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About
Provided by Maximilian Schiessl
Practice Areas
Public takeovers, cross-border M&A, corporate, private equity.
Career
Munich Law School (JD 1982; doctorate in Corporate Law 1985), Harvard Law School (LLM 1986); admitted to bar 1986, joined Hengeler Mueller in 1989 after practising in New York law firm (partner since 1991), lecturer on corporate law (Düsseldorf Law School).
Professional Memberships
Chairman Committee Corporate and M&A of International Bar Association 1996-2002, Chairman IBA Capital Markets Forum 2002-04, Founder and Co-Chair New York M&A Conference 2002-2017.
Publications
Co-author of handbooks and law review articles on corporate law and M&A.
Chambers Review
Europe
Widely considered a pioneering figure in the market, Maximilian Schiessl draws on his vast experience of multi-faceted M&A transactions when advising German and international household-name companies and their supervisory boards on highly prominent takeovers.
Maximilian Schiessl draws on his longstanding expertise when advising on private equity transactions including startup acquisitions and squeeze-outs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maximilian is one of the most recognised people in the market."
"Maximilian Schiessl is a stellar lawyer."
"Maximilian is one of the most recognised people in the market."
"Maximilian Schiessl is a stellar lawyer."
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Hengeler Mueller
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on tender offer for Encavis AG
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on tender offer for Encavis AG
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of VinZero
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of VinZero
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises BDT Capital Partners on participation in Exyte
Funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners have entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Exyte. Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries.
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on tender offer for Encavis AG
Hengeler Mueller advises KKR on tender offer for Encavis AG
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of VinZero
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of VinZero
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Katjes on the acquisition of Henkel's Oral Care business
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises Schneider Electric on the sale of EBERLE Controls
Hengeler Mueller advises BDT Capital Partners on participation in Exyte
Funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners have entered into an agreement on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Exyte. Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries.