Herbert Smith Freehills announced today the opening of its first two offices in Germany, Frankfurt and Berlin, which will operate as Herbert Smith Freehills Germany LLP.
Herbert Smith Freehills’ presence in Germany, Europe’s largest and strongest economy, will greatly enhance the firm’s delivery of origin-to-destination legal services across a single global platform for its clients.
Jonathan Scott, Herbert Smith Freehills senior partner commented: “We are delighted to announce the opening of our offices in Germany; it is an important milestone for the firm and the latest step in our plans to develop our global presence. As our first partner in Germany, Ralf Thaeter’s calibre and outstanding track record as a leading M&A lawyer will be a strong attraction for existing corporate and financial services clients with operations in Germany, and those clients looking to invest in Germany. Our enhanced global platform will also benefit German businesses with whom we can work on cross-border initiatives.”
Patrick Mitchell, partner and co-global head of Herbert Smith Freehills Corporate commented: “Over time, our Frankfurt office will be a full-service offering, with our presence in Berlin focusing on Corporate and Regulatory work. Our recruitment efforts are continuing and we hope to be able to announce the appointment of additional partners in the coming months.”
Ralf Thaeter, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Germany commented: “Having worked closely with Herbert Smith Freehills for many years, it is incredibly exciting to join the firm, especially at this time of significant expansion. The opportunity to spearhead the firm’s entry into Germany, create a go-to practice and attract both new and existing clients, is one that I look forward to taking.”
