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Linklaters

Corporate/M&A

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Our Corporate/M&A group specialises in the full range of corporate and M&A work, particularly active in private equity and involved in the market’s most significant IPO transactions.

Our experts’ range of work comprises:

  • M&A: from deal structuring, legal risk management, due diligence and warranties to transaction organisation, management and documentation, including regulatory consents and clearances
  • Corporate advice: development and implementation of efficient company structures for group holdings or joint ventures; advice on all aspects of corporate structures, including: choice of corporate form, capital creation process, distributions, share right structuring, mergers and de-mergers, liquidation, etc.
  • Corporation restructurings: advising large corporates on the restructuring of their international business via Luxembourg structures, assisting them with all steps from development to implementation
  • Private equity: advising on all stages of a private equity transaction from structuring the acquisition to implementing the exit; assisting with the fund raising process, advising on the structuring and setting up of private equity funds
  • Equity capital markets: advising on the full range of equity and equity-related transactions, such as IPOs, secondary offerings, block trades, capital increases, rights issues, and convertible and exchangeable bonds

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Corporate/M&A - Luxembourg

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is well known for representing clients in cross-border acquisitions, divestments and business combinations. The team regularly assists a number of private equity clients and works closely with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions on multinational matters. Linklaters also assists clients with setting up their presence in Luxembourg. The law firm often acts on transactions in the banking and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted DigitalBridge with its acquisition of Yondr Group.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has a strong team with plenty of expertise and resources across various locations. It is responsive, proactive and always willing to assist and provide the best advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Linklaters' knowledge and broad networks ensure you always get a solution. The team understands deadlines and strives to deliver on time.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Linklaters managed the process with great skill and sensitivity, demonstrating not only deep legal expertise but also strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach throughout.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The Linklaters team is always available and ready to provide legal input.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Their ability to align their legal advice with our commercial wishes is a key indicator of their understanding.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Manfred Müller
    Band 3Manfred Müller

    Manfred Müller

    Manfred Müller acts for private equity houses and investors on mergers, acquisitions and real estate structures. He is well placed to guide clients through the complexities of cross-border transactions.

    • Manfred Müller is pragmatic and easy to work with. He gives good, structured and detailed advice and is in the details of the transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 3Rémy Bonneau
    Band 3Rémy Bonneau

    Rémy Bonneau

    Rémy Bonneau advises private equity firms and investment companies on high-profile acquisitions, restructurings and sales. He is additionally sought out by financial institutions.

    • Rémy Bonneau has got the knowledge and know-how to take care of his team.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Rémy Bonneau is one of the most client-focused partners I know. He is also super dedicated.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Rémy Bonneau is a very good adviser. He is always available for his clients and tries to deliver business-oriented advice and solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Rémy quickly understands the needs of his clients and is even able to find solutions in difficult situations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingMaxime Bertomeu-Savalle
    Up and ComingMaxime Bertomeu-Savalle

    Maxime Bertomeu-Savalle

    Maxime Bertomeu-Savalle highlights a client list composed of prominent private equity firms, for which he advises on joint ventures, the sale of majority and minority stakes, SPA agreements and corporate reorganisations.

    • Maxime Bertomeu-Savalle is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable. He has shown great management and organisation skills and an ability to adapt to rapid changes.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Maxime Bertomeu-Savalle is always there to support us.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Maxime has been instrumental in the success of the transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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