Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a dedicated corporate team that offers advice on corporate governance to management and supervisory boards of several DAX 40 companies and international businesses. It also handles cross-border private and public M&A transactions, with a particular focus on US-driven deals. The firm offers additional expertise in international joint ventures. Active on both high-end and mid-cap deals, the team routinely handles inbound investments for international clients. It predominantly acts for clients from the life sciences, manufacturing and technology sectors as well as private equity houses and their portfolio companies.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Muehlhan on the sale of its European and American business, including the respective operating companies, to One Equity Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is experienced, solution-oriented and pragmatic."
"Gibson Dunn has a very good German team with strong depth and breadth with respect to the relevant specialty areas."
"The lawyers at Gibson Dunn represent our interests well."
"Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher gives us very fast turnaround on enquiries."
"All partners are always available for me and topics are dealt with quickly."
"The team is experienced, solution-oriented and pragmatic."
"Gibson Dunn has a very good German team with strong depth and breadth with respect to the relevant specialty areas."
"The lawyers at Gibson Dunn represent our interests well."
"Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher gives us very fast turnaround on enquiries."
"All partners are always available for me and topics are dealt with quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Dirk Oberbracht frequently advises US clients on large-scale inbound transactions. He also assists German industry clients and portfolio companies with sales and acquisitions as well as corporate advisory.
"Dirk is very supportive and good for complex transactions."
"He is well known, recognised and experienced in cross-border transactions."
Wilhelm Reinhardt provides corporate advisory work and assists with public and private M&A. He is well versed in both strategic and private equity transactions and covers a range of deal sizes. He frequently acts on cross-border matters.