Martin Gross-Langenhoff
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft3
M&A
German and international companies, including large corporations and medium-sized companies, as well as financial investors regularly rely on SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft's expertise in mid-cap M&A, including public M&A as well as insolvency-related transactions, relevant corporate and group law issues. Jochem Reichert, who assists buyers and sellers not only with transactions but also with corporate disputes, including court and arbitration proceedings, heads the practice; Jan Friedrichson (M&A, PE and VC) and Stefan Mendelin (corporate and M&A, compliance) made partners in January 2024. Reichert is also supported by Martin Gross-Langenhoff, particularly with regards to cross-border transactions.
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Testimonials
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'Deep thematic understanding and very clean, rapid processing; nevertheless a very pragmatic approach. Fantastic mix of older experienced partners and younger ambitious partners and senior associates.'
'Andreas Herr: Makes the difference in difficult transactions - he is the one we want to see at the transactions. Christoph Nolden: Well connected and a real driving force in private equity deals.'
'Very pragmatic approach, business oriented.'
'Extremely good expertise, very experienced, hands-on, pragmatic, solution-oriented. Martin Gross-Langenhoff deserves special mention.'
'SZA offers the service that basically everyone expects from a top law firm: excellent client support, short-term processing of requests, strong project teams for M&A deals, experts for every conceivable area.'
'Martin Gross-Langenhoff: Simply a luminary and a real phenomenon. In addition to his incredibly wide-ranging knowledge, he is always approachable, always with the necessary amount of humor and ease in contact. Michael Cohen: Knows how to handle even the most obscure projects for clients with wit and charm and always keep all stakeholders together. Last but not least, Jan Friedrichson: Must also be mentioned - his legal advice is always to the point and always reliable.'
'The collaboration is very pleasant and the partners involved, Oliver Schröder and Stefan Mendelin, are very responsive and always keep an overview, even with complex issues and regulations. They also show creative and economically viable solutions.'
'Oliver Schröder: Confident in negotiation, level-headed and creative. Stefan Mendelin: Maintains an astonishing overview even in complex situations and regulations. He is therefore quick to point out any effects that any changes might have elsewhere. The solutions he offers are creative and economically sensible. In addition, Mr. Mendelin is very responsive and passionate about his work.'
Key clients
- ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
- Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.
- Südzucker AG
- Uniper SE
- FUCHS SE
- Vitesco Technologies Group AG
- Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- ebm-papst-Gruppe
- Schroders PLC
- Christ&Company Consulting GmbH
- Teslin Capital Management BV
- Bundesland Hessen
- CropEnergies AG
- JM Gruppe – Renolit SE
- DKV Mobility Group SE
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Freudenberg SE
- Hoffmann SE
- Nolte Group
- Proact IT Group AB
- SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE
Work highlights
- Advising Schroders PLC as the largest independent shareholder of Software AG on the public expressions of interest by Bain Capital and Silverlake for Software AG and the subsequent public takeover offer by Silverlake with an offer volume of €2.4 billion.
- Advising listed financial investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA on numerous international transactions.
- Advising ebm-papst Group on the carve-out of its large Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division and its sale to Siemens AG.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jochem Reichert