Private Equity: Venture Capital
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
Contact number
+49 211 36 7870Chambers Review
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe enjoys a robust market position on the venture capital scene in Germany. The team regularly advises international and German investors on financing rounds, in addition to representing German startups and the venture capital arms of prominent German corporates. With its broad coverage of industry sectors such as technology, fintech and energy, Orrick is well placed to advise on a range of deals. The team also draws on the firm's international network, most notably its US colleagues, when handling cross-border transactions including SPAC mergers.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advised Ardian and its French portfolio company Technology & Strategy on the acquisition of Eximia Engineering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are very happy with the services. It's a good work relationship."
"The firm can leverage attorneys throughout Europe and the US when handling our matters."
"They know German law, and that is immensely helpful. They helped us to navigate the nuances of working in Germany."
"We are very happy with the services. It's a good work relationship."
"The firm can leverage attorneys throughout Europe and the US when handling our matters."
"They know German law, and that is immensely helpful. They helped us to navigate the nuances of working in Germany."
Notable Practitioners
Sven Greulich is a highly active practitioner whose assistance is frequently sought by startups and investors alike. In addition to his expertise in varied sizes of financing rounds, including high-volume deals, he has experience advising German startups on US flips.
"He is a very good speaker, good at explaining things and has a lot of knowledge regarding the topic he is advising us on."