Jones Day is a trusted name in transformational M&A, disposals, carve-outs, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. The firm’s work spans various industries, including energy, automotive, financial services, chemicals, and recycling. Practice head and managing partner of the German office, Ansgar Rempp, advises listed corporations on cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. His practice also encompasses high-stakes, post-closure matters, with a strong focus on achieving commercially sensible outcomes. The team has recently deepened its bench with the addition of Michiel Huizinga, Philipp Martin, and Carl Christmann in January 2025.
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- 'Martin Schulz has an excellent, hands-on approach. He helps to solve problems in an efficient manner.'
Key clients
- BayWa AG
- LyondellBasell
- Mahle
- Sherwin Williams
- Société Générale S.A.
- TotalEnergies SE
- WEG S.A.
Work highlights
Advised MAHLE on the carve-out and sale of its thermostat business to ADMETOS.
Advised TotalEnergies on the acquisition of VSB Group for a purchase price of €1.57bn from Partners Group.
Advised Société Générale on the disposal of its equipment finance business activity to BPCE for €1.1bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ansgar Rempp
Other key lawyers
Adriane Sturm; Martin Schulz; Markus Weber; Ulrich Brauer; Zhaoxia Chen; Michiel Huizinga; Philipp Martin; Carl Christmann