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Eversheds Sutherland

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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At Eversheds Sutherland Germany, our Corporate/M&A practice is built for decision-makers who need more than just legal advice — they need a strategic partner. As the flagship of our German offering, we are trusted by leading corporates, private equity investors, and Mittelstand champions to deliver on their most complex and business-critical transactions. We advise well-known clients on complex, mostly international, high-profile PE and M&A transactions. Our clients include international corporations, DAX companies and leading private equity investors.

We focus on what matters to you: speed, clarity, and commercial insight. Our team regularly leads high-value national and cross-border deals, including private equity, carve-outs, distressed M&A, and strategic investments.

We offer strategic, high-quality advice and deliver it on a truly global scale. Our Global Corporate/M&A team is made up of 700 M&A Lawyers, working out of over 70 offices in over 30 countries. We are joined up because we work together often and work hard at making sure that our partners and their teams know each other well.

Our services include:

  • planning, structuring and implementing national and international M&A transactions
  • representing in negotiations
  • due diligence reviews and post-transaction integration
  • drafting of all contracts and legal documents
  • obtaining permits, licenses and tax rulings.

Clients (5)

  • Meritor
  • Johnson Matthey
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Humanwell Healthcare
  • Molecular Connections

Industries (5)

  • Automotive and Components
  • Chemicals and Advanced Materials
  • Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
  • Logistics
  • Data Science and Technology

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A strong international network allows Eversheds Sutherland to act on cross-border M&A transactions, with particular expertise pertaining to the UK and the USA. The team represents both German and foreign companies in inbound and outbound sales and purchases as well as multi-jurisdictional mandates. It also provides comprehensive corporate advice and assists with joint ventures and group reorganisations. It is at its most visible in the pharmaceutical, technology, financial and energy sectors, with growing experience in advising on corporate AI legislation.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Ein starkes internationales Netzwerk ermöglicht es Eversheds Sutherland, grenzüberschreitende M&A-Transaktionen zu begleiten, mit besonderer Expertise in Bezug auf Großbritannien und die USA. Das Team vertritt sowohl deutsche als auch ausländische Unternehmen bei eingehenden- und ausgehenden-Verkäufen und -Käufen sowie bei Mandaten mit mehreren Jurisdiktionen. Es bietet zudem umfassende Unternehmensberatung und unterstützt Gemeinschaftsunternehmen und Konzernumstrukturierungen. Besonders präsent ist es in den Bereichen Pharma, Technologie, Finanzen und Energie und verfügt über wachsende Erfahrung in der KI-bezogenen gesellschaftrechtlichen Beratung.

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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland advised Azurity Pharmaceuticals on its strategic acquisition of Covis Pharma Group.

  • Eversheds Sutherland beriet Azurity Pharmaceuticals bei der strategischen Übernahme der Covis Pharma Group.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds has a top team who are always there at short notice when needed. They offer flexibility and highly professional advice.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • Eversheds provides practical advice that takes into account our business needs and risks. They manage the dynamics with business teams exceptionally well.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • We most appreciate Eversheds' professionalism, accuracy, quality of advice and diplomatic talent.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • Eversheds has a great combination of legal and procedural expertise while retaining the necessary pragmatism to shortcut and compromise.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

  • Eversheds provides quick responses to questions with a high quality of advice and experience.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
  • Eversheds bietet schnelle Antworten auf Fragen und liefert qualitativ hochwertige Beratung und Erfahrung.
    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthias Heisse
    Matthias Heisse

    Matthias Heisse

    Matthias Heisse has a wealth of experience in M&A transactions and reorganisations, advising both German and international clients from the manufacturing sector.

    Matthias Heisse verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in M&A-Transaktionen und Reorganisationen und berät sowohl deutsche als auch internationale Mandanten aus dem Fertigungssektor.

    • Matthias Heisse is experienced in shaping even complex topics in a future-oriented manner.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
    • Matthias Heisse ist erfahren darin, selbst komplexe Themen zukunftsorientiert aufzubereiten.
      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
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  • Steffen Schniepp
    Steffen Schniepp

    Steffen Schniepp

    Steffen Schniepp leads the firm's corporate/M&A group in Germany. His expertise includes M&A transactions and corporate advisory services for DAX 40 companies and notable transport groups. He is additionally active on shareholder matters and group reorganisations.

    Steffen Schniepp leitet die Gesellschaftsrecht-/M&A-Gruppe der Kanzlei in Deutschland. Zu seinen Fachgebieten gehören M&A-Transaktionen und die Beratung von DAX-40-Unternehmen und namhaften Transportkonzernen. Darüber hinaus ist er in Gesellschafterangelegenheiten und bei Konzernumstrukturierungen tätig.

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  • Anthony Cross
    Anthony Cross

    Anthony Cross

    Anthony Cross has led numerous corporate transactions for clients from the technology and manufacturing sectors.

    Anthony Cross hat zahlreiche Unternehmenstransaktionen für Mandanten aus dem Technologie- und Fertigungssektor geleitet.

    • Anthony Cross provides practical legal advice. He's a fantastic partner not only to our legal department but also to our business counterparts.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentGermany
    • Anthony Cross bietet praxisnahe Rechtsberatung. Er ist ein fantastischer Partner, nicht nur für unsere Rechtsabteilung, sondern auch für unsere Geschäftspartner.
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