Matthias Tschakert Leaves Freshfields. Joins Aurenius.

When a corporate lawyer walks away from one of the world’s most prestigious law firms to join a startup, people pay attention. Matthias Tschakert just did exactly that.

From the Magic Circle to Aurenius

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer isn’t just any law firm. It’s one of the “Magic Circle,” the elite group of London-headquartered firms that represent the pinnacle of the legal profession. Partners bill at rates that would make most businesses flinch. Associates compete for years just to stay in the running. The firm advises on the largest, most complex transactions in the world.

Matthias spent eight years there, building deep expertise in corporate law and working on transactions that most lawyers only read about. He had the trajectory, the reputation, and the security that comes with a Magic Circle career.

And he left.

Why This Matters

People don’t leave Freshfields on a whim. The compensation is exceptional. The prestige opens every door. The work is intellectually demanding in ways that few other environments can match. Walking away from that requires conviction that something better exists.

Matthias joining Aurenius sends a clear signal: the future of legal services isn’t being built in the towers of traditional Big Law. It’s being built by teams willing to challenge how legal work gets done, who it serves, and what it costs.

What He Brings

Eight years at Freshfields means eight years of exposure to the highest standards in corporate law. Complex M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, governance matters that span multiple jurisdictions. The kind of work where precision isn’t optional and mistakes have nine-figure consequences.

That experience now strengthens Aurenius. Our clients get Magic Circle quality without Magic Circle economics. They get a lawyer who has seen how the best firms in the world operate, and who chose to bring that expertise to a model designed to work better for the companies we serve.

The Bigger Picture

Matthias isn’t joining Aurenius despite his Freshfields background. He’s joining because of it. Eight years inside the traditional model gave him a clear view of what works, what doesn’t, and what could be built differently.

We’re honored to have him on the team. And we suspect he won’t be the last to make this move.