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

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What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell stands out for its exceptionally strong combination of its public M&A and ECM capabilities. It also has an impressive presence on private M&A mandates. The team specialises in big-ticket, complex transactions, with a strong focus on inbound and outbound deals involving the USA, representing both buyers and target companies. Its clientele includes private equity houses, investment banks and both traditional and newer large corporates.

Strengths

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Sullivan & Cromwell have a good understanding beyond the pure legal aspects, and the lawyers are really great sparring partners for the overall deal and tactics.

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For complex and demanding topics, Sullivan & Cromwell is the law firm of choice.

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They proved to be true problem solvers, applying novel solutions where necessary and simple solutions where possible.

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They are creative, solution-oriented, strong negotiators who provide extremely good delivery on time and with the necessary context.

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The Sullivan & Cromwell team have repeatedly proven to be able to adjust their advice and input to new situations quickly and really understand the key goals of a client.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carsten Berrar
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Carsten Berrar
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Band 1

Carsten Berrar is highly regarded for his strength in large public M&A transactions for high-profile German and US corporations, financial advisers and private equity firms. He regularly assists with public takeover offers connected with delistings. His M&A expertise is complemented by a leading ECM offering.

He has a great wealth of experience and judgement.

Carsten Berrar is superb to work with. He is very balanced, to the point and very eloquent. He is able to think and talk a bit like us and is experienced and hands-on.

Carsten Berrar is very good in building and retaining relationships. His advice is always candid, transparent and to the point. He is willing to think outside the box and brainstorm situations.

Carsten Berrar really thinks things through. He gives a clear view and a clear recommendation. He is also excellent at negotiations and can handle the other side in a very effective way.

Carsten Berrar is very creative and knowledgeable. He is always available and has multiple ideas.

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York Schnorbus
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Band 4

York Schnorbus advises on a range of transactions, including complex public and private M&A deals, with notable experience in the private equity sphere.

York Schnorbus has an outstanding commercial sense and empathy. Together with his unique creativity and speed, he is able to find solutions in the utmost complex situations and gets things done.

York Schnorbus is very collaborative, open to listening and exchanging views. He is a great source of knowledge for German matters.

York Schnorbus is extremely hard-working and service-oriented.

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Konstantin Technau
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Band 5

Konstantin Technau acts on a variety of large-scale domestic and cross-border deals in the automotive, TMT and real estate sectors. His clients include financial advisers, real estate investors and prominent family-owned businesses.

Konstantin Technau is excellent at digging out details, a very nice guy, really easy to work with and absolutely reliable.

When Konstantin speaks up, you know his points will be important. When he is brought in, anything that he covers is very solid advice and tangible.

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Carsten Berrar
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York Schnorbus
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