Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
Contact number
+49 69 71 99 01Chambers Review
Clifford Chance features a prominent practice that attracts praise for its capabilities in cross-border M&A transactions. The firm regularly handles joint ventures and ensuing transactions and is well equipped to manage significant international carve-outs. Another strength lies in handling overseas market entries for prominent German clients. The team represents major domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and private equity houses. Its industry focus spans life sciences and health, energy, financial services, automotive and real estate.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Hitachi on a EUR1.66 billion agreement to acquire Thales' Ground Transportation Business Systems business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is always available and never at a loss for a reply even in more complicated matters."
"The team has a hands-on working attitude with highly qualified partners along the entire transaction process."
"At Clifford Chance you always have an extremely strong team at your disposal right from the start."
"The firm has a well-established, responsive and well-connected team which stands out for its clear communication and competent, commercially minded advice."
"Clifford Chance have experts for almost all areas."
"Clifford Chance is always available and never at a loss for a reply even in more complicated matters."
"The team has a hands-on working attitude with highly qualified partners along the entire transaction process."
"At Clifford Chance you always have an extremely strong team at your disposal right from the start."
"The firm has a well-established, responsive and well-connected team which stands out for its clear communication and competent, commercially minded advice."
"Clifford Chance have experts for almost all areas."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Thomas' pragmatism and efficiency are greatly appreciated."