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Jan Bauer

Jan Bauer

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Germany

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dr. Jan Bauer is head of Skadden’s private equity practice in Germany. He focuses on advising private equity and corporate clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions, including private and public deals as well as joint ventures. He also advises on corporate governance matters, corporate restructurings and capital markets-related issues.

Dr. Bauer is recognized as a leading lawyer for his private equity and corporate M&A work in top legal publications.

Professional Memberships

Member, International Bar Association (IBA); Member, American Bar Association (ABA) and Member, German-American Lawyers Association (DAJV)

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Chambers Global Guide

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

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Jan Bauer is highly regarded for his expertise in high-value strategic M&A deals as well as large, cross-border private equity transactions. He regularly advises prominent German and US companies from the TMT and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Jan Bauer is recognised for his clear strategic thinking and steady approach to complex M&A deals. He delivers practical, well-judged advice that consistently supports business objectives.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide

  • He is very smart, easy to handle and really a pleasure to work with. I have high respect for him.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers Global Guide

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