Linklaters has moved to substantially bolster its German restructuring practice after recruiting Clifford Chance's (CC's) best-known local insolvency lawyer.

Linklaters today (16 July) announced the appointment of Kolja von Bismarck, who will join the magic circle law firm's Frankfurt arm.

Von Bismarck, who has been a partner at CC since 1997, specialises in financial restructuring and insolvency work, with a particular focus on international debt restructurings and workouts.