Greenberg Traurig Germany is primarily active in the healthcare, automotive, IT, telecommunications and infrastructure sectors and advises international companies and investors on private and public mid- and large-cap transactions, including private equity deals and joint ventures;  distressed M&A represents another mainstay. Peter Schorling and Henrik Armah, who both focus on  M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate law, co-lead the practice. Josef Hofschroer (advising public companies on corporate and capital markets law, M&A), Nicolai Lagoni (M&A in the automotive, technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors), Sara Berendsen (corporate transactions of all kinds) and Oliver Markmann and Philipp Osteroth (private equity) are other key contacts.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's communication makes it unique. There was frequent communication between the practice and us and our team felt well looked after on matters large and small.'
  • 'But they are exemplary, especially in the area of ​​diversity, and were very well organized so that the transaction went smoothly. Overall a very good picture.'
  • 'Henrik Armah: A very good negotiating partner who, on one hand, vigorously pursued the legitimate interests of his clients and, on the other, exercised great pragmatism in order to bring the transaction to a very quick and successful ending. I was particularly impressed by his feeling for the transactions' dynamics, which was characterized by pre-existing close connections between the buyer and the target company. Overall, a highly competent and very pleasant lawyer, a special combination.'

Key clients

  • Altice Luxembourg S.A.
  • GARBE Industrial Real Estate
  • Gilde Healthcare Partners B.BV.
  • Allianz Real Estate and EDGE
  • WING Group
  • Besitzer von Sunshine Smile GmbH
  • Aktionäre von Targenomix GmbH
  • TNIC B.V.
  • CCC S.A.
  • Anonos
  • Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG

Work highlights

  • Advising French telecommunications company Altice on the establishment of a €1.2 billion joint venture with Vodafone Group to establish a nationwide fiber optic network.
  • Advising Dutch healthcare investor Gilde Healthcare Partners on the acquisition of Diener GmbH & Co. KG.
  • Advising German real estate company Garbe Industrial Real Estate on the sale of a portfolio.

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.

Peter Schorling, Henrik Armah

Other key lawyers

Josef Hofschroer, Nicolai Lagoni, Sara Berendsen, Oliver Markmann, Philipp Osteroth