Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's global practice maintains strong relationships with international clients, primarily from the US, Europe and China, advising them on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. The practice particularly focuses on advising the technology sector, from start-ups to listed companies. Real estate transaction lawyer Oliver Duys and Christoph Brenner, who assists private equity investors with M&A, have jointly led the practice since former practice head Thomas Schmid joined SNP Schlawien Partnerschaft MBB in July 2023. Key contacts also include Sven Greulich, who is experienced in technology transactions, and Werner Brickwedde, who assists with cross-border deals in the energy sector and joined from Eversheds Sutherland in April 2023.