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.