White & Case LLP is frequently instructed to assist with large and mid-cap cross-border transactions, particularly by European companies and start-ups in the technology, automotive, energy, infrastructure and financial services sectors. Tobias Heinrich primarily advises on cross-border transactions in the technology and automotive industries, while Matthias Kiesewetter assists with M&A transactions as well as joint ventures and venture capital transactions. Private equity and M&A specialist Ingrid Wijnmalen is a key contact for financial investors. In January 2023, Julia Sitter (stock corporation, GmbH (LLC) and corporate law) made partner and Mathias Bogusch (technology transactions) local partner. At the beginning of 2024, Murad Daghles (stock corporation, corporate, conversion and takeover law) joined DLA Piper.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Cooperative team that works very well in both financing rounds and M&A deals. All deadlines, especially those you set yourself, are met. The team is always approachable and always responds quickly and accurately.'
  • 'Dedicated, practical, responsive.'
  • 'Excellent deal management for a complex US deal with a razor-sharp focus on key issues.'

Key clients

  • ABB
  • Athena Consumer Acquisition Corp.
  • E.ON
  • GfK
  • Wefox
  • Fluxys
  • Ecobat
  • Gorillas
  • Faurecia
  • Enpal
  • FNZ
  • SCHUFA
  • Bitpanda
  • N26
  • Tesvolt
  • Gambling.com
  • Grupa Pracuj
  • Merck
  • Zalando
  • EnBW

Work highlights

  • Advising Nestlé on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ankerkraut GmbH and the conclusion of a corresponding shareholder agreement.
  • Advising Faurecia on the sale of its SAS Cockpit Modules (SAS) division to automotive group MOTHERSON Group.
  • Advising Toyota Industries Corporation on the acquisition of the family-owned viastore group, a global provider of comprehensive intralogistics solutions.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tobias Heinrich

Other key lawyers

Matthias Kiesewetter, Ingrid Wijnmalen, Julia Sitter, Mathias Bogusch