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

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.

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.

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.

Jochem Reichert is highly regarded for his experience at boardroom level, advising supervisory and management boards of prominent German corporations on governance issues. He additionally assists with joint venture formations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ansgar Rempp regularly assists well-known domestic and international corporates and private equity firms with sales and acquisitions across various jurisdictions, especially the USA.

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.

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.

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.

Harald Selzner is an experienced practitioner who regularly assists German companies with cross-border M&A transactions including large divestments and acquisitions.

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.

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.

York Schnorbus advises on a range of transactions, including complex public and private M&A deals, with notable experience in the private equity sphere.

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.

Munich-based practitioner Astrid Krüger is well established in handling mergers, acquisitions and joint venture extensions while also assisting with ECM-related mandates.

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.

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.

Martin Erhardt is particularly active for domestic and international clients, assisting with divestitures and investments as well as capital markets-related mandates.

Martin Neuhaus is sought after for his expertise in handling acquisitions and carve-outs as well as corporate restructurings and divestitures.

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.

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.

Staffan Illert is appreciated for his work on public and private M&A and advisory as well as corporate restructurings.

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.

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.

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.

Natalie Daghles is particularly active on cross-border M&A transactions in the life sciences space.