Overview

Tobias is ‘pragmatic, keeps his cool and is brilliant.’ He ‘is among the market leaders’ and is ‘very thoughtful in his approach.’ He is an ‘outstanding lawyer at the high end of the market’ who ‘keeps a clear overview when things get complex’. A referee says, ‘I don't think there is any other person with as much of a commercial mindset and industry expertise as Tobias Larisch.’ - JUVE, The Legal 500

Dr. Tobias Larisch is a corporate partner in the Frankfurt office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

He advises private equity funds, infrastructure investors and global companies on cross-border M&A transactions, take privates, structured minority investments, carve-outs and joint ventures. He has broad experience advising on investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Tobias has received, among others, the following external recognitions:

  • Top-Dealmaker 2025 in Germany (FINANCE)
  • Leading individual for Energy: Transactional (Chambers Germany 2026)
  • “Market Leader” for Private Equity and M&A (IFLR1000 2027)
  • Leading Name for M&A (under 50); Transactions and Financing for Renewable Energy; frequently recommended for M&A and Private Equity (JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms 2026/2027)
  • One of the most renowned German lawyers for Corporate Law and M&A (WirtschaftsWoche 2026)
  • One of Germany’s “Best Lawyers” for M&A, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance (Handelsblatt 2026)

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Thought Leadership

Tobias regularly writes and speaks on M&A and corporate topics. He has contributed to leading legal commentaries on take-over and reorganization laws (Assmann/Pötsch, Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz; Münchener Handbuch des Gesellschaftsrechts, Band 8: Umwandlungsrecht).

Memberships & Affiliations

German Association for Corporate and Company Law (VGR)

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2005Germany

Languages

  • English
  • German

Education

  • Higher Regional Court of DüsseldorfSecond State Examination2005
  • University of MünsterDr. jur.2003
  • University of MünsterFirst State Examination2002