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M&A
Due to the firm's global network in the US, Europe and Asia, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is primarily involved in mid-cap and large cross-border deals as well as acquisitions of insolvent companies and also provides regular advice on tax aspects thanks to its close cooperation with the tax team. Practice head Gerhard Schmidt has experience in public and private M&A, joint ventures, delistings and distressed M&A, while transaction specialist Christian Tappeiner primarily acts in the technology, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Gerhard Schmidt applies great know-how as well as pragmatism and is solution-oriented.'
- 'Practical, very detailed and complex knowledge of German law and its very business-oriented implementation. Ability to participate in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Exceptional negotiation experience and skills. All the partners we work with are very focused and goal-oriented.'
- 'Christian Tappeiner: Great negotiating skills in the German environment.'
Key clients
- Elevate Brands LLC
- DIC Asset AG
- Tree Energy Solutions (TES)
- Upfield Group
- Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
- Arrowhead Engineered Products
- Dstny Group
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- CEZ Group
- Elevion Group
Work highlights
- Advising Quest Diagnostics Inc. on the strategic acquisition of Haystack Oncology Inc.
- Advising Arrowhead Engineered Products on the acquisition of all shares in Bihr NV.
- Advising Dstny on the acquisition of easybell GmbH.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gerhard Schmidt