Mergers & Acquisitions

The acquisition or sale of a company is one of the most complex transactions in business life. We guide our clients through every step of this process – from initial planning to successful execution and beyond.

• Together with you, we analyze the optimal transaction structure (asset deal or share deal), considering tax, liability, and economic considerations.
• Thorough due diligence is essential to identify potential risks and opportunities early on in any transaction or investment.
• We draft tailored agreements that safeguard your interests – from letters of intent and non-disclosure agreements to the final purchase agreement.
• We develop warranty and indemnity concepts and coordinate the necessary regulatory procedures – from antitrust clearances to industry-specific approvals – to ensure a smooth process.
• We support you throughout the entire closing process, ensuring that all conditions are met, and all documents are properly executed.

Structuring business succession is one of the most important entrepreneurial decisions – especially when it takes place in the context of an M&A transaction.

Whether within the family, through a management buy-out, a management buy-in, or a sale to an external investor: we support our clients throughout the entire succession process with legal expertise and a sound understanding of business and strategy.

We support companies in the development and implementation of successful joint ventures both in Germany and abroad – from designing tailored structures and tax-optimized solutions to drafting shareholder agreements and handling registration.

To ensure effective cooperation, we establish clear decision-making processes, define leadership and resource allocation, and secure IP rights. We also develop strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, including exit clauses, dispute resolution mechanisms, and valuation methods.

We draft legal frameworks for strategic partnerships and develop cooperation agreements tailored to our clients’ goals.

To protect sensitive interests, we rely on effective non-disclosure agreements, safeguard intellectual property rights, and ensure compliance with competition laws. We define how partners will jointly develop new products or services.

Our contracts allow for flexible adjustments to changing conditions, scalable structures for growing collaborations, and clear rules for terminating the partnership. We also consider options for later integration, such as establishing a joint venture.

We provide seamless legal support throughout all phases of an M&A transaction – from initial assessment to full integration. During due diligence, we assess legal risks and opportunities, prepare the sales process, and deliver clear recommendations for risk mitigation.

In the transaction phase, we design structures, draft contracts, and implement safeguards. We coordinate the signing and closing processes, manage all conditions, and ensure timely fulfillment of obligations.

After closing, we assist with warranty cases, support the integration of the target company, and advise on optimizing internal structures.

We support executives and investors in successfully acquiring companies – whether through a management buy-out, where the existing management team acquires the company, or a management buy-in, where external parties take over.

We structure the transaction efficiently, design the financing, negotiate purchase agreements, and manage risk. We also optimize the participation structure and support the integration of new ownership models.

After the transaction is completed, we guide the integration and advise on strategic adjustments to ensure the long-term success of the business.