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Dentons

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Germany Guide 2026 : Germany

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Due to globalization and technological change, companies nowadays need to act flexibly and adapt easily. In addition, financial, economical, fiscal and regulatory conditions are constantly changing or increasing in complexity. For example, a spinoff can provide more freedom to act and an M&A deal can lead to rapid growth. In such a dynamic environment, it helps to be accompanied by a qualified partner with comprehensive knowledge. We support SMEs, multinational corporations and institutional investors on all issues of national and international corporate law as well as on domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our corporate key service areas in Germany

Our teams are at your disposal to help you achieve your business goals—from strategic planning through to due diligence, integration and implementation after closing.

Our lawyers are active globally. As such they can apply this insight and work by your side in developing integrated solutions for any issues of corporate law relevant for your company.

We support you with:

  • M&A
  • Corporate law
  • Joint ventures
  • Private equity
  • Venture capital

In addition to our services rendered in complex M&A transactions, we are experienced in the areas of banking and finance, energy and healthcare as well as media, IT and real estate. We are familiar with your industry and your market. We combine transaction know-how and longstanding experience when advising global, national and growth companies.

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons is noted for its holistic coverage of mandates across Germany and beyond, utilising its impressive network of offices to advise on cross-border matters. The team assists with M&A, corporate advisory and insolvency procedures. In addition, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in joint venture set-ups. The law firm is particularly active in the automotive, TMT, life sciences, mobility and energy industries.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Dentons ist bekannt für ihre umfassende Mandatsabdeckung in Deutschland und darüber hinaus und nutzt ihr beeindruckendes Büronetzwerk zur Beratung in grenzüberschreitenden Angelegenheiten. Das Team unterstützt bei M&A-Transaktionen, Beratung im Gesellschaftsrecht und Insolvenzverfahren. Darüber hinaus profitieren Mandanten von der Expertise der Kanzlei bei der Gründung von Gemeinschaftsunternehmen. Die Kanzlei ist insbesondere in den Branchen Automobil, Technologie, Medien und Telekommunikation (TMT), Biowissenschaften, Mobilität und Energie aktiv.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for Kontoor Brands regarding its acquisition of Helly Hansen for USD900 million.

  • Dentons beriet Kontoor Brands beim Erwerb von Helly Hansen für 900 Mio. USD.

Strengths

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  • Dentons are highly committed, very solution-oriented and demonstrate good negotiating skills. Creative solutions are quickly developed for complex issues.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • We appreciate Dentons' speed, attention to detail, focus on business solutions and hands-on approach. The team are extremely smart, business-driven and responsive.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • The Dentons M&A team displays in-depth knowledge of our industry with fast responses.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • Dentons' strengths include their in-depth expertise, personal engagement of the entire team and pragmatic approach supported with robust commercial decisions.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • Dentons' teams are well organised and provide quick responses and practical approaches.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
  • Das M&A-Team von Dentons verfügt über fundierte Branchenkenntnisse und reagiert schnell.
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rebekka Hye-Knudsen
    Rebekka Hye-Knudsen

    Rebekka Hye-Knudsen

    Rebekka Hye-Knudsen is highly active on private equity-related transactions, often with an international element. She also has experience advising energy companies and retail outfits on joint ventures and acquisitions.

    Rebekka Hye-Knudsen ist sehr aktiv im Bereich Private-Equity-Transaktionen, oft mit internationalem Bezug. Sie berät zudem Energieunternehmen und Einzelhandelsketten bei Gemeinschaftsunternehmen und Unternehmenskäufen.

    • Rebekka Hye-Knudsen is attentive, highly engaged with complex matters and takes a personal approach, which makes it easy to work with her.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

    • Rebekka Hye-Knudsen is a very talented lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
    • Rebekka Hye-Knudsen ist aufmerksam, engagiert sich stark für komplexe Sachverhalte und verfolgt einen persönlichen Ansatz, was die Zusammenarbeit mit ihr sehr angenehm macht.
      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

    • Rebekka Hye-Knudsen ist eine sehr talentierte Anwältin.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
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