Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser
About Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser
Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser serves as the European Divisional Lead Corporate and a Partner in Corporate/M&A at Linklaters, specializing in public takeovers and joint ventures. She has a strong academic background in law and extensive experience in corporate governance and capital markets.
Current Role at Linklaters
Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser serves as the European Divisional Lead for Corporate at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for advancing the firm's market strategy for the Corporate practice across Continental Europe. Additionally, she is a member of EuroCom, a forum that facilitates discussions among European National Managing Partners and senior Business Team Managers regarding strategic actions for the firm.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Prior to her current position, Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser worked at Linklaters as part of the German Executive Team from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to the firm's operations and strategy within the German market, leveraging her extensive legal expertise in corporate law.
Legal Education and Qualifications
Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser studied at the University of Münster, where she focused on English and completed the German Law & Foreign Law and Language Program from 1996 to 2001. She also attended London Metropolitan University, earning an LL.M. in European and International Law from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she completed her Referendariat, achieving her 2nd state exam in law from 2002 to 2004.
Specialization in Corporate Law
Klaaßen Kaiser specializes in advising on public takeovers and joint ventures, both in national and cross-border contexts. Her expertise extends to all aspects of German corporate law, including corporate governance and capital markets. This specialization positions her as a key advisor in complex corporate transactions.
Previous Role at Hoffmann Liebs Fritsch & Partner
Before joining Linklaters, Kristina Klaaßen Kaiser worked as an Associate at Hoffmann Liebs Fritsch & Partner from 2005 to 2008. In this role, she gained valuable experience in corporate law, which laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in the legal field.