Private Equity: High End

Private equity is one of Milbank Germany’s core competencies, as the firm has shaped this market by partnering with its clients to structure the most complex and innovative investment vehicles in the market. With deep knowledge of the private equity market, the highest level of legal expertise and a clear focus on the clients' economic goals as well as the commercially relevant challenges and aspects, the German Private Equity team develops tailor-made solutions and provides clear, practice-oriented recommendations.

Our integrated teams of highly sophisticated lawyers under the close leadership of experienced partners advise large- and mid-cap sponsors and investors in Germany and abroad. The combination of transactional experience, fully integrated cooperation with Milbank’s international offices, and comprehensive economic expertise in the areas of corporate law/M&A, financing, antitrust and tax guarantee efficient interface advice for complex projects. Milbank Germany’s clients can rely on an interdisciplinary, seamless and excellent advice in all phases of private equity ­ from the formation of funds, the acquisition and development of portfolio companies to recapitalizations and exit strategies.

Focus of advice:

·         Leveraged buy-outs

·         Public M&A

·         Take privates

·         PIPEs

·         Venture capital

·         Joint ventures

·         Minority participations

·         Distressed M&A

·         Fund structuring