Dusseldorf—Global law firm Dentons is expanding its corporate and transactional advice in Germany with the recruitment of Sebastian Klingen, who has joined the firm as a partner in the Düsseldorf office. An experienced M&A lawyer, he advises companies on complex national and cross-border M&A transactions as well as on general corporate law issues.

Dr. Sascha Grosjean, Office Managing Partner in Düsseldorf, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Sebastian Klingen to our Düsseldorf team. With his extensive transaction experience and entrepreneurial approach, he is an excellent addition to our team and a perfect fit for our office, both professionally and personally. His arrival underscores our growth trajectory in Düsseldorf, which has gained momentum with the addition of a leading digital rights lawyer just a few weeks ago.”

Sebastian Klingen has more than 15 years of experience in advising companies and investors on transactions in the infrastructure, media, chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. He advises listed corporations and family businesses on complex acquisitions and joint ventures. One focus of his practice is advising international (especially Japanese) companies on investments and M&A transactions in Germany and Europe and advising German companies on their cross-border transaction projects. He joins Dentons from Linklaters.

Thomas Schubert, Co-Head of the Corporate/M&A practice in Germany added: "Sebastian Klingen is an excellent lawyer with a strong understanding of business. His experience in cross-border transactions, particularly in regulated industries such as public infrastructure and healthcare/pharmaceuticals, will further strengthen our Corporate and M&A practice. We look forward to working with him to support our clients in further challenging projects.”

Dr. Matthias Santelmann, Germany Co-Managing Partner: "The addition of Sebastian Klingen to our Corporate and M&A practice is another strong signal for our clients of our commitment to strengthen strategic core areas with partners who are technically excellent and who appreciate the dynamic and international nature of our Firm. Sebastian embodies all these qualities.”

Sebastian Klingen comments on his move: “I am very much looking forward to my new role at Dentons. The Firm offers a strong team, entrepreneurial environment, international reach, and clear growth ambitions—exactly the right setup for taking on exciting M&A mandates. I am particularly attracted by the opportunity to play an active role in the further expansion of the Düsseldorf office and the M&A practice.”

Dentons’ team in Germany includes more than 250 lawyers, who provide full-scope legal advice across four offices. With the new addition, the Düsseldorf office now has 12 partners and a total of over 30 professionals. In June 2025, leading digital lawyer Jan Pohle joined the Düsseldorf office as a partner. In October 2024, the office also welcomed energy and transaction partner Dr. Kerstin Henrich, and Düsseldorf real estate lawyer Alexander Mühleisen was promoted to partner in April 2025.

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