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Oliver Felsenstein

Oliver Felsenstein

Germany 2026

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Oliver Felsenstein, former Global Chair of the Private Equity & Investment Funds Practice and a former member of the firm’s Executive Committee, helps private equity firms navigate every stage of the investment life cycle, from acquisition through exit.

Widely recognized among the world’s leading private equity lawyers, Oliver advises private equity firms on many of their largest and most complex transactions involving target companies in Germany and internationally. His several decades of experience span well more than 100 completed transactions exceeding €100 billion in value across a diverse range of industries, including technology, industrials, and healthcare.

A strong relationship builder and keen strategist, Oliver serves as a trusted advisor to many of the world’s most prominent private equity clients. He brings a commercial perspective to clients’ most significant business challenges and drives consensus in negotiations. Oliver regularly leads large, international Latham teams and acts as the primary liaison for clients throughout all phases of a transaction.

He is a member of the curatorship of the Foundation Deutsche Sporthilfe, an organization supporting the German Olympic team.

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Private Equity: High End - Germany

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Individual Editorial

Leading practitioner Oliver Felsenstein is widely appreciated for his excellence in the private equity space, often advising on mid to large-cap mergers, acquisitions and sales as well as SPACs. His expertise spans various industry sectors, while he mostly acts for high profile investors on international mandates.

Indviduelles Editorial
Der führende Experte Oliver Felsenstein genießt hohes Ansehen für seine herausragenden Leistungen im Bereich Private Equity. Er berät häufig bei Fusionen, Übernahmen und Verkäufen von mittelständischen und großen Unternehmen sowie bei SPACs. Seine Expertise erstreckt sich über verschiedene Branchen, und er betreut vorwiegend namhafte Investoren bei internationalen Mandaten.

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  • Oliver Felsenstein is one of the most experienced private equity and M&A lawyers in the market.

    Private Equity: High EndChambers Germany
  • Oliver Felsenstein zählt zu den erfahrensten Anwälten im Bereich Private Equity und M&A auf dem Markt.
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