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

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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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.

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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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • For complex matters, Skadden is the right choice.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • 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.

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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 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 respondentGlobal

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

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