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Thomas Gilles

Thomas Gilles has more than 20 years of experience representing German and international clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and general corporate law matters. He is the Chairman of the EMEA-China Group of Baker McKenzie. Thomas Gilles's practice is focused on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, ESG-related due diligences, as well as general company law and compliance matters. His clients include companies in a broad range of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, technology, energy and infrastructure. Dr. Gilles likewise advises clients from emerging markets in their outbound investments into Germany and Europe. · Baker McKenzie

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About

Thomas Gilles has more than 20 years of experience representing German and international clients in mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and general corporate law matters. He is the Chairman of the EMEA-China Group of Baker McKenzie. His practice is focused on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, ESG-related due diligences, as well as general company law and compliance matters.

Practice areas

Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate RestructuringCorporate LawPrivate EquityJoint VenturesESG Due DiligenceCompliance

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Expertise

AutomotivePharmaceuticalTechnologyEnergyInfrastructure

Education

  • University of Frankfurt (Dr. jur.) (1998)
  • Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) (1997)
  • State of Saarland (Second State Exam) (1996)
  • Johns Hopkins University, Bologna Center (SAIS) (1994)
  • University of Passau (First State Exam) (1993)

Languages

EnglishGermanItalian