Linklaters is at the forefront of driving transformative restructurings, reorganisations, joint ventures, public takeovers and M&A, while also advising on regulatory, corporate governance, and compliance matters. The firm is prolific across the insurance, energy, fintech, and healthcare sectors. Practice head Marco Carbonare, who also co-leads the equities team, provides expertise in IPOs, spin-offs, and corporate reorganisations. Ralph Wollburg, head of the global corporate and M&A group, advises major automotive and financial services clients on high-profile M&A and public takeover transactions. Hans-Ulrich Wilsing, acclaimed for his grasp of stock corporation and group law, frequently represents management and supervisory boards on boardroom matters, shareholder disputes, and governance issues. In October 2024, Dirk Horcher left the firm to join Baker McKenzie.
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Key clients
- LEAG
- Volkswagen
- Covestro
- Bioversys DWS
- Thyssenkrupp
- Heckler & Koch
- Ernst & Young
- Jakobus Stiftung
Work highlights
Advised Volkswagen on including the joint venture with Rivian, the post-IPO of 25% of the preference share capital of Porsche AG, and on the sale of 25% plus one share of the share capital of Porsche AG from Volkswagen AG to Porsche Automobil Holding SE.
Advised on the conclusion of an investment agreement with the companies of the ADNOC Group and in connection with a public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders by ADNOC International Germany Holding AG.
Advised Bioversys on its IPO in February 2025.
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Practice head
Marco Carbonare
Other key lawyers
Ralph Wollburg; Hans-Ulrich Wilsing; Julia Rupp; Tim Johanssen-Roth; Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser; Staffan Illert; Stephan Oppenhoff; Timo Engelhardt; Thomas Broichhausen; Martina Farkas; Mario Pofahl; Claudia Schneider; Andreas Zenner; Klaus von der Linden; Arne Kießling