Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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The international law firm Milbank showcases a well-established team with a very strong reputation for advising large public companies on corporate law matters. It offers strategic advice to management, supervisory boards and shareholders, including on cross-border acquisitions and divestitures. The team also assists with corporate reorganisations and partnership agreements as well as financing rounds. Milbank additionally has significant expertise in handling deals for private equity funds and related portfolio company mandates. The law firm's versatile client base also extends to family offices and family-owned businesses, and it has particular strength in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Work Highlights
- Milbank advised Sartorius on the acquisition of Albumedix from private investors, with a total deal value of GBP415 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank always finds a solution no matter how complex it gets."
"The Milbank lawyers are exceptional for their broad and specialist knowledge and expertise."
"The team's responsiveness is extraordinary."
"Milbank's service level is top."
"Milbank always finds a solution no matter how complex it gets."
"The Milbank lawyers are exceptional for their broad and specialist knowledge and expertise."
"The team's responsiveness is extraordinary."
"Milbank's service level is top."
Notable Practitioners
Norbert Rieger is one of the most renowned and well-connected practitioners in the market. He advises prominent German and international corporate clients and private equity investors on high-volume M&A deals. Many of his transactions involve complex structures and cross-border elements.
"Norbert is an excellent and very smart lawyer. He not only has high legal expertise, but is also a very sympathetic and strategically brilliant adviser."
"Norbert is very business-minded, he understands exactly what clients need and what board members appreciate."
"Norbert is exceptional."
"He is a joy to work with."
Martin Erhardt is particularly active for domestic and international clients, assisting with divestitures and investments as well as capital markets-related mandates.