A&O Shearman has recruited patent litigator Dr. Constanze Krenz for its Munich office, where she will join forces with the firm’s existing patent teams starting November 2026.
Baker McKenzie is expanding its German Banking & Finance practice with the arrival of Sebastian Dey as Senior Counsel, effective 1 September 2026. Dey, who joins from Linklaters where he headed the firm's Digital Assets practice in
Legartis, a legal tech company founded in Zurich with two entities across Switzerland and Germany, has appointed Dennis G. Jansen (pictured) as general counsel and head of legal AI. Jansen takes on responsibility for the
Clifford Chance has appointed Thyl Hassler as a partner in its Private Capital practice, based in Germany. Hassler joins from White & Case, bringing experience in energy and infrastructure M&A, carve-outs and joint
Patrick Margner (pictured) has been promoted to senior corporate counsel / Syndikusrechtsanwalt at Salesforce in Germany, marking his latest step within the US technology company after almost eight years with the business. Based in the Greater
Gleiss Lutz promoted Theresa Rieth (pictured) as associated partner. With the firm since 2023, Rieth advises clients on national and international arbitration proceedings as well as litigation proceedings, often with cross-border implications. She focuses on commercial
Dentons has appointed real estate lawyer David Zafra Carollo as Managing Partner of its Düsseldorf office, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Sascha Grosjean after a three-year term.
Baker McKenzie has promoted one new partner and three new counsel in its German offices, effective July 1, 2026, reinforcing its Banking & Finance, Transactional, and Employment practices.
Bayer has appointed Max Thümmel (pictured) as its new Group General Counsel, effective July 1. He succeeds Thomas Laubert, who left the company at the end of March. In addition to the general counsel position,
Anahita Thoms has been elected Country Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Germany, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Alexander Wolff, who will transition to chair the firm's Supervisory Board. Munich-based partner Dr. Nicolai Behr has also been
