Chambers Germany and The Legal 500 Germany 2026 have once again recognized Goodwin’s Private Equity and Finance practices among the leading teams in the German market.
In the latest editions, Goodwin achieved prominent practice rankings for:
Chambers Germany 2026
- Private Equity: Mid Cap
- Banking & Finance
The Legal 500 Deutschland 2026
- Lending & Borrowing
Clients praised Goodwin for being “extremely reliable and customer-oriented” while also highlighting its “comprehensive expertise.” They also noted the firm’s “very strong reputation” and team of “competent lawyers.”
These rankings underscore Goodwin’s position as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and corporates on complex investment and financing transactions in Germany and around the world.
Clients consistently highlight Goodwin’s reliability and commercial focus, describing the lawyers as “fast, pragmatic, clear and focused on optimal results,” and emphasizing that with Goodwin, “you can expect and will get the same level of quality regardless of who you deal with.”
In addition to the firm’s practice recognitions, Winfried Carli has been distinguished for his market leadership (Hall of Fame - Lending & Borrowing, The Legal 500 Deutschland 2026; Band 1 - Banking & Finance, Chambers Germany 2026). Client feedback recognized Winfried Carli as “simply the smartest and most commercially astute finance lawyer in Germany” and “one of the most sought-after personalities in the German market” and recognized Folko Moroni as a “highly versatile partner with deep market insight, combining sound commercial judgment with a pragmatic approach.”
To view all of Goodwin’s 2026 rankings, visit Chambers Germany and The Legal 500 Deutschland.