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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Private Equity: High End

Germany

7 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Germany

6 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Benjamin Leyendecker

Germany

Practice Areas

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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Chambers Germany

Private Equity: High End - Germany

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rising through the rankings thanks to excellent client feedback and notable work for an impressive list of international private equity houses, Benjamin Leyendecker is a leading expert on public takeover tenders and complex carve-outs.

Indviduelles Editorial

Benjamin Leyendecker, der dank exzellenten Kundenfeedbacks und bemerkenswerter Arbeit für eine beeindruckende Liste internationaler Private-Equity-Häuser in der Rangliste aufgestiegen ist, ist ein führender Experte für öffentliche Übernahmeausschreibungen und komplexe Carve-outs.

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

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Benjamin Leyendecker advises well-known investment companies on public M&A deals including public takeovers and dual listings. He is particularly noted for his private equity expertise.

Indviduelles Editorial

Benjamin Leyendecker berät namhafte Investmentgesellschaften bei öffentlichen M&A-Deals einschließlich öffentlicher Übernahmen und Dual Listings. Er zeichnet sich insbesondere durch seine Private-Equity-Expertise aus.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Benjamin Leyendecker is an outstanding individual with an unmatched track record for dealing with complex M&A situations in the DACH region.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

He has strong gravitas and makes a real impact in meetings. I can count on his judgement and views.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

He is commercial, constructive and creative, which I find is what you really want from a lawyer. He really gets things done.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Er ist kommerziell, konstruktiv und kreativ, was ich finde, was man wirklich von einem Anwalt erwartet. Er erledigt wirklich Dinge.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Er hat eine starke Wirkung und hinterlässt in Meetings einen echten Eindruck. Ich kann auf sein Urteilsvermögen und seine Ansichten zählen.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Benjamin Leyendecker ist eine herausragende Persönlichkeit mit einer beispiellosen Erfolgsbilanz im Umgang mit komplexen M&A-Situationen in der DACH-Region.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Benjamin Leyendecker is an excellent lawyer. He is creative, clear in his advice and has huge experience in public deals.

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

Benjamin Leyendecker ist ein ausgezeichneter Anwalt. Er ist kreativ, klar in seinen Ratschlägen und verfügt über große Erfahrung bei öffentlichen Transaktionen.

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

Benjamin Leyendecker is an outstanding individual with an unmatched track record for dealing with complex M&A situations in the DACH region.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

He has strong gravitas and makes a real impact in meetings. I can count on his judgement and views.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

He is commercial, constructive and creative, which I find is what you really want from a lawyer. He really gets things done.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Er ist kommerziell, konstruktiv und kreativ, was ich finde, was man wirklich von einem Anwalt erwartet. Er erledigt wirklich Dinge.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Er hat eine starke Wirkung und hinterlässt in Meetings einen echten Eindruck. Ich kann auf sein Urteilsvermögen und seine Ansichten zählen.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Benjamin Leyendecker ist eine herausragende Persönlichkeit mit einer beispiellosen Erfolgsbilanz im Umgang mit komplexen M&A-Situationen in der DACH-Region.

Private Equity: High End respondent
Chambers Germany

Benjamin Leyendecker is an excellent lawyer. He is creative, clear in his advice and has huge experience in public deals.

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

Benjamin Leyendecker ist ein ausgezeichneter Anwalt. Er ist kreativ, klar in seinen Ratschlägen und verfügt über große Erfahrung bei öffentlichen Transaktionen.

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

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