01 Sep 2026
Baker Tilly Strengthens Corporate and M&A Practice with Christian Ostermöller
"Baker Tilly hires Christian Ostermöller as partner in Frankfurt to strengthen its Corporate/M&A and Commercial practice and bolster the China Desk advising Chinese companies on cross‑border transactions."
Christian Ostermöller advises domestic and international clients on M&A transactions, reorganisations and other corporate law matters, as well as contractual and strategic issues. He has a particular focus on advising Chinese companies on transactions in Germany and Europe, a practice he has continuously built and expanded together with Hui Zhao since 2017. He brings deep sector expertise in automotive, life sciences and biogas.
Ostermöller joins Baker Tilly at partner level. Before joining Baker Tilly he was a partner at Eversheds Sutherland, where he headed the Strategic Contracts practice in Frankfurt. He previously served at King & Wood Mallesons, first as counsel and from 2023 as partner in the Corporate Department, where he led the development of the Commercial practice group. He is a certified specialist in commercial and corporate law.
Baker Tilly’s China Desk, recently expanded including the integration of the tax boutique FAM Tax GmbH, has grown to more than 20 legal and tax professionals, making it one of the largest advisory practices serving Chinese companies in Germany.