Thanks to the international network, White & Case LLP specialises in cross-border private equity support. In cooperation with the locations in Europe, the US and Asia, the team routinely handles transactions in the mid-cap segment, while investors and companies also request assistance in the large-cap sector. The practice recently increasingly advised international technology funds and fast growth companies on fast growth transactions. Practice head Stefan Koch‘s expertise corresponds with the overall aproach, he advises on both German and New York law. In November 2022, Albrecht Schaefer (PE, M&A and corporate) joined from Linklaters as local partner.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very competent team that can quickly access all areas of law and thus offers complete, holistic advice throughout the entire process.'
- 'Stefan Koch is a very experienced consultant who always has the entire process in mind. In addition to very good legal advice, he is also characterized by excellent, targeted tactical control of the processes.'
- 'Stefan Koch's team is able to support the client in the economic analysis of the transaction. The client is in safe hands, not only from a legal perspective, but also from a transaction perspective. In addition, the team is very reliable and hardworking.'
- 'Stefan Koch: Simply a brilliant lawyer. We can recommend him to everyone.'
- 'Quick understanding of key points; very commercial; always available.'
Key clients
- Nordic Capital
- CVC Capital Partners
- Ardian
- Carlyle
- Hillhouse
- EQT
- Battery Ventures
- Triton
- IK Investment Partners
- Duke Street
- Cobepa
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
- AGIC Capital
- Valedo Partners
- Pollen Street Capital
- WestView
- DIF Capital Partners
- JP Morgan Infrastructure
Work highlights
- Advising Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on the sale of shares to VTG AG as part of a bidding process to a consortium consisting of Global Infrastructure Partners and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
- Advising international private equity investor Battery Ventures on its entry into the fleet management sector through the acquisition of majority shares in Vimcar and Avrios.
- Advising AGIC Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in the German pharmaceutical company ATEC Pharmatechnik.