Yesterday was the last day at the FBC.
The move out marks the end of an era in Frankfurt. This is where Pünder, Volhard & Weber ultimately became Clifford Chance in Germany. We moved in over 36 years ago, on 1 April 1983; at that time only on the 30th floor. After the merger in 2000, we occupied almost half of the building. I was at FBC for the first time in 1996. The very first time, I had the pleasure of meeting Rüdiger Volhard. I have had offices on the 23rd, 24th, 26th, 30th, 31st, 32nd and 34th floors over the years.
Looking out of the cherry grove at FBC during the lunch break
I will miss the view. The advantage of being in the ugliest high-rise in Frankfurt, you only look at beautiful buildings. The skyline has developed quite a bit in that time.
Looking out my window in 24th floor
I’m really sad, although the FBC has really tried to make it easy for us to say goodbye lately…