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M&A
With international offices in Asia, London and Luxembourg, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is well positioned for cross-border inbound and outbound transactions and is particularly active in the mid-cap segment. Alongside DAX40 companies, the practice also assists German medium-sized companies in the energy and infrastructure, healthcare, automotive as well as technology and telecommunications sectors. Practice head Stefan Galla, like Michael Bormann, advises on joint ventures and corporate restructuring, while Thomas Kuhnle is well versed in post-M&A issues related to restructuring and crisis situations. Private equity expert Andreas Vath joined from KPMG Law in Germany in April 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Michael Bormann: Good strategist, strong negotiator, trusted advisor also for sensitive issues.'
- 'Luther is characterized above all by its very good economic understanding and understandable, pragmatic advice. In addition, the lawyers think outside the legal box and also consider strategic questions for their advice.'
- 'Very good strategic, transparent and division of labour advice. Extremely good responsiveness and it is clear at all times which contact you can turn to with which concern. Within a very short time, the team was introduced and brought together with their own colleagues.'
- 'Very good relationship building.'
Key clients
- E.ON SE
- EnBW
- Eneco B. V.
- Ingka Investments B.V.
- Autoneum
- I.G. Bauerhin
- INTEVA PRODUCTS LLC
- Matthews International Corp.
- Swissport International AG
- Lomar Shipping
- Douglas
- Warsteiner
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
- QSIL SE
- IDT Biologika GmbH
- Knorr-Bremse AG
Work highlights
- Comprehensive legal advice to Matthews International Corporation on the acquisition of OLBRICH GmbH and R+S Automotive GmbH.
- Comprehensive legal advice to Arendals Fossekompani ASA on the acquisition of IPT Technology GmbH.
- Comprehensive legal and tax advice to Laurens Spethmann Holding on the sale of the instant tea and sweeteners business to KRÜGER GROUP.