The practitioners at Clifford Chance manage a corporate workload that includes joint ventures, M&A, private equity, public and private takeovers, restructurings, and delistings. The practice also oversees ongoing corporate housekeeping, covering governance, compliance, board advisory, shareholder matters, corporate reorganisations, and general contractual and regulatory support. The department is co-chaired by Jörg Rhiel, who focuses on M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and corporate structuring, and Christoph Holstein, who specialises in cross-border M&A and reorganisations in the healthcare, life sciences, and chemicals sectors. Across 2024 and 2025, the practice was enhanced by the promotions of Tobias Nogami Kamerling, Annette Röhder, and Samuel Frommelt, who collectively bring expertise in M&A, takeovers, investments, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations.
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- ‘This firm stands out through an exceptionally client-focused approach that goes well beyond industry standards. The team offers remarkable availability and responsiveness, enabling them to act reliably even with short notice.’
- ‘The lawyers communicate as equals with their clients, creating a trusted working atmosphere that is crucial for complex legal projects.’
- 'The team is always approachable, always has pragmatic constructive ideas and delivers results quickly.'
- 'High level of expertise and integrity. Excellent connections within the industry, resulting in a very good network and a very good overview.'
Key clients
- Amundi Asset Management SAS
- Theon International plc
- Volkswagen AG
- BNP Paribas SA
- Hitachi Ltd
- United Parcel Service Inc.
- The Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc.
- Mahle Behr GmbH & Co. KG
- Merck KGaA
- Harbour Energy
- Airbus
- Pfizer
- Shell
- TotalEnergies
- Helvetia Holding AG
- Software AG
Work highlights
Advised MiddleGround Capital on its intended voluntary public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of STEMMER IMAGING AG.
Advised Software AG Group on the reorganisation of the entire group in over 30 jurisdictions, as well as the carve-out of two divisions as part of a sales project.
Advised Pfizer on a global reorganisation project, namely the post-closing integration of Seagen Inc. in almost 20 countries outside the USA.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jörg Rhiel; Christoph Holstein
Other key lawyers
Tobias Kamerling; Annette Röhder; Samuel Frommelt; Thomas Krecek; Mark Aschenbrenner; Volkmar Bruckner; Alex Cook; Nicole Englisch; Holger Lutz