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SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz

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Corporate

Our corporate practice is one of the cornerstones of the firm and features some of the leading German corporate lawyers. For decades, our clients have relied on our advice on corporate organization and governance, the development and implementation of management structures, the preparation and execution of general and shareholders' meetings, national and cross-border reorganizations and restructurings, joint ventures, transformations, including cross-border measures, co-determination issues, financing issues and corporate housekeeping. We are particularly experienced and highly regarded for high-profile boardroom advice and corporate disputes.

M&A

Our highly experienced transaction team equally enjoys an excellent reputation. We advise our clients on all types of M&A transactions, ranging from public takeovers or large (cross-border) deals over international or domestic mid or small cap transactions to venture capital. We act for strategic and financial investors as well as for portfolio and target companies. Due to our deep roots in the German legal market, we have a particular strength in German Mittelstand transactions. Our advice covers all stages of a transaction, from the optimized structuring to its successful implementation and the integration of newly acquired companies or reinvestment of proceeds from divestments. Our broad spectrum of legal expertise allows us to cover all relevant legal topics in a one-stop-shop approach.

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The German law firm SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz houses a well-regarded corporate law practice that acts primarily for domestic clients, assisting with national as well as cross-border matters. It provides boardroom and shareholder advice to DAX 40 clients, with notable strength in corporate governance matters. The law firm also handles high-value M&A transactions including acquisitions and divestments as well as carve-outs and spin-offs. It offers additional strength in corporate reorganisation matters and distressed procedures. SZA attracts prestigious clients from a range of sectors including financial services, automotive, pharmaceuticals and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • SZA advised Mutares on the acquisition of S.M.A. Metalltechnik.

Strengths

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  • They impress with their understanding of the business and the client's interests, as well as having a very capable infrastructure.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • This team stand out for their exceptionally reliable, thorough and prompt handling of our matters. Their availability, service orientation and consistently friendly communication set them apart.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate their knowledge and responsiveness. They display great collaboration between all disciplines.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • We appreciated the very pleasant and trusting cooperation, with absolute specialists in each of our issues, including international constructs.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The teams are always put together in such a way as to provide fast and precise advice and the team leaders are always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jochem Reichert
    Jochem Reichert

    Jochem Reichert

    Jochem Reichert is highly regarded for his experience at boardroom level, advising supervisory and management boards of prominent German corporations on governance issues. He additionally assists with strategic M&A transactions, joint venture formation and corporate divestitures.

    • Reichert is a brilliant lawyer and an excellent negotiator who is very assertive. He also knows how to strike a balance between different opinions in difficult situations.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jochem Reichert's experience and knowledge are exceptional, especially in complex situations.

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  • Oliver Schröder
    Oliver Schröder

    Oliver Schröder

    Oliver Schröder is experienced in advising domestic and international companies on mid-cap as well as high-end M&A transactions. He frequently assists with cross-border deals and offers additional expertise in corporate law and joint venture formation.

    • Oliver Schröder is very competent, calm and highly responsive. He is always focused and business-oriented.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Oliver is a good negotiator who is able to describe legal problems to commercial colleagues in a way that they fully understand them.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Oliver clearly understands our needs and his drafting is impeccable.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Oliver Schröder is an excellent lawyer with a focus on M&A. We had a really complex deal and he was great.

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