Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Provided by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Public and private companies around the world turn to Greenberg Traurig's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for guidance on a wide range of strategic transactions, from multibillion-dollar hostile public takeovers to private middle-market acquisitions. Our team of over 450 corporate attorneys has represented a range of major corporations, private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, lenders, senior management, and shareholders in industry-leading transactions. We help clients structure, negotiate, and execute complex domestic and international acquisitions, mergers, sale of control transactions, and joint ventures, as well as strategic business combinations, corporate control contests, takeover defenses, and recapitalization transactions.
Chambers Review
US headquartered firm Greenberg Traurig is best known for its cross-border transactions with the USA. The team is not only active on acquisitions, investments and divestitures as well as mergers but also regularly handles joint venture set-ups in the automotive sector. Venture capital transactions are also handled by the firm. Its clientele comprises private equity houses as well as industrial companies. The firm advises on transactions in the technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and software industries.
Work Highlights
- Greenberg Traurig assisted Altice Luxembourg S.A. on the formation of a a joint venture with Vodafone Group Plc to build a nationwide fiber-optic-to-the-home network, with the purchase price of the stake valued at up to EUR 1.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good connections it all works so smoothly. I feel that they're looking after me."
"The firm displayed excellent preparation, excellent knowledge, and outstanding commitment to the client. Their extensive experience was extremely helpful in this complex endeavour."
"I have never had a question or subject come up that they could not pull someone in to answer"
"They are always available and very responsive."
"They have very good connections it all works so smoothly. I feel that they're looking after me."
"The firm displayed excellent preparation, excellent knowledge, and outstanding commitment to the client. Their extensive experience was extremely helpful in this complex endeavour."
"I have never had a question or subject come up that they could not pull someone in to answer"
"They are always available and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Nicolai Lagoni of Greenberg Traurig is experienced in handling cross-border acquisitions as well as complex mergers. Clients also benefit from his strength in strategic joint venture set-ups, especially in the automotive sector.
"He is a good lawyer - very committed and really good in SPA negotiations."
Henrik Armah of Greenberg Traurig has impressive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the healthcare and biotech industries.
"He provides outstanding advice and very quick responses, with a high level of competence and a robust advocacy for the client's concerns."
"Henrik Armah is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and competent. He brings a lot of calm to otherwise challenging engagements."
"You just tell him what you want to achieve and he will tell you how to do it."
Peter Schorling of Greenberg Traurig is well placed to handle cross-border acquisitions while also assisting with the formation of joint ventures across various industry sectors, including technology and real estate.
"Peter Schorling is one of the best lawyers for getting things done, staying on track, being deal-focused and negotiating."
Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Germany