Europe - Germany • Corporate and M&A
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M&A
K&L Gates LLP
K&L Gates LLP's M&A team has expertise in various transactions, including carve-outs, LBOs, public-to-private transactions, joint ventures and distressed M&A on both domestic and international level and focuses on advising Fortune 500 and medium-sized companies in the manufacturing, automotive and technology sectors. Thomas Lappe assists companies and financial investors with M&A and intra-group reorganisations, while Martina Ortner has expertise in advising private equity funds on M&A and portfolio management. Ramona Ruf, who made partner in January 2023, focuses on corporate aspects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Thomas Lappe: Technically outstanding, quick comprehension and reaction, very good negotiating skills.'
- 'The team is very professional and responds very quickly to all emails and questions from various areas.'
Key clients
- Vitesco
- Cummins
- Hyundai Mobil
- VTG
- Koenig & Bauer
- Sinch
- Deutsche Bahn
- Arena Holdings
- Unigestion S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Vitesco Technologies on the sale of all shares in Vitesco Technologies Italy Srl, with more than 900 employees, to the Belgian Punch Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Lappe