Corporate Governance 2026

GERMANY Trends and Developments Contributed by: Stephan Waldhausen, Moritz Pellmann, Justus Anacker and Cristina Hajek Gross, Freshfields PartG mbB

Justus Anacker is counsel at Freshfields in Düsseldorf. He advises on M&A transactions, public takeovers and complex corporate

Cristina Hajek Gross is a principal associate in the dispute resolution and investigations practice at Freshfields in Frankfurt. She advises multinational clients on complex internal investigations, regulatory

restructurings, with a strong focus on German stock corporation and group company law. Justus also guides clients through capital markets regulation and corporate governance matters, particularly in the context of cross-border deals and strategic reorganisations. His experience spans a wide range of sectors, including industrials, healthcare and technology. Known for his precise legal analysis and pragmatic advice, Justus regularly supports clients in high- stakes corporate transformations and governance- sensitive transactions.

enforcement matters and crisis response, with a particular focus on cross-border mandates. Her work spans the full investigative life cycle, from strategic planning to remediation and governance reform. Cristina supports boards and senior management in navigating sensitive governance issues, often in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional contexts.

Freshfields PartG mbB Große Gallussstraße 14 60315 Frankfurt am Main Germany Tel: +49 172 240 2929 +49 173 52 40 057 Email: Stephan.Waldhausen@freshfields.com Moritz.Pellmann@freshfields.com Web: www.freshfields.com

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