Sebastian Decker
DLA Piper3
M&A
DLA Piper advises global corporations, German (listed) companies and strategic financial investors on mid-cap M&A transactions with a focus on infrastructure, energy and energy transition. The team's case load includes strategic partnerships, acquisitions and sales as well as spin-offs. Thanks to the experienced collaboration with the firm's international offices, the group frequently handles cross-border matters. Sebastian Decker, among others, is dedicated to cross-border transaction work; he complements this with particular sector experience in transport and manufacturing. The unit is jointly headed by Benjamin Parameswaran (cross-border M&A and corporate law in the industrial and technology sectors) and Andreas Füchsel (PE, VC, M&A and capital markets). In May 2024, the unit welcomed Murad Daghles (M&A and joint ventures in the real estate and infrastructure sector) from White & Case LLP and Philipp Clemens, who is experienced in M&A, made partner. In January 2025, the firm further strengthened its team with the arrival of Sebastian Goslar (corporate and M&A, corporate governance, restructuring) from Linklaters.
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Testimonials
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'Benjamin Parameswaran: 360° Trusted Advisor.'
- 'Very knowledgeable and competent team. Very responsive and able to offer innovative suggestions to remove bottlenecks during negotiations.'
- 'We found the team very effective and able to cover all aspects of the law, from corporate and employment to property and intellectual property. A great one-stop shop with all staff operating to a very high professional standard.'
- 'The team we worked with carried out their tasks diligently and adhered strictly to deadlines. In particular, they worked on a capped fee basis until the final signing of the purchase agreement and carefully answered numerous queries throughout the process.'
'The collaboration is characterised by a close and trusting relationship and has proven itself even in challenging situations. The team was flexible and solution-oriented, available at all times and delivered very good results in the shortest time possible.'
'Murad Daghles: Has deep and sound specialist knowledge; his working method is structured and precise. All legal questions were always answered competently and in detail, which created a high level of trust. Even under great time pressure, Mr. Daghles always found creative and practical solutions.'
'Mathias Schulze Steinen: An outstanding lawyer, efficient deal maker and charming negotiator. Hanna Lütkens: An up-and-coming talent and will certainly be a partner herself in a few years.'
'Sebastian Decker: A fabulous partner - he was commercial and practical, fit our company's style well and found the right balance between details and the bigger picture. We also had fantastic support from Sophie von Mandelsloh, who kept everything running smoothly throughout the transaction. They were both really nice people too, and a pleasure to deal with.'
Key clients
- Avia Pharma
- BASF SE
- CBC Europe
- Investorenkonsortium unter der Führung der MEAG, Infranity und Digital Bridge Group
- ROSEN Gruppe
- Uniper SE
- YouGov
- Blue Yonder
- HCLTech
- Monnoyeur und die Tochtergesellschaft ARKANCE
- Stantec
- TÜV Rheinland A
- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising BASF on its partnership with Vattenfall for German offshore wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2, which includes an acquisition of 49% of the project shares by BASF from Vattenfall.
- Advising international online market research and analytics technology group YouGov plc on the €315 million acquisition of GfK CP, the European consumer panel business of the German GfK SE.
- Advising Brazilian ammunition manufacturer CBC on the sale of its Czech subsidiary Sellier & Bellots to CZ Colt, based in Prague, and on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in listed CZ Colt Group SE.
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.
Benjamin Parameswaran, Andreas Füchsel