M&A
Dentons' M&A practice advises national and international companies, including DAX companies, as well as PE investors on mid-cap transactions. The spectrum of expertise extends from joint ventures, group structuring and distressed M&A to corporate and stock corporation issues as well as regulatory matters. Sectorally, the practice often operates in the energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and financial services industries. The practice is headed by a trio consisting of Rebekka Hye-Knudsen (M&A, PE, VC), Alexander von Bergwelt (M&A, joint ventures and PE in the media and automotive sectors) and corporate expert Robert Weber. In April 2024, Tobias Bünten (stock corporation law, restructuring and corporate law) made partner, while previously in January 2024, Tim Heitling and Thomas Dörmer left for Hogan Lovells International LLP; both focus their transactional advice on the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Key clients
- MMGY Global
- Accursia Capital GmbH
- Arkema
- BEOS AG
- BiaVest
- Carl Hanser
- Dentsu Group
- Deutsche Invest Mittelstand Beteiligungsgesellschaft
- Enbridge Inc.
- Flughafen München
- Focuslight Technologies
- Giesecke+Devrient (G+D)
- Intapp
- KKR
- Lala Berlin GmbH
- Naturecan Ltd.
- PERI SE
- Quantum Capital Partners
- SHL Gruppe
- Top Box
- VOITH
- WM Partners
- Zensho Holdings
- Wavestone
Work highlights
- Advising Enbridge Inc. on the acquisition of CPP Investments (Canada Pension Plan Investment Board)’s 24.45% stake in German offshore wind farm Hohe See and Albatros for €625 million.
- Advising marketing company MMGY Global on the acquisition of Germany-based marketing and PR agency Lieb Management.
- Advising Focuslight on the €70 million acquisition of Süss MicroOptics SA from SÜSS Microtec (enterprise value €90 million) through a bidding process.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rebekka Hye-Knudsen, Alexander von Bergwelt, Robert Weber