The team at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP closely cooperates with the private equity practice and is led by PE transaction specialist Georg Linde. Matthias Schudlo made partner in January 2023 and also acts at this interface. The practice supports investors and companies in investments, transactions, takeovers and joint ventures, and frequently cooperates with the New York location.
Testimonials
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'Top team, super hardworking, responsive and conscientious.'
'Miriam Steets is doing a great job of familiarizing herself with the market. Well connected and really experienced. Thinks commercially.'
'The team is technically brilliant but they are also commercial and never lose sight of the client's commercial objectives. They are responsive and have become an integral part of our team without crowding the boardroom. Perfect balance.'
'They are committed lawyers of high quality. They are fully committed to the business and one can feel that the team is a well-oiled machine, handling complicated business on a daily basis. They give peace of mind that the job will be done well. I also appreciate the high proportion of female lawyers and the international reach. '
'Matthias Schudlo is an excellent young partner in the WFG office in Frankfurt. We have worked together on many cases and I am continually impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, extreme responsiveness and the way he always thinks ahead on a deal. In addition, he is a very honest and business-oriented lawyer. It's pleasure to work with him.'
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners
- Insight Partners
- Bregal Milestone LLP
- SGT Capital
- Adiuva / Sanecum Gruppe GmbH
- Conscio Group
- PAI Partners
- 3i Group plc
- Blackstone
Work highlights
- Advising CVC Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in The Quality Group.
- Advising PAI Partners on the acquisition of Savory Solutions Group.
- Advising SGT Capital on the acquisition of the Utimaco Group from EQT Mid Market Europe.