Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Provided by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Private Equity Practice represents many of the largest and most active financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds and other investor groups around the world. For more information please see https://www.gibsondunn.com/practice/private-equity/.
Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher enters the rankings thanks to excellent client feedback and notable work for an impressive list of prominent private equity firms. The law firm primarily advises US and German clients on investments in the German mid-market space as well as assisting with the German-law aspects of global private equity acquisitions and mergers. The practice's expertise covers bidding processes, voluntary public takeovers and investments in regulated entities. The team additionally acts in cooperation with its US and UK offices to advise on large multi-jurisdictional mandates.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Veritas Capital on its USD3.1 billion acquisition of Verisk's energy business, Wood Mackenzie.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They work around the clock to make a deal happen and are very service-oriented."
"We were able to obtain a lot of suggestions from their extensive experience in the German mid-market. They were also very pleasant on a personal level."
"They work around the clock to make a deal happen and are very service-oriented."
"We were able to obtain a lot of suggestions from their extensive experience in the German mid-market. They were also very pleasant on a personal level."
Notable Practitioners
Dirk Oberbracht is held in high regard for his experience in advising private equity funds on mid-cap deals, portfolio company refinancings and management participation programmes. Clients also benefit from his close collaboration with with other Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher offices, and he has additional expertise in assisting with high-volume cross-border transactions, particularly for US clients.