International law firm Simmons & Simmons has strengthened its German corporate and private equity offering with the addition of Dr Hans Peter Leube, LL.M., who joins the firm as a partner in its Frankfurt office on 1 March 2026.
Peter joins from Morgan Lewis, bringing a well-established practice in private equity and broader M&A, with particular strength in mid-market and upper mid-market transactions. He acts for German and international private equity funds as well infrastructure investors and advises them on buy-out transactions, minority investments and growth investments as well on equity participation schemes.
Peter’s distinct focus on telecommunications, digital infrastructure including data centers, IT/software and digital health aligns very closely with Simmons & Simmons’ strategic sector focus on Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), and Healthcare & Life Sciences (HLS), and further strengthens the firm’s transactional capabilities across Europe’s fast‑growing digital and infrastructure markets. Peter will be joined by an experienced team.
Commenting on the hire, Christian Bornhorst, co-head of the international Private Equity Cross-Border-Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to our partnership. His deep expertise in private equity and corporate M&A, combined with his strong sector focus on digital business and infrastructure, fits seamlessly with our strategic priorities. Peter’s arrival will enhance our ability to support clients on complex domestic and cross‑border transactions, particularly in Germany’s highly active mid‑market.”
Reflecting on his move, Peter commented: “I am very pleased to be joining Simmons & Simmons at a time of continued growth in its corporate and private equity practice. The firm’s strong sector positioning and international private equity offering provide an excellent foundation for my work. I look forward to contributing to the development of the team in Frankfurt and to supporting clients across the firm’s global network.”
Peter’s appointment marks another step in the firm’s strategy to further scale its corporate and private equity capabilities in Germany, building on recent growth across its European practice.
