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Provided by Benjamin Leyendecker
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Ben is a corporate partner in the Munich office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. He focuses on M&A and private equity transactions and has wide ranging experience in sponsored and strategic taking private transactions and corporate reorganizations.
Career
Admitted as Attorney-at-law in New York, USA; admitted in Germany; Hengeler Mueller, Munich and Düsseldorf, Germany, associate; Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, Munich, Germany, partner.
Personal
University of Konstanz, Germany (First State Examination); New York University, School of Law, USA (LL.M.); Heidelberg University, Germany (Dr. jur.); Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, Germany (Second State Examination); University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (1st Certificate EMBA).
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Benjamin Leyendecker handles a large number of prominent transactions for well-known clients. He is particularly active for international private equity houses on acquisitions of German assets as well as public takeover tenders.
Benjamin Leyendecker advises well-known investment companies on public M&A deals including public takeovers and dual listings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His contributions are absolutely paramount to getting deals across the finish line, with terms that are watertight."
"The skills he has are superb; he is among those who we would always want to have involved on a matter."
"He is always working towards the best commercial outcome for the client while keeping the risk perspective in balance."
"Benjamin is highly commercial, structured and clear in his drafting and thinking. He is also a very experienced tactician in negotiations."
"Benjamin has 100% dedication to his job, is always available and has a great commercial understanding."
"His contributions are absolutely paramount to getting deals across the finish line, with terms that are watertight."
"The skills he has are superb; he is among those who we would always want to have involved on a matter."
"He is always working towards the best commercial outcome for the client while keeping the risk perspective in balance."
"Benjamin is highly commercial, structured and clear in his drafting and thinking. He is also a very experienced tactician in negotiations."
"Benjamin has 100% dedication to his job, is always available and has a great commercial understanding."
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