Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 4
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Skadden has developed a leading M&A capability in Europe with a focus on complex, multijurisdictional transactions and domestic matters. Our M&A attorneys in Frankfurt and Munich advise on all M&A-related issues, including advance preparation for prospective targets, governance matters, asset sales and purchases, stock sales and purchases, tender and exchange offers, dual-track private equity exits, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures and recapitalisations.
Our sector focus is broad and includes energy, mining, telecommunications, technology, internet, media, defence, pharmaceuticals, retail and financial services. Our clients include large and small corporates, including several of the DAX 30 companies, financial investors, private equity firms, banks and private individuals.
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom displays a strong M&A profile and is best known for its involvement in global and pan-European transactions, drawing on its international network. The team receives regular instructions for complex, high-end M&A and private equity deals. Partnership agreements and joint venture set-ups also fall within the firm's area of expertise. It regularly assists DAX 40 companies as well as large international corporations, investment firms and financial advisers. Many of its clients are headquartered in the USA.
Work Highlights
- Skadden advised Trimble on the EUR1.88 billion acquisition of Transporeon from private equity investor Hg in an all-cash transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"With its multifaceted legal experience, Skadden is always capable of finding integrated solutions for complex matters in a way that helps us achieve our goal."
"The team's efficiency and effectiveness is just extraordinarily high."
"Skadden has very capable experts with impressive backgrounds and experience in Germany and the US."
"The team is able to deliver presentations and memos in a short time and on complex topics."
"With its multifaceted legal experience, Skadden is always capable of finding integrated solutions for complex matters in a way that helps us achieve our goal."
"The team's efficiency and effectiveness is just extraordinarily high."
"Skadden has very capable experts with impressive backgrounds and experience in Germany and the US."
"The team is able to deliver presentations and memos in a short time and on complex topics."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Bauer is highly regarded for his expertise in large cross-border private equity transactions as well as strategic M&A deals. He regularly advises prominent German and US companies and investment firms as well as financial advisers.
"Jan is an amazing lawyer with clear assessment of matters and very strong communication skills, providing us with highly valued advice."
"Jan Bauer is very experienced and has extensive knowledge. He always goes for the client’s interests and we love working with him."