Clifford Chance engages heavily in internal investigations, and has seen a growth in matters involving assisting with cultural reviews on the back of investigations in 2025. The group is principally focused on advice to employees in relation to reorganisations, and employment advice in the context of restructurings and transactions. Ines Keitel is at the helm, who excels in compliance advice. Stefan Simon retired from the partnership in May 2025, remaining as counsel. Christopher Fischer is a standout practitioner in relation to employment transactions.
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Key clients
- Citi
- Lufthansa
- DZ Bank
- Permira
- Deutsche Funkturm (DFMG)
Practice head
Ines Keitel
Other key lawyers
Christopher Fischer; Stefan Simon; Sebastian Ritz
