GERMANY Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Carsten Berrar and Peter Klormann Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (S&C) provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients worldwide. Its record of success and unparalleled client service have set it apart for more than 140 years and made the firm a model for the modern practice of law. Today, S&C is a leader in each of its core practice areas and in each of its geographic markets. Its more than 900 lawyers conduct a seamless, global prac -
tice through a network of 13 offices worldwide. A perennial leader in M&A, S&C ranks first by value among law firms in global M&A transac - tions over the last five years. In Germany, S&C ranked second for German M&A transactions in 2024. The German team has established itself as a leading practice for both complex public and high-stakes private M&A transactions, and continues to set market standards.
Authors
Carsten Berrar is a member of Sullivan & Cromwell’s management committee,
Peter Klormann is a partner in Sullivan & Cromwell’s Frankfurt office. He is recognised as one of the leading young M&A lawyers in Germany, and advises on a wide range of transactions.
managing partner of the firm’s Frankfurt office and co-head of its global capital markets group. As one of Germany’s leading lawyers for both M&A and capital markets matters, he has advised on many landmark M&A transactions in Germany, both public and private. Carsten has been recognised as German M& “Dealmaker of the Year” several times and is ranked in Band 1 for M&A by Chambers Germany.
Peter has extensive experience in public takeovers, having advised on a large number of significant and complex transactions, for both strategic and private equity clients.
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