Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie counts multinational companies and German corporations, including various DAX40 companies, among its client base and advises them on large and medium-sized transactions, including carve-outs, share sales, strategic partnerships and, most recently, Russia exits. Its sectoral focus is on the technology industry, although its case load also covers other areas. The practice is headed by Christian Atzler, who regularly advises clients on M&A transactions, joint ventures and direct investment projects in China, and Berthold Hummel, who frequently applies its M&A and PE expertise in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors. In January 2024, Johannes Baumann (M&A and PE) joined the team from Hengeler Mueller. He was followed by Daniel Dehghanian (M&A and VC in the healthcare and technology sectors) from Hogan Lovells International LLP in June 2024 as well as Dirk Horcher (M&A, public takeovers, post-merger integrations, corporate restructurings) from Linklaters in October 2024.