Dechert LLP particularly focuses on the mid-cap deals and, in addition to M&A transactions, also handles related corporate structuring and restructuring, shareholder investments and joint ventures. The firm is further well versed in distressed M&A. This offering is routinely called upon by institutional investors, German and global corporations and family offices. The practice is headed by Federico Pappalardo, whose broad range of expertise extends across M&A, PE, VC and corporate finance. Carina Klaes-Staudt is another key contact and, in addition to transactions, also handles relevant restructuring, employment and tax law aspects.

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Key clients

  • L’Osteria
  • OneFootball GmbH
  • Vestiaire Collective
  • Quantistry GmbH
  • Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA
  • Groupe Baelen SAS
  • Shurgard Europe SNC/VOF
  • Berwind Corporation
  • Crown Holdings, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising Shurgard on the acquisition of Pickens.
  • Advising Crown Holdings, Inc. on the acquisition of Helvetia Packaging AG.
  • Advising Groupe Baelen SAS on the acquisition of 100% of shares in APA-Tec GmbH Automation and Packaging Technology.

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.

Federico Pappalardo

Other key lawyers

Giovanni Russo, Carina Klaes-Staudt, Dominik Stühler, Christian Böhme