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Gerhard Schmidt is the Co-Managing Partner of Weil's German offices and one of the leading Corporate and Restructuring lawyers in Germany. He was the lead lawyer in a number of landmark transactions, advising, among others, Alibaba.com on its investment in Visable Group; e-Commerce aggregator Elevate Brands on its acquisition by SellerX; MW Storage Fund on a joint venture regarding the development, construction and operation of Germany's largest battery energy storage facility; Superior Industries International Inc. in the restructuring of its German operations; and Corestate Capital Holding S.A. on the successful implementation of a EUR 500 million bond restructuring.
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Universities of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Lausanne and Strasbourg (law degree 1982; Dr. jur. 1984). Business administration studies at the Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), Fontainebleau, France (MBA 1984). Admitted to practice in Germany in 1986 and licensed as a tax advisor in 1988.
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Gerhard Schmidt of Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a highly skilled and well-known adviser. He assists with M&A deals including share acquisitions and voluntary public tender offers. He is particularly well versed in handling international matters, often working in conjunction with the firm's US offices.
Gerhard Schmidt advises domestic and international private equity houses as well as their portfolio companies on acquisitions of German targets. He has experience in transactions across sectors including gaming, finance and professional services. He is also a certified tax adviser.
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"He is an ideal sparring partner for complex legal issues."
"He is the key person for overall strategic advice and all topics with a high level of sophistication. He is always very fast and provides detailed responsiveness."
"He is an ideal sparring partner for complex legal issues."
"He is the key person for overall strategic advice and all topics with a high level of sophistication. He is always very fast and provides detailed responsiveness."
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