Germany
Freshfields in Germany
For more than 175 years, we have played a key role in shaping Europe’s strongest – and the world’s fourth largest – economy.
With more than 600 lawyers across Germany’s key financial and industrial hubs, domestic and international clients alike rely on us to resolve their most complex, critical problems. Often breaking new ground, we provide first-class advice on cross-border transactions, global investigations, large disputes and international regulation.
Few can match our breadth and depth – no other law firm in Germany has achieved so many top rankings for its practice and sector groups. With corporate M&A, disputes, regulatory, and competition/antitrust practices that are consistently rated among the world’s best, we are considered to be the leading global law firm in the country.
Client successes
Advising Boehringer Ingelheim on the swap of its consumer healthcare business with Sanofi’s animal health business.
Advising Hewlett-Packard on its division into two publicly listed entities.
Advising London Stock Exchange Group on its planned merger with Deutsche Börse.
Advising Midea on its takeover of German robotics supplier Kuka.
Advising VW Group in numerous jurisdictions on the current issues concerning VW's diesel engine emissions.
Offices
Our management team in Germany
Dr. Markus Paul Partner
Frankfurt am Main
Rick van Aerssen Global Managing Partner
Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf
Dr. Nicholas Günther Partner
Düsseldorf
Dr. Simone Kämpfer Partner
Düsseldorf
Dr. Heiner Braun Partner
Frankfurt am Main
Dr. Martina de Lind van Wijngaarden Partner
Frankfurt am Main
Dr. Uta Itzen Partner
Düsseldorf, Munich
Dr. Ralph Kogge Partner
Munich, Düsseldorf
