Christian Bornhorst

Corporate/M&A/PE Partner with Simmons & Simmons, Advisory Board Member LEADING EMPLOYERS

Christian Bornhorst is a highly acclaimed M&A and PE lawyer recognized by Handelsblatt/WirtschaftsWoche 2020 as the 'Top M&A Lawyer Germany' and recommended by clients in the Mergers & Acquisitions field by kanzleimonitor.de 2014/2015 and 2018/2019.

He is known for his in-depth expertise and reputation for being very knowledgeable, quick, and business-oriented, as highlighted in IFLR 1000.

With a focus on emerging markets like Brazil, Latin America, and Asia, as well as specific sectors such as energy, infrastructure, funds, banks, and asset management, Christian has a special dedication to complex cross-border transactions, integrations, and multijurisdictional projects.

Over the past twenty years, he has successfully handled numerous high-profile matters centered on M&A, PE, and VC transactions, with a specialization in areas like banking, funds, infrastructure, real estate, distressed M&A, debt restructuring, reorganizations, inbound and outbound Brazilian and Asian transactions, international joint ventures, carve-outs, and multijurisdictional post-merger integration matters.

Christian Bornhorst holds an impressive educational background, including an Executive MBA from Universitaet St. Gallen-Hochschule, a Dr. iur. (Ph.D.) from Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in US Law and Legal Institutions from The University of Connecticut School of Law.

Currently serving as a Partner at Simmons & Simmons, Christian has also held key positions at renowned organizations like Hewlett-Packard, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, and LEADING EMPLOYERS in the past, showcasing his diverse experience and expertise in the legal realm.