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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a dedicated corporate team that offers advice on corporate governance to management and supervisory boards of several DAX 40 companies and international businesses. It also handles cross-border private and public M&A transactions. The firm offers additional expertise in international joint ventures and inbound investments for international clients. It predominantly acts for clients from the life sciences, manufacturing and technology sectors as well as private equity houses and their portfolio companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn acted for Edwards Lifesciences on its USD945 million acquisition of JenaValve Technology.

Strengths

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  • The Gibson Dunn team excels with a lean and efficient structure that enables dynamic and rapid work, drawing on their extensive industry knowledge and deep understanding of corporate processes.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • They are so responsive. They are on top of everything, from the beginning to the closing. Even with unexpected problems, they propose strategies and ways to tackle the issues.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • They understand what we are looking for, are familiar with international documents and are able to navigate complex transactions. They are very responsive and provide a really good service.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The law firm has unprecedented client support and a protective attitude. I feel that these lawyers push as hard as I do.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dirk Oberbracht
    Dirk Oberbracht

    Dirk Oberbracht

    Dirk Oberbracht frequently advises US clients on large-scale inbound transactions. He also assists German clients from the media, manufacturing and life science sectors with sales and acquisitions as well as corporate advisory.

    • Dirk is a very savvy negotiator who is familiar with international concepts and agreements. He is very particular and thorough.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Dirk Oberbracht is a very good lawyer. He is detail-oriented and a really hard worker.

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  • Sonja Ruttmann
    Sonja Ruttmann

    Sonja Ruttmann

    Sonja Ruttmann advises both international and German investment and portfolio companies on a range of transactions, including joint ventures and disposals. Her expertise also includes corporate advice, including acting for supervisory boards and advising on company reorganisations.

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  • Wilhelm Reinhardt
    Wilhelm Reinhardt

    Wilhelm Reinhardt

    Wilhelm Reinhardt handles corporate advisory work and assists with public and private M&A. He often acts for clients from the healthcare, manufacturing and tech sectors.

    • Wilhelm is a good lawyer doing really good quality work.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Wilhelm is a fantastic lawyer.

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