Linklaters is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Leicht as a partner within the firm’s TMT practice. Michael Leicht will be based in the Frankfurt office with effect from mid-May. Michael Leicht joins the firm from White & Case, prior to which he spent 10 years at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Michael Leicht brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of technology and specific expertise in the financial services sector. His practice incorporates matters ranging from technology and outsourcing contracts, to transitional service arrangements and cross-border M&A transactions. Michael Leicht is also instructed on large and complex IT matters.

The firm’s TMT practice enjoys a leading reputation in the German market, recognised for its advice on particularly complex and strategic mandates, requiring both detailed industry knowledge and extensive legal expertise.

Richard Cumbley, partner and Global Head of TMT/IP at Linklaters, commented:

“Michael Leicht is a welcome addition to the firm as we continue to grow our TMT/IP offering in Germany in line with market demand. Technological disruption is having an ever-increasing impact on corporates across all sectors, whilst technological integration is making transactions more and more complex. Our clients will benefit from Michael’s technical skills and market knowhow as we work with them to meet their business-critical challenges.”