The German acquisition finance practice represents arrangers, senior, mezzanine and other subordinated lenders, financial sponsors, corporate investors and other clients in relation to all aspects of debt financing for and in connection with the acquisition and takeover of companies and other participations in businesses.
Our 10-plus persons Frankfurt team is supported by our recognized first-rate corporate, private equity and tax practitioners, and an established tested network of correspondents of long standing in all major European countries who all count among the best-reputed and most experienced lawyers in their respective jurisdictions. We work on and lead transactions documented by core finance documents governed by German and - together with our high-profile leveraged finance and high yield teams based in London – English and U.S. law, with in each case dedicated and fully integrated teams composed of lawyers having the highest level of relevant expertise and the requisite legal background to best suit the needs of the individual transaction.
Our clients benefit from our unique breadth of experience and market knowledge, derived from our involvement in many of the most important and landmark transactions. Recent examples include the acquisitions of SBS Group, H.C. Starck, Takko, Sportfive and CBR Group. We have advised financial institutions and sponsors in relation to many of the more prominent public-to-private deals (e.g., Techem, Celanese, Edscha, Grohe).
Three of our team members are recognized by JUVE, Chambers and The Legal 500 as leading practitioners. The JUVE 2007/08 handbook refers to our office as home to "probably the most experienced team in the market" and "a leading practice […] due not least to its outstanding team of associates".