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M&A
The M&A team at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is particularly adept at handling complex cross-border transactions, including pan-European and transatlantic deals, not least due to the close collaboration with its international offices. Medium-sized companies and private equity portfolio companies particularly often turn to the team, which is led by Georg Linde; he is primarily visible in M&A and private equity transactions in the technology, telecommunications, chemicals and energy sectors. Kamyar Abrar has experience in distressed M&A and Axel Wahl advises financial investors on private equity, venture capital and joint ventures.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Kamyar Abrar: A very focused and responsive partner who always gets the job done and always looks for the right solutions (both legally and commercially).'
- 'Michael Ilter: Open advice and his understanding of the commercial motivations for the transaction and how these can be achieved.'
- 'Very experienced team with a really good combined legal and commercial approach.'
- 'The team takes the time to understand the commercial reasons for a transaction and advises with that in mind.'
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners
- Insight Partners
- Bregal Milestone LLP
- SGT Capital
- Adiuva / Sanecum Gruppe GmbH
- Conscio Group
- PAI Partners
- 3i Group plc
- Blackstone samt Portfoliounternehmen Clarion Events
Work highlights
- Advising CVC on the acquisition of a majority stake in The Quality Group.
- Advising PAI Partners on the acquisition of Savory Solutions Group.
- Advising Lagardère Travel & Retail on the acquisition of Switzerland-based caterer Marché International.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Georg Linde