Baker McKenzie has added Dr. Christoph Jerger as a partner in its Transactional Practice Group in Munich, strengthening the firm’s private equity and M&A capabilities in Germany and across its global platform. Jerger joins from Kirkland & Ellis, where he had practiced since 2017.
He advises financial sponsors on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, public takeovers, corporate restructurings and corporate capital markets matters.
His practice has particular depth representing private equity sponsors in acquisitions of privately held and publicly listed companies.
Jerger has also received recognition within the German legal market. The 2025/2026 edition of the JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms named him a Rising Star for private equity, while JUVE also included him in its 2025 “40 Under 40” list of accomplished German lawyers under age 40.
Baker McKenzie said the appointment reflects growing demand for sophisticated private equity and M&A advice, particularly on complex and cross-border transactions.
Jerger’s arrival is also intended to strengthen the firm’s relationships with large-cap financial sponsors and expand its ability to advise both German and international private equity clients.
The appointment forms part of a broader investment in Baker McKenzie’s German transactional practice.
Recent additions have included corporate partners Jan Schubert, Dirk Horcher, Daniel Dehghanian, Johannes Baumann, Katharina Stüber and Jakub Lorys, alongside promotions including Tino Marz and Holger Engelkamp.
Globally, Baker McKenzie has continued expanding its Corporate practice through lateral partner hires across London, Budapest, Stockholm, Washington, D.C., Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Mexico City and New York.
The firm has more than 2,500 deal practitioners across more than 40 jurisdictions, with more than 65% of its transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.
Baker McKenzie’s Private Equity group advises clients across the investment lifecycle, from acquisitions and financing through portfolio company matters and exits.
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“We are very delighted to welcome Christoph to Baker McKenzie. He is a very skilled and highly regarded private equity lawyer with an established practice, strong sponsor relationships and significant experience in the German market. Christoph is an excellent addition to our team as we continue to strengthen our private equity and M&A offering and support clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.”
Christian Atzler, Co-Head of the Corporate/M&A Practice Group in Germany at Baker McKenzie
“Having Christoph joining our Firm is another important step in the continued development and committed growth of our German private equity practice. His impressive deal sheet and traction with large cap financial sponsors in particular will expand our offering to advise domestic and international private equity clients, combining sophisticated and outstanding work with the reach of our global platform.”
Berthold Hummel, Co-Head of Baker McKenzie’s Corporate Practice in Germany
“Christoph’s addition reinforces our commitment to growing our private equity capabilities across EMEA to address increasing demand for our services. His experience and relationships in the German market will add further depth to our offering and enhance the support we provide to clients pursuing increasingly complex and cross-border investment strategies.”
David Allen, EMEA Chair of Baker McKenzie’s Global Transactional Practice Group
