Geesa De Vries
About Geesa De Vries
Geesa De Vries is a Managing Associate at Linklaters in Düsseldorf, specializing in corporate litigation and capital markets law. She has a diverse legal education and professional experience in both Germany and the UK.
Work at Linklaters
Geesa De Vries has been a Managing Associate at Linklaters since 2019, contributing to the firm's operations in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. Prior to her current role, she served as an Associate at Linklaters starting in 2015. Her tenure at the firm spans a total of nine years, during which she has developed expertise in various areas of law, particularly in corporate litigation and private M&A.
Education and Expertise
Geesa De Vries holds a Doctor of Law (Dr. iur.) and a Maître en droit from Université Paris X. She studied Rechtswissenschaft at the University of Düsseldorf, where she completed her Promotion from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she earned her 1. Staatsexamen at the University of Potsdam from 2003 to 2009. Her academic background is complemented by her specialization in liability of board members, corporate litigation, private M&A, restructuring measures, and capital markets law.
Background
Geesa De Vries has a diverse professional background with experience in both Germany and the UK. She began her legal career with various roles as a Referendar at institutions such as Landgericht Krefeld and Gleiss Lutz. She also worked as a Secondee at Henkel in 2018 and briefly at Herbert Smith Freehills in 2011. This range of experiences has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of international legal practices.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Geesa De Vries has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal field. She has worked at notable firms including Linklaters, Gleiss Lutz, and Herbert Smith Freehills. Her roles have allowed her to engage in various legal practices, enhancing her skills and knowledge in corporate law and litigation. This breadth of experience contributes to her effectiveness as a Managing Associate.