International & Cross-Border Transactions | Global

From a contentious perspective, Freshfields presents one of the most accomplished offerings in Germany. The team is renowned for its ability to take the lead on highly complex cross-border proceedings, with the firm acting as a market leader across the full spectrum of dispute resolution, including representing defendants in product liability matters and insurance disputes. Freshfields performs highly in litigation relating to the life sciences and financial services sectors, and is a noted force in international arbitration, particularly in connection with disputes arising out of the construction, post-M&A and energy spheres. Alongside these strengths, Freshfields' compliance and competition/EU law practices are equally as formidable.

Linklaters is recognised as having one of the most impressive international practices based in Germany. With teams stationed in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Hamburg and Berlin, the law firm is highly adept at advising both German corporates and international clients on a vast array of cross-border issues. Advisers in Germany regularly project-manage multi-jurisdictional proceedings, drawing on the excellent resources of Linklaters' wider network to deliver an integrated seamless service, as well as collaborating with contacts maintained with other legal practices overseas.

As with many of its European offices, Clifford Chance's German offering enjoys a market-leading reputation for its banking practice. Germany acts as a hub for the law firm's cross-border lending and acquisition finance practice, and the firm boasts one of the strongest projects teams in the jurisdiction. The law firm's excellent investment funds team is highly attuned to the needs of international clients, while its M&A and private equity lawyers regularly work in tandem with overseas colleagues to provide high-quality cross-border advice to a diverse client base. Clifford Chance also houses a strong offering in capital markets, covering both debt and equity issuances.

A&O Shearman is able to provide international expertise across a full scope of transactional areas. Clients seeking advice in relation to cross-border banking and finance matters are well served by a market-leading team in Germany, which is capable of advising all parties on a spectrum of financing transactions, particularly those relating to the real estate sector. The firm's M&A team is also highly receptive to the cross-border needs of its clientele, which is made up of DAX 30 companies and multinationals. Working closely with the law firm's M&A practitioners, dedicated debt and equity capital markets specialists routinely advise on an international stage.

Baker McKenzie, a widely respected international law firm, has established a strong presence in the German market, supporting clients' cross-border needs from offices stationed across Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich. The law firm acts for a diverse clientele, offering a full-service model to homegrown companies and multinationals with operations in Germany, supported by its expansive global network. Partners based in Germany regularly take the lead on transnational matters and act as co-counsel alongside overseas colleagues to serve clients internationally.

Largely sector-oriented, CMS exhibits cross-border expertise in areas such as energy, TMT, financial services and healthcare. The law firm's corporate team handles mid-market and high-end corporate/M&A transactions adeptly, and a dedicated employment group regularly advises a broad client base on multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly those encompassing European jurisdictions. CMS also hosts a market-leading private equity venture capitalist practice, as well as possessing strength in equity capital markets and investment funds.

In M&A, DLA Piper has developed an excellent reputation for acting for household names on mid-cap cross-border deals, particularly those involving Asian jurisdictions. DLA Piper is routinely engaged by leading German corporations, as well as blue-chip international companies, and the law firm demonstrates a strong sector focus, boasting solid expertise internationally in areas such as energy, insurance, real estate and TMT.

Hogan Lovells, a widely respected international law firm, has developed a comprehensive and highly-regarded practice in Germany. With teams stationed in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, the law firm's offering in Germany functions as an important hub for its European activities and broader international network. The law firm offers international expertise across an array of transactional and contentious areas, and clients will also benefit from the firm's sector orientation, as well as from its wide international network and ability to offer an integrated service.

From Germany, Milbank boasts a highly-regarded transactional practice which is largely international in its focus. The law firm's Frankfurt and Munich offices function as important hubs for its activities throughout Europe. Teams based in Germany often quarterback deals involving other European jurisdictions, and regularly play a leading role on transactions that involve the USA. Advisers in Germany are well equipped to advise foreign investors into the German market, as well as domestic clients who have interests overseas, with the law firm's clientele benefiting from Milbank's close ties to excellent UK-based and US offerings.

Alongside a solid transactional offering, Noerr also demonstrates international capabilities when it comes to contentious proceedings, supporting clients on a broad range of litigation, compliance and complex arbitration matters, and often representing parties in high-profile disputes. Noerr holds a particular specialism in liability, insurance and class action cases, and the law firm's excellent client roster, consisting of prominent automotive manufacturers, insurers and government entities, further reflects Noerr's market presence.

Sullivan & Cromwell in Germany brings considerable expertise to cross-border M&A and is a solid firm when it comes to debt capital markets transactions. The law firm advises on large-cap transactions that encompass multiple jurisdictions, and clients with transatlantic needs benefit from Sullivan & Cromwell's in-house knowledge and extensive resources across its network. The team also enjoys a pre-eminent reputation within the ECM space and is regularly engaged to advise on cross-border IPOs, especially those involving the USA or other European jurisdictions.

White & Case, a widely respected international law firm with a full-service model in Germany, is well equipped to handle a wide array of transactional and contentious matters that are multi-jurisdictional in scope. Teams situated in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Hamburg form highly significant parts of the law firm's expansive global network. Given its comprehensive geographical coverage, White & Case is a popular choice for foreign investors into Germany as well as for homegrown entities expanding their operations internationally.

An internationally-oriented law firm with an unparalleled global reach, Dentons' German team demonstrates a clear aptitude for handling cross-border mandates. The 2019 opening of the firm's Düsseldorf office adds to locations in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich, giving Dentons a solid footing in the German market and enabling it to play a coordinating role on a broad spectrum of inbound and outbound transactions. Advisers based in Germany regularly collaborate with colleagues situated throughout the law firm's vast international network, and clients with a German base seeking representation in a range of jurisdictions are well served by Dentons' expansive model.

Jones Day is a strong performer on cross-border M&A and is regularly engaged by prominent German entities and an impressive international client base. Advisers stationed in Germany are able to take the lead on truly global mandates and frequently work on matters involving Asia. Capital markets specialists are routinely sought out for their international expertise, particularly in relation to securitisations and IPOs, and the law firm's TMT lawyers regularly advise on international matters, assisting clients with the implementation of multi-jurisdictional data projects.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a widely respected law firm that offers both national and international clients solid cross-border expertise from its Frankfurt and Munich offices. The law firm offers highly-adept cross-border capabilities in transactional work. Gibson Dunn's offices operate as an integrated service, enabling clients to draw on the depth and experience provided by its multi-office structure in a seamless manner.

Heuking is a widely-respected German independent practice which demonstrates a clear commitment to handling cross-border mandates across a broad range of legal areas. The law firm services the international needs of its clientele primarily through its connections with partner law firms in jurisdictions across the globe. Heuking is the German member of the World Services Group and exhibits a clear track record of working alongside partner practices to assist domestic clients with overseas matters, as well as international entities seeking guidance in relation to German markets.

Multi-jurisdictional M&A forms a core part of the law firm's international practice. The team is called upon by both homegrown clients, including members of the DAX 30, and foreign entities for its expertise in international deals, which frequently incorporate European and Asian jurisdictions. Complementing the firm`s M&A practice, the team also brings considerable expertise to merger control issues that are cross-border in scope, with practitioners in Germany combining effectively with Brussels-based colleagues.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a US-headquartered law firm that has developed a strong presence in Germany for cross-border transactions. The law firm's Frankfurt office sits alongside strategically located teams in Europe that cover all the major business centres. The firm has a coast-to-coast offering in the USA, allowing the German offices to advise on international matters and providing clients a well-coordinated, integrated service.