BCLP expands German Corporate M&A team with new partner hire

International law firm BCLP announces today Klaus Banke will join the firm as a partner in the Corporate and Finance Transactions Department, based out of the Frankfurt office.

Klaus Banke has extensive experience advising national and international clients on complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, carve-outs, and corporate restructurings. He regularly advises on corporate governance matters and disputes arising from corporate transactions. He has a strong background in the energy, life sciences, and technology sectors, and brings long-standing experience in Franco-German transactions

Klaus was most recently a partner at an international law firm in Frankfurt. Prior to that, he worked at global law firms in both Frankfurt and New York.

Klaus Banke commented, “I look forward to joining BCLP and contributing to the growth of the Corporate M&A team in Germany, while supporting clients on complex, cross-border transactions.”

Mike Danielewsky, partner who leads the Corporate & Finance Transactions Department in Germany, said, “Klaus is an exceptional transactional lawyer with broad industry experience and a strong commercial mindset. He is an ideal addition to our team and will strengthen our market position.”

Carsten Bremer, Office Managing Partner Germany, added, “Klaus Banke’s arrival marks another important step in the expansion of our German practice. His experience and international network will not only support our continued growth but also align strongly with the firm’s strategic direction.”