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A&O Shearman

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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A&O Shearman

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is renowned for the depth of its international capabilities. It is a popular choice for complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. The team also handles joint venture expansions, as well as capital markets-related mandates. It is a trusted boardroom adviser to various DAX 40 companies and a strong choice for private equity transactions. The firm's industry expertise ranges from automotive and manufacturing to transport and financial services, as well as energy and life sciences.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised PAI Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in Motel One.

Strengths

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  • We had an excellent experience of working with A&O Shearman. They are fast, offering good advice and a structured approach.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman boasts high-skilled partners and teams, working smoothly with the client to deliver results.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The team demonstrates strong responsiveness combined with profound legal knowledge of German legislation.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate their capacity, broad variety of competencies, reliability, speed and quality of service.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman is a safe pair of hands for even the most complex matters and can leverage the depth and strength of its specialist team.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hans Diekmann
    Hans Diekmann

    Hans Diekmann

    Hans Diekmann has extensive experience assisting clients with large-scale acquisitions and takeovers. He offers additional expertise in general corporate and stock corporation law issues. His clients include blue-chip companies and financial institutions.

    • Hans Diekmann is extremely diligent and experienced, hard-working business-minded. He has great responsiveness and is a very good negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
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  • Hartmut Krause
    Hartmut Krause

    Hartmut Krause

    Hartmut Krause is an experienced adviser on public M&A transactions, acting for German and international corporates on large acquisition matters.

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  • Nicolaus Ascherfeld
    Nicolaus Ascherfeld

    Nicolaus Ascherfeld

    Nicolaus Ascherfeld is noted for his experience in energy and transport-related matters. His expertise includes advising clients on M&A, joint ventures and reorganisations.

    • Nicolaus Ascherfeld fully understood the commercials and financials of the deal and was very much involved and hands-on every step of the process.

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  • Eva Hohmann
    Eva Hohmann

    Eva Hohmann

    Eva Hohmann assists international companies with complex M&A transactions. Her activity includes advising on divestments and public takeovers, and advising supervisory boards.

    • Eva Hohmann handled everything brilliantly. She was available at any time and able to answer questions with a very comprehensive approach.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Eva Hohmann is a great colleague to work with.

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