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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hans Diekmann
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Hans Diekmann
4
Band 4

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.

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Hartmut Krause
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Hartmut Krause
5
Band 5

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
5
Nicolaus Ascherfeld
5
Band 5

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
Associates to watch

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.

Eva Hohmann is a great colleague to work with.

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Hans Diekmann
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Hans Diekmann
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Hartmut Krause
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Hartmut Krause
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Band 5
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Nicolaus Ascherfeld
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Nicolaus Ascherfeld
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Band 5
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Eva Hohmann
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