Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
Email address
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The firm is renowned for the depth of its international capabilities. It is a popular choice for complex cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. Share buy-back programmes and joint venture expansions are also handled by the team, while further offering expertise in capital markets-related mandates. It is a trusted boardroom adviser to various DAX 40 companies as well as a strong choice for private equity transactions. The firm's industry expertise ranges from automotive and manufacturing to transportation and financial services. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised DigitalBridge Investments on the acquisition of a 51% stake in GD Towers, valued at EUR17.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm offers a good mixture of senior advisers and associates."
"The law firm is fast and very proactive, and provides a very good working atmosphere."
"The firm offers a good mixture of senior advisers and associates."
"The law firm is fast and very proactive, and provides a very good working atmosphere."
Notable Practitioners
Hartmut Krause is an experienced adviser on public M&A transactions including carve-outs and acquisitions. He acts for German and international corporates as well as private equity firms.
Hans Diekmann has extensive experience assisting clients with large-scale acquisitions and takeovers. He offers additional expertise in general corporate and stock corporation law issues, such as conversions and buy-back programmes. He assists with domestic and cross-border mandates.
Munich-based practitioner Astrid Krüger is well established in handling mergers, acquisitions and joint venture extensions while also assisting with ECM-related mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Germany