Band 5
Band 5
About
Provided by Arend von Riegen
Practice Areas
Arend focuses on high-profile and complex acquisitions and disposals, including public takeovers, carve-outs, take privates and exits for financial sponsors and other international investors.
Over the last 20 years, Arend has advised on more than 100 completed M&A transactions with an aggregate value in excess of €100bn. These include a large number of high-profile and, in some cases, award-winning transactions for clients across a wide range of industries and in many countries. He works with many of the firm's financial investor clients and his know-how includes in-depth experience in all aspects of private equity transactions.
Arend is known for advising clients on international transactions in a commercial, result-oriented and efficient manner.
Arend is known for advising clients on international transactions in a commercial, result-oriented and efficient manner.
Career
Arend joined Freshfields in 2001. He is Global Co-Head of our Private Capital group.
Chambers Review
Europe
Arend von Riegen has experience in complex cross-border transactions, including public takeovers, carve-outs and exits. He is particularly focused on private equity matters.
Arend von Riegen is recognised for handling a substantial number of high-end cross-border deals for well-known global private equity investors and their portfolio companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He knows the demands and conditions of our business, so he gives advice tailored for us and has a deep understanding of the market."
"He knows the demands and conditions of our business, so he gives advice tailored for us and has a deep understanding of the market."