Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises on traditional private equity transactions, add-ons, secondary buy-outs, distressed transactions and sell-side transactions within the large and mid-cap segment, including cross-border matters. Among the client roster are PE houses and investors with a particular focus on the financial services, payment systems, automotive  and healthcare sectors. The team is led by Gerhard Schmidt, who is experienced in buy-outs and distressed transactions.

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Key clients

  • Lone Star
  • Advent International
  • Bain Capital
  • KKR
  • EQT
  • Genstar Capital
  • Apax Partners
  • TCV
  • Inven Capital

Work highlights

  • Advising Lone Star on the sale of the MBCC Group to Sika.
  • Advising TES on establishing a strategic partnership with OGE to develop carbon infrastructure.
  • Advising Advent International on the possible acquisition of a majority stake in Solaris Bank SE.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gerhard Schmidt