Milbank LLP, Private Equity | Chambers Germany Profile

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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

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: High End - Germany

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

International firm Milbank houses a highly reputable private equity team, most noted for its strength in large-cap deals. The department is highly active advising domestic and international private equity funds and investors on complex cross-border transactions, aided by its robust international network. Sales and acquisitions, as well as exits and financing rounds, constitute key areas of expertise. The firm is also mandated by shareholders, with further expertise in handling mid-cap transactions. The technology, life sciences, healthcare and manufacturing sectors form key industries for Milbank.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Das internationale Unternehmen Milbank verfügt über ein hoch angesehenes Private-Equity-Team, das vor allem für seine Stärke bei Large-Cap-Deals bekannt ist. Die Abteilung ist sehr aktiv in der Beratung von nationalen und internationalen Private Equity-Fonds und Investoren bei komplexen grenzüberschreitenden Transaktionen, unterstützt durch ihr robustes internationales Netzwerk. Verkäufe und Akquisitionen sowie Exits und Finanzierungsrunden stellen zentrale Kompetenzfelder dar. Die Kanzlei wird auch von Aktionären mandatiert und verfügt über weitere Expertise in der Abwicklung von Mid-Cap-Transaktionen. Die Sektoren Technologie, Biowissenschaften, Gesundheitswesen und Fertigung sind Schlüsselindustrien für Milbank.

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Work Highlights

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Milbank advised the CPPIB on the takeover of Aareal Bank as well as its subsequent delisting and squeeze-out.
Milbank hat die CPPIB bei der Übernahme der Aareal Bank sowie dem anschließenden Delisting und Squeeze-out beraten.

Strengths

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Milbank has very strong individuals working as a true team that provide tailored and excellent advice. They have a deep understanding of the private equity world and its dynamics.