2. Hartmut Krause
    3
    Hartmut Krause
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Hartmut Krause is an experienced adviser on public M&A transactions including carve-outs and acquisitions. He acts for German and international corporates as well as private equity firms.
  3. Rick van Aerssen
    3
    Rick van Aerssen
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Freshfields' global managing partner Rick van Aerssen advises high-profile industrial clients on complex partnership agreements as well as large takeovers in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors spanning various jurisdictions. Clients also benefit from his strength in capital markets law.
  4. Andreas Austmann
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Daniela Favoccia
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Jochen Vetter
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Rainer Traugott
    Latham & Watkins | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Ansgar Rempp
    4
    Ansgar Rempp
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Ansgar Rempp regularly assists well-known domestic and international corporates and private equity firms with sales and acquisitions across various jurisdictions, especially the USA.
  2. Dirk Oberbracht
    4
    Dirk Oberbracht
    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Dirk Oberbracht frequently advises US clients on large-scale inbound transactions. He also assists German industry clients and portfolio companies with sales and acquisitions as well as corporate advisory.
  3. Florian Kästle
    4
    Florian Kästle
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Florian Kästle rises in the rankings following increasingly strong work activity on large cross-border transactions. He is especially active on inbound deals for international clients, including complex and large-scale acquisitions in the automotive, chemicals and TMT sectors.
  4. Hans Diekmann
    4
    Hans Diekmann
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Hans Diekmann has extensive experience assisting clients with large-scale acquisitions and takeovers. He offers additional expertise in general corporate and stock corporation law issues, such as conversions and buy-back programmes. He assists with domestic and cross-border mandates.
  5. Harald Selzner
    4
    Harald Selzner
    Noerr | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Harald Selzner is an experienced practitioner who regularly assists German companies with cross-border M&A transactions including large divestments and acquisitions.
  6. Oliver Schröder
    4
    Oliver Schröder
    SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
    SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    Oliver Schröder is experienced in advising domestic and international companies on mid-cap as well as high-end M&A transactions. He frequently assists with cross-border deals and offers additional expertise on corporate law and joint venture formations.
  7. 4
    Thomas Krecek
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Thomas Krecek is best known for his work on M&A transactions in the real estate and financial sectors. He frequently advises on intricate deal structures, such as acquisitions with cooperation agreements, investments by way of capital increase, or business combination agreements.
  8. 4
    York Schnorbus
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    York Schnorbus advises on a range of transactions, including complex public and private M&A deals, with notable experience in the private equity sphere.
  9. Benjamin Leyendecker
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Christof Jäckle
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Ingo Strauss
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. Arend von Riegen
    5
    Arend von Riegen
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Arend von Riegen has experience in complex cross-border transactions, including public takeovers, carve-outs and exits. He is particularly focused on private equity matters.
  2. Astrid Krüger
    5
    Astrid Krüger
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    Munich-based practitioner Astrid Krüger is well established in handling mergers, acquisitions and joint venture extensions while also assisting with ECM-related mandates.
  3. 5
    Konstantin Technau
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 19 Years Ranked
    Konstantin Technau acts on a variety of large-scale domestic and cross-border deals in the automotive, TMT and real estate sectors. His clients include financial advisers, real estate investors and prominent corporates.
  4. Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
    5
    Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser is sought after for her expertise in large-scale M&A transactions including acquisitions and sales and related listings. She also assists with strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
  5. 5
    Martin Erhardt
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Martin Erhardt is particularly active for domestic and international clients, assisting with divestitures and investments as well as capital markets-related mandates.
  6. Martin Neuhaus
    5
    Martin Neuhaus
    Noerr | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Martin Neuhaus is sought after for his expertise in handling acquisitions and carve-outs as well as corporate restructurings and divestitures.
  7. 5
    Nikolas Zirngibl
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Nikolas Zirngibl enters the rankings due to his strong performances in transactional mandates. He is well positioned to advise on complex cross-border acquisitions and sales, as well as investments and minority share deals.
  8. Roger Kiem
    5
    Roger Kiem
    White & Case
    White & Case | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 20 Years Ranked
    Roger Kiem advises well-known German and international clients on strategic M&A, real estate deals and sales and acquisitions in the financial sector. He frequently acts on cross-border transactions.
  9. Staffan Illert
    5
    Staffan Illert
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Staffan Illert is appreciated for his work on public and private M&A and advisory as well as corporate restructurings.
  10. Stephan Oppenhoff
    5
    Stephan Oppenhoff
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Stephan Oppenhoff advises on high-profile transactions in the German market. His experience includes assisting with large and multi-jurisdictional public takeover offers, divestments and management buy-outs.
  11. Stephanie Hundertmark
    5
    Stephanie Hundertmark
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Stephanie Hundertmark advises well-known German and international clients, with a particular focus on life sciences and private equity deals. She additionally assists with venture capital investments and has experience in the fintech sector.
  12. Wilhelm Reinhardt
    5
    Wilhelm Reinhardt
    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Wilhelm Reinhardt provides corporate advisory work and assists with public and private M&A. He is well versed in both strategic and private equity transactions and covers a range of deal sizes. He frequently acts on cross-border matters.
  13. Annika Clauss
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  14. Cornelia Topf
    Gleiss Lutz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  15. Daniel Möritz
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  16. Daniel Wiegand
    Hengeler Mueller | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  17. Heiko Gotsche
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  18. Michael Arnold
    Gleiss Lutz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  19. Nikolaos Paschos
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
  20. Ralf Morshäuser
    Gleiss Lutz | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Band 5
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Up and Coming
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    Natalie Daghles
    Noerr | Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Natalie Daghles is particularly active on cross-border M&A transactions in the life sciences space.