Whether you want to acquire, add-on, merge, co-invest or jointly venture into the unknown, we have seen a lot and are able to craft even more.
We advice
foreign companies and financial sponsors looking to enter the German market
owner-operated German medium and small-sized companies
on M&A transactions, joint ventures, mergers and squeeze-outs
shareholders and managers on capital market transactions
We have your back in legal matters and, if you want, even beyond.
Our clients benefit from us being External General Counsel in the German Mittelstand: we know of the idiosyncrasies and how the game is played.
Onboarding
Learning about your long-term objectives with the acquisition and the particulars needed to be taken account.
Structuring
Choosing a legal structure that benefits your long-term calls. In case of sell-side transactions: clean-ups/dress the bride.
Due Diligence
No lengthy due diligence reports, unless necessary. Instead: executive-style management presentation.
Management Preparation
Preparing management for (legal) due diligence sessions and management presentations.
Deal Documentation and Negotiations
State of the art contract drafting and deal execution with flow in mind.
Post-Closing Integrations
As External General Counsel we continue to support former acquisition targets post-closing.
Porsche Automobil Holding SE
on its acquisition of 25% in Porsche AG from Volkswagen concurrent with the Porsche IPO.
EHC B.V. SPAC
on its definitive agreement to enter into a business combination with Austrian Croma-Pharma GmbH.
Management of a German Industrial Company
on the carve-out and €6m sale of its German subsidiary to an international strategic buyer.
German Industrial Tech GmbH
on its auction process sale to an international publicly listed company.