German and international clients from the energy, infrastructure, consumer goods and technology sectors regularly instruct Norton Rose Fulbright to advise on cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures, carve-outs and corporate organisations, while the team also possesses expertise in assisting banks, insurance companies and other financial services providers with distressed M&A situations. Practice head Nils Rahlf advises strategic and financial investors on cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, while Katrin Stieß primarily acts for technology companies, banks and financial investors. Recent team changes include the arrival of three partners from Eversheds Sutherland, including Maximilian Findeisen (cross-border M&A transactions and projects), Michael Prüßner (advising automotive and industrial companies) and Sven Schwenke (national and international private equity transactions) at the end of 2022 and the simultaneous arrival of corporate lawyer Anne Fischer from A&O Shearman, who is experienced in the insurance sector. Philipp Grzimek, who frequently acts in joint venture transactions and restructurings, joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in April 2023.

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Key clients

  • MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe
  • KOMSA AG
  • MTG
  • Deutsche EuroShop
  • IMI plc
  • Treïs
  • Paragon / Cariad
  • Deutsche EuroShop
  • Bridgemaker
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • Knorr-Bremse AG
  • Bourns, Inc.
  • Archer Daniels Midland / Marel International
  • Sandvik AB

Work highlights

  • Advising MANN+HUMMEL Group on the intended carve-out and sale of its business with high-performance plastic products to investment company Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
  • Advising the shopping center AG Deutsche EuroShop on the takeover offer by US investment company Oaktree Capital Management and Cura Vermögensverwaltung, the family office of Alexander Otto.
  • Advising main shareholders of the information and communications expert KOMSA AG on the company's merger with British West Coast Group.

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.

Nils Rahlf

Other key lawyers

Katrin Stieß, Maximilian Findeisen, Michael Prüßner, Sven Schwenke, Anne Fischer