Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges assists growth investors, private equity firms and their portfolio companies with mid and large-cap acquisitions, sales and investments in German targets. Due to its close cooperation with its UK and US teams, Weil is well placed to handle cross-border transactions and frequently caters to international clients. Financing rounds as well as restructurings and distressed M&A are also effectively handled by the team. The sector coverage ranges from gaming and technology to finance and healthcare.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised EQT Private Equity on its USD1.7 billion acquisition of BTRS Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They were good people to work with – reliable, available and happy to work with our financial solutions."
"They were good people to work with – reliable, available and happy to work with our financial solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Gerhard Schmidt advises domestic and international private equity houses as well as their portfolio companies on acquisitions of German targets. He has experience in transactions across sectors including gaming, finance and professional services. He is also a certified tax adviser.
"He is an ideal sparring partner for complex legal issues."
"He is the key person for overall strategic advice and all topics with a high level of sophistication. He is always very fast and provides detailed responsiveness."