Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

Our corporate M&A services offer you comprehensive assistance during the entire transaction process. From the initial analysis to successful integration – we are at your side with profound expertise and the most up-to-date methods.

• Strategic target screening and business analysis – identification and assessment of potential candidate businesses for acquisition as well as analysis of existing business potential
• Efficient transaction management – structuring and managing the transaction to make the best use of time and resources
• Conducting legal negotiations – support with term sheets, confidentiality agreements, letters of intent and negotiating the legal framework  
• Auction processes – professional support with arranging and conducting auction processes
• Legal due diligence – all-round legal check to identify opportunities and risks before the transaction is concluded
• Drafting tailor-made contracts – preparation of all the necessary contracts, resolutions and documentation, tailored to your individual requirements
• Contractual negotiations and documentation – professional assistance with contractual negotiations and management of the transaction documents
• Signing and closing – support with preparing and executing the crucial phases of the transaction
• Post-closing services – maximising the value of the transaction by leveraging synergies, implementation of restructuring programmes and assistance with integration

Our all-round approach ensures that your M&A transactions run smoothly and bring long-term success.

Our distressed M&A services support you in successfully concluding transactions in financially difficult or insolvency-related situations. We assist you through all the stages, with extensive expertise and a strategic approach:

• Transactions with distressed assets and businesses – consulting and assistance on buying and selling distressed assets, non-performing loans and businesses.
• Acquisition from insolvency – support with the acquisition of businesses or assets directly from the insolvency administrator, focusing on legally watertight and efficient processes
• Optimising exploitation – development and implementation of strategies to exploit distressed assets to get the most value out of them

We combine legal, financial and strategic expertise to represent your interests as well as possible, even in complex and time-sensitive situations. Trust in our experience and strong network to exploit opportunities in distressed M&A successfully. 

In public M&A, we assist you with comprehensive legal and strategic consulting to carry out public transactions successfully and in compliance with the law. Our services include:

• Takeover bids – support with structuring, preparing and making public takeover bids under the German Securities Acquisition Act (Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz – WpÜG)
• Profit transfer agreements – drafting and negotiating contracts to efficiently integrate and manage targets
• Squeeze-outs – legal advice and support with squeeze-outs to transfer minority shares
• Delisting – support with preparing and carrying out delisting, including legal check and implementation
• Advisory for executive and supervisory board – all-round legal advice and support with decision-making and executing the transaction in compliance with the directors’ duties. 

With our specialised know-how of public takeover law and experience in advising listed companies, we offer you the assurance and expertise you need to successfully execute public M&A transactions.

Our in-depth expert knowledge of core industries enables us to realistically estimate the potential and the challenges of M&A transactions, plan them in a targeted way and implement them successfully. We’ll assist you with our extensive industry expertise – tailored to suit your individual needs.

Our services include:

• Automotive – successful assistance with transactions in the automotive industry, from suppliers all the way to original equipment manufacturers.
• Chemicals & pharmaceuticals – specialised know-how in the chemicals & pharmaceuticals industry, for innovation and growth.
• Energy & natural resources – expertise in the ever-changing energy market, including renewable energies and raw materials sectors.
• Financial services – extensive understanding of the financial services sector, from banks to insurance to fintech.
• Healthcare – support with M&A in the healthcare sector, from hospitals to biomedical engineering companies.
• Mechanical & plant engineering – industry expertise in engineering and plant, for precise and long-term solutions.
• Public sector – expert knowledge for complex transactions in the public sector
• Private equity – support with investment and portfolio strategies
• Real estate – consulting on real estate transactions and developments, from individual properties to portfolios
• Retail & consumer products – familiarity with retail and consumer goods for successful market development
• Technology, media & telecom – M&A expertise in the fast-moving and innovative technology and communications markets
• Transport & logistics – customised advice for companies in the logistics and transport sector
• Travel, tourism & leisure – support with M&A transactions in the travel, tourism and leisure industry

Trust in our experience and industry knowledge to implement your M&A projects efficiently and profitably. Our interdisciplinary approach guarantees you solutions that provide the best support for your strategic goals.