Despite ongoing global crises, such as supply chain and energy supply disruptions as the war in Ukraine enters its second year, top lawyers in Germany see tech and ESG as major drivers behind an anticipated surge in deals in the second half of 2023.

Law.com International spoke with partners at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hengeler Mueller, PwC Legal and KPMG Law about what they have been doing to help their clients navigate the first tricky quarter of 2023, and how ESG and tech are propping up corporate work.