Focused on value. Built for transactions.
Corporate M&A – Private Equity – Venture Capital
Pragmatic. Efficient. Transaction-focused.
Corporate transactions are dynamic, complex and time sensitive. We support our clients as legal sparring partners in domestic and international corporate transactions across all stages of the process, drawing on our experience from more than 200 successfully advised deals.
Our approach is to identify legal risks at an early stage, develop practical solutions and bring transactions to completion efficiently, in a structured manner and with a clear focus on results. We combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of commercial realities, market dynamics and decision-making processes, while making targeted use of modern LegalTech tools tailored to our needs.
For specialist matters, we draw on a carefully selected network of highly qualified national and — where required — international partners with whom we have worked closely and seamlessly for many years.
Years of professional experience in transactions
Successfully advised transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
experienced. reliable. multidisciplinary.
We advise buyers and sellers on corporate acquisitions and disposals across the entire transaction lifecycle — from structuring and contract negotiations through to the post-closing phase. Our experience covers both strategic transactions and financial investor-driven processes.
Our advice includes share deals and asset deals. We coordinate W&I insurance processes to cover risks arising from warranties and tax indemnities, prepare legal fact books and vendor due diligence reports, and handle the entire legal due diligence process on the buy-side.
Private Equity
focused. efficient. value-oriented.
Many of our clients are professional private equity and investment firms, as well as their portfolio companies. In some cases, we have advised them for more than 20 years on platform acquisitions and buy-and-build structures.
Our work includes structuring rollover and reinvestment models, including tax-optimized cross-border rollovers by way of qualified share-for-share exchanges, as well as management participation and bonus schemes. In addition to providing legal structuring advice, we are always committed to understanding the commercial parameters of a transaction and reflecting them in our advice.
Venture Capital
innovative. scalable. growth-focused.
In the venture capital space, we advise start-ups, founders, business angels, family offices and venture capital funds at every stage of a company’s development — from formation through to exit.
We advise on seed, early-stage and growth-stage financing rounds and draft, among other things, investment and shareholders’ agreements, convertible loan and SAFE agreements, as well as employee participation programs (VSOP/ESOP). In doing so, we place particular emphasis on balanced structures that enable growth while also reflecting the economic interests of all parties involved.
Corporate Commercial Employment
long-term. strategic. consistent.
In addition to advising on transactions, we support clients in the formation of companies, the selection of the appropriate legal form and post-merger structuring. Supported by modern LegalTech tools, we set up efficient contract management systems and implement insights gained from due diligence processes.
We are the point of contact for all legal matters relating to corporate, commercial and employment law. This includes, in particular, restructurings, reorganizations, distribution agreements, as well as managing director and employment contracts.
The structuring and implementation of joint venture arrangements is also a core part of our advisory offering.