With a particularly strong foothold in the automotive, energy and technology industries as well as healthcare, Clifford Chance advises listed companies on corporate governance issues, general meetings and capital market compliance as well as in the context of IPOs and capital increases; the team's corporate expertise is also regularly called upon in cross-border transactions, joint ventures and global restructurings. Transaction specialist Thomas Krecek is frequently instructed by financial services companies and heads the practice, which also includes Christian Vogel (corporate law and cross-border transactions) and Markus Stephanblome (M&A, private equity). In May 2022, Simon Schmid, who focuses on corporate law and capital market transactions, and Dominik Heß, who is experienced in corporate, capital market, group and transformation law, made partners.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Christian Vogel: Very good and quick advice, practical and flexible.'
  • 'Thomas Krecek: An outstanding M&A lawyer who is extremely committed to his transactions (despite the volume of M&A transactions he deals with), and he always thinks outside the box and finds very creative solutions.'
  • 'Clifford Chance offers very good and fast advice.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Krecek

Other key lawyers

Christian Vogel, Markus Stephanblome, Simon Schmid, Dominik Heß