Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
Contact number
+49 (0) 69 79302-0Chambers Review
The international law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher's expertise lies in mid as well as large-cap M&A transactions, and the firm acts for domestic and international corporates as well as founders and portfolio companies. Willkie Farr & Gallagher also enjoys a strong standing in private equity-related mandates. The team also assists with joint venture formations. Due to its international office network the firm is in a strong position to handle cross-border mandates across various industry sectors including pharmaceutical, technology, fashion and automotive.
Georg Linde is head of the M&A and private equity department and is a key contact for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in The Quality Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"There are really capable people at Willkie who have very broad knowledge and good ideas, can quickly get into a topic and deliver really good results."
"The corporate team is exceptionally helpful in guiding us through the commercial realities of the German M&A market."
"The lawyers manoeuvre through contract negotiations in a goal-oriented, persistent and very competent manner."
"Willkie quickly grasps the facts and shows great business understanding and creativity."
"The team is very strong in dealing with commercially and legally complex matters across multiple jurisdictions."
"There are really capable people at Willkie who have very broad knowledge and good ideas, can quickly get into a topic and deliver really good results."
"The corporate team is exceptionally helpful in guiding us through the commercial realities of the German M&A market."
"The lawyers manoeuvre through contract negotiations in a goal-oriented, persistent and very competent manner."
"Willkie quickly grasps the facts and shows great business understanding and creativity."
"The team is very strong in dealing with commercially and legally complex matters across multiple jurisdictions."