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Dechert LLP

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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Dechert’s Munich lawyers handle all phases of the investment life cycle. We focus on accomplishing successful exits, structuring funds for efficiency and good governance, executing fund investments that maximize value and handling transactions that enhance portfolio companies.

We achieve our client’s objectives wherever they do business, advising on cross-border and national M&A, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital transactions, corporate finance and capital markets matters, as well as on corporate restructurings, compliance and employee benefits matters.

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dechert advises financial investors and strategic clients on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. The practice comes recommended for international deals, particularly those involving clients from the USA across a range of sectors including energy, real estate and e-commerce. It also assists with shareholder investments and divestitures, joint venture agreements and restructurings.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Dechert berät Finanzinvestoren und strategische Mandanten bei nationalen und grenzüberschreitenden M&A- und Private-Equity-Transaktionen. Die Kanzlei wird insbesondere für internationale Transaktionen empfohlen, vor allem solche mit US-amerikanischen Mandanten aus verschiedenen Branchen wie Energie, Immobilien und E-Commerce. Sie unterstützt zudem bei Gesellschafterbeteiligungen und Veräußerungen, Gemeinschaftsunternehmens-Vereinbarungen und Restrukturierungen.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert advised the shareholders of Smartlab on the sale of a majority stake to DKV Mobility.

  • Dechert beriet die Gesellschafter von Smartlab beim Verkauf einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an DKV Mobility.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the availability and speedy follow-up of the Dechert team, as well as their pragmatic, hands-on approach to solving issues.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

  • Dechert has an excellent coverage of all professional skills with an outstanding team who are effective in negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

  • Dechert employs a professional approach with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. It's an extremely reliable, experienced law firm.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

  • Dechert's M&A team displays excellence, speed, very high professionalism and friendly cooperation.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate Dechert's excellent availability and support, in addition to their great client relationship handling.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
  • Wir schätzen die hervorragende Verfügbarkeit und Unterstützung von Dechert sowie die ausgezeichnete Kundenbetreuung.
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Federico Pappalardo
    Federico Pappalardo

    Federico Pappalardo

    Federico Pappalardo is a well-regarded practitioner with expertise in cross-border acquisitions, divestitures and investments, acting for clients from the retail, life sciences and technology sectors.

    Federico Pappalardo ist ein anerkannter Experte für grenzüberschreitende Unternehmenskäufe, Veräußerungen und Investitionen und berät Mandanten aus den Bereichen Einzelhandel, Biowissenschaften und Technologie.

    • Federico Pappalardo is a brilliant lawyer who is very experienced.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

    • Federico Pappalardo is a very successful, good lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

    • Federico Pappalardo offers a perfect cooperation. I'd work with him anytime.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

    • Federico Pappalardo ist ein sehr erfolgreicher, guter Anwalt.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal

    • Federico Pappalardo ist ein brillanter und sehr erfahrener Anwalt.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
    • Federico Pappalardo bietet eine hervorragende Zusammenarbeit. Ich würde jederzeit wieder mit ihm zusammenarbeiten.
      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGlobal
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