Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > Frankfurt, Germany > Firm Profile
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Offices
TAUNUSANLAGE 1 (SKYPER)
60329 FRANKFURT AM MAIN
Germany
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Private equity > Transactions
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises on traditional private equity transactions, add-ons, secondary buy-outs, distressed transactions and sell-side transactions within the large and mid-cap segment, including cross-border matters. Among the client roster are PE houses and investors with a particular focus on the financial services, payment systems, automotive and healthcare sectors. The team is led by Gerhard Schmidt, who is experienced in buy-outs and distressed transactions.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Lone Star
Advent International
Bain Capital
KKR
EQT
Genstar Capital
Apax Partners
TCV
Inven Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Lone Star on the sale of the MBCC Group to Sika.
- Advising TES on establishing a strategic partnership with OGE to develop carbon infrastructure.
- Advising Advent International on the possible acquisition of a majority stake in Solaris Bank SE.
Corporate and M&A > M&A
Due to the firm's global network in the US, Europe and Asia, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is primarily involved in mid-cap and large cross-border deals as well as acquisitions of insolvent companies and also provides regular advice on tax aspects thanks to its close cooperation with the tax team. Practice head Gerhard Schmidt has experience in public and private M&A, joint ventures, delistings and distressed M&A, while transaction specialist Christian Tappeiner primarily acts in the technology, energy and infrastructure sectors.Practice head(s):
Gerhard Schmidt
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Testimonials
‘Gerhard Schmidt applies great know-how as well as pragmatism and is solution-oriented.’
‘Practical, very detailed and complex knowledge of German law and its very business-oriented implementation. Ability to participate in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Exceptional negotiation experience and skills. All the partners we work with are very focused and goal-oriented.’
‘Christian Tappeiner: Great negotiating skills in the German environment.’
Key clients
Elevate Brands LLC
DIC Asset AG
Tree Energy Solutions (TES)
Upfield Group
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
Arrowhead Engineered Products
Dstny Group
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
CEZ Group
Elevion Group
Work highlights
- Advising Quest Diagnostics Inc. on the strategic acquisition of Haystack Oncology Inc.
- Advising Arrowhead Engineered Products on the acquisition of all shares in Bihr NV.
- Advising Dstny on the acquisition of easybell GmbH.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 4
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP's German team is led by the restructuring expert Gerhard Schmidt and Britta Grauke (restructuring and insolvency contestation) and focuses on the automotive, real estate and infrastructure sectors. The practice advises debtors as well as creditors, shareholders and investors on bond restructuring, reorganisation, liability and rescission proceedings; non-performing loans are also covered.Practice head(s):
Gerhard Schmidt; Britta Grauke
Key clients
Corestate Capital Holding S.A.
Corsair
Odeon Cinemas Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Corestate Capital Holding SA on the successful implementation of a comprehensive restructuring concept.
- Advising a US automotive supplier in the context of the restructuring of its German business operations.
Germany > Tax Tier 6
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Â focuses on tax advice on PE and M&A transactions and restructurings, as well as on tax disputes, resulting in regular instructions related to asset deals, closed funds structuring and tax due diligence. Accordingly, practice head Tobias Geerling also has many years of experience in assisting with tax-efficient structuring of transactions and funds as well as with restructuring.Practice head(s):
Tobias Geerling
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin Rapp
Key clients
Advent International
Lone Star Funds
KKR
Corestate Capital Holding S.A.
Genstar Capital/Arrowhead Engineered Products
Elevate Brands
Dstny Group
TCV
Corsair
Joint Special Administrators of MF Global UK Ltd.
Work highlights
- Tax advice to Lone Star on the sale of MBCC Group to Sika.
- Tax advice to Corestate Capital Holding SA as part of the successful implementation of an extensive restructuring concept.
- Cross-border tax advice for e-commerce aggregator Elevate Brands on its acquisition by SellerX.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a preeminent provider of legal services. With offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in establishing a geographic footprint to partner with clients wherever they do business. The firm’s four departments, corporate, litigation, restructuring, and tax, executive compensation and benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognised as leaders in their respective fields.
Areas of practice: Weil’s two offices in Germany since the early 2000s, in Frankfurt and Munich, have positioned themselves as premier transactional practices in the country, seamlessly supporting sophisticated, cross-border transactions for international and domestic clients. Areas of focus include PE, M&A and restructuring/distressed M&A. Our German lawyers also advise on dispute resolution, finance, tax, antitrust and employment matters.
Main Contacts
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| Tax, benefits and executive compensation |
Lawyer Profiles
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Britta Grauke | Partner | View Profile |
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Christian Tappeiner | Partner | View Profile |
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Ansgar Wimber | Partner | View Profile |