Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers transaction support in the mid- and large-cap segments and advises along the entire investment value chain, including secondary buy-out transactions, add-ons, delistings and acquisitions of majority participations. The firm advises PE funds, investors and their portfolio companies as well as companies and recently increasingly supported technology and IT companies. Gerhard Schmidt heads the team and is experienced in distressed and buy-out transactions.

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Key clients

  • Alibaba Group
  • Imker Capital
  • Oaktree Capital
  • NRDC Equity Partners
  • CFGI
  • Advent International
  • KKR
  • TCV
  • Inven Capital
  • Upfield
  • MW Storage Fund
  • Shareholders of Swibox Holding AG
  • Elevion Group
  • Digital Realty

Work highlights

  • Advising Advent International on the sale of Aareon to TPG and CDPQ.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gerhard Schmidt