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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Skadden is recognized among the leading firms advising on M&A transactions in Germany, with a robust background in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. We have substantial, unique experience in structuring and executing challenging cross-border transactions, particularly with a U.S. component, and managing the demands of multiple legal and regulatory regimes. Our attorneys also have strong experience in domestic and mid-market transactions of various kinds. We advise on all types of M&A-related matters, including asset and share acquisitions and disposals, tender and exchange offers, dual-track private equity exits, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, carve-outs, de-SPACs, recapitalizations and corporate governance issues.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Germany

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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 frequently acts on complex, high-end M&A and private equity deals, often involving US-headquartered clients. 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, including investment firms and financial advisers.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom verfügt über ein starkes Profil im Bereich Fusionen und Übernahmen und ist insbesondere für ihre Beteiligung an globalen und paneuropäischen Transaktionen bekannt, wobei sie auf ihr internationales Netzwerk zurückgreift. Das Team berät regelmäßig komplexe, hochkarätige M&A- und Private-Equity-Transaktionen, häufig mit US-amerikanischen Mandanten. Partnerschaftsvereinbarungen und Joint-Venture-Gründungen gehören ebenfalls zum Kompetenzfeld der Kanzlei. Sie berät regelmäßig DAX-40-Unternehmen sowie große internationale Konzerne, darunter Investmentgesellschaften und Finanzberater.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden acted for Spirit Aerosystems on a USD3.8 billion merger agreement with Boeing.

  • Skadden beriet Spirit Aerosystems bei einem Fusionsvertrag mit Boeing im Wert von 3,8 Mrd. USD.

Strengths

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  • Skadden are very business-oriented and proactive, delivering a lot of additional value for clients.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

  • For complex matters, Skadden is the right choice.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

  • They are very practical and business-minded, with good organisational skills and strong knowledge.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

  • Skadden stand out for their ability to handle complex, cross-border M&A with a sharp commercial perspective. The team combines strategic thinking with a business-oriented mindset.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

  • The lawyers are experienced in large, complex M&A deals, acting as a strong sparring partner to us.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

  • Skadden ist sehr geschäftsorientiert und proaktiv und bietet ihren Kunden einen hohen Mehrwert.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jan Bauer
    Jan Bauer

    Jan Bauer

    Jan Bauer is highly regarded for his expertise in high-value strategic M&A deals as well as large, cross-border private equity transactions. He regularly advises prominent German and US companies from the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors.

    Jan Bauer genießt hohes Ansehen für seine Expertise in strategischen hochwertigen M&A-Transaktionen sowie in großen, grenzüberschreitenden Private-Equity-Transaktionen. Er berät regelmäßig namhafte deutsche und US-amerikanische Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Technologie, Medien und Telekommunikation (TMT) sowie Pharmazie.

    • He is very smart, easy to handle and really a pleasure to work with. I have high respect for him.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany

    • Jan Bauer is recognised for his clear strategic thinking and steady approach to complex M&A deals. He delivers practical, well-judged advice that consistently supports business objectives.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany
    • Jan Bauer ist bekannt für sein klares strategisches Denken und seine besonnene Herangehensweise an komplexe M&A-Transaktionen. Er liefert praxisnahe, fundierte Beratung, die die Geschäftsziele stets unterstützt.
      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany
    • Er ist sehr intelligent, unkompliziert und die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm ist wirklich ein Vergnügen. Ich habe großen Respekt vor ihm.
      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGermany
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