Dentons
About Dentons
Dentons is a respected presence in 4 local jurisdictions in DE, with 94 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ and 28 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 2009, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate Law
- European Union Law
- Health Care Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Media Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Regulatory Practice
- Technology Law
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Dentons' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in Germany:
- Berlin, Germany
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Frankfurt/Main, Germany
- Munich, Germany
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Recognized Lawyers at Dentons
Partner, Dentons, Berlin, 2017 to date Partner, DLA Piper, Hamburg and Berlin, 2012-2017 Partner, Baker McKenzie, Berlin, 2000-2012 Associate, Baker McKenzie, Frankfurt and Toronto, 1996-2000 Freie Universität Berlin, 1996, Dr. iur. Freie Universität Berlin, 1992, Law School Apprenticeship, Deutsche Bank, Berlin
Matthias is a Counsel in Dentons’ Dusseldorf office and a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. He is specialised in international commercial arbitration and has extensive experience in construction engineering and post-M&A disputes. Another key focus of his work is global commercial disputes, including the representation of clients in mass-litigations. He also advises on project development, including the drafting, negotiation and enforcement of commercial...
Sebastian Schmid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Sebastian, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sebastian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sebastian Klingen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sebastian, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sebastian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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