Europe - Germany • Private equity
GSK Stockmann
GSK Stockmann is experienced in the technology sector and supports investors, companies and start-ups in financing rounds, transactions and exits. The team frequently cooperates with the locations in Luxembourg and London on cross-border matters. The practice is led by Katy Ritzmann (focus on the digital, tech, high-tech and insurtech industries) and Thomas Derlin (IT, Internet, mobility and technology). Counsel Dennis Gehnen focuses on transactions in the mobility, digital, tech and insurtech industries. In July 2023, Markus Söhnchen (PE, VC, corporate) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB, while Andreas Bauer (transactions and corporate) left the firm and founded his own law firm in December 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'We work primarily with Katy Ritzmann, who has proven to be extremely pragmatic and economically minded in our affairs. She listens to our needs and offers sound advice on every matter. If necessary, she also covers interfacing areas.'
- 'The team understands the market and customers' positions and has excellent business acumen. The team is able to negotiate firmly, think outside the box and get a deal done within a short time frame. The team also actively manages post-closing agreements to ensure the parties deliver on their commitments.'
- 'Katy Ritzmann is very intelligent, approachable, creative, responsive and takes time whenever the client needs it. It is very pleasant to work with her. I highly recommend her.'
- 'GSK Stockmann provided us with excellent advice on aspects of our investment, including providing useful commercial comments on the documents, and they had insight into the industry and standards of the investment, which simplified our negotiations.'
- 'Thomas Derlin is an excellent consultant, he is commercial, pragmatic and has a deep knowledge of the industry. His communication and responsiveness are exceptional.'
Key clients
- Bessemer Venture Partners
- Horizons Ventures
- L-REA GmbH
- MVPF Technologies GmbH
- NORD Holding Gruppe
- Princeville Capital
- Residea Immobilien Management GmbH
- SuperNode Ltd
- Target Global
- Unstoppable Finance GmbH
- WELL Health and Horizons Ventures
Work highlights
- Advising Princeville Capital on a financing round in Solar-ScaleUp Enpal.
- Advising Target Global on a follow-on investment in Wefox.
- Advised WELL Health Technologies and Horizons Ventures as investors in Doctorly's Series A financing round.
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