M&A
DLA Piper focuses on the mid-cap segment and advises DAX40 clients as well as German companies from the technology, IT, gaming and life sciences sectors. An important part of its corporate and M&A practice are the Africa, China and India desks, through which the teams regularly handle cross-border transactions and restructurings. The group is co-led by Benjamin Parameswaran, who assists with cross-border M&A transactions, and Andreas Füchsel, who focuses on private equity, venture capital and capital markets. Former practice head Nils Krause (private equity and venture capital), Sebastian Decker (cross-border projects in the industrial sector and head of the Africa desk) as well as Mathias Schulze Steinen (cross-border transactions for financial investors) further contribute to the team's expertise. The joint venture-savvy Moritz von Hesberg made partner in May 2023, while the arrivals of private equity and M&A lawyer Lars Jessen in September 2022 from Paul Hastings LLP and Murad Daghles (cross-border transactions related to the Middle East) from White & Case LLP at the beginning of 2024 additionally strengthened the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Moritz von Hesberg: An excellent negotiator, great case management, great team management, always approachable.'
- 'Matthias Schulze Steinen: An outstanding partner.'
Key clients
- BASF SE
- Heidelberg Materials (Heidelberg Cement AG)
Work highlights
- Advising BASF on entering into a partnership with Vattenfall in the area of offshore wind farms. BASF and Vattenfall will jointly participate in the tender process for the Hollandse Kust West (HKW) offshore wind farm.
- Advising ResMed on the acquisition of MEDIFOX DAN, a German provider of software solutions for out-of-hospital care, from HgCapital, a private equity investor in the technology and services sector.