Linklaters‘ multi-jurisdictional M&A practice encompasses joint ventures, public takeovers, IPOs, corporate reorganisations, and investment transactions. The practice is led by Marco Carbonare, a specialist in M&A and corporate finance, who advises leading automotive and telecoms companies on IPO preparations, spin-offs, and restructurings. Ralph Wollburg supports major banking groups and corporations in strategic partnerships and public takeovers. Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser is highly regarded for her expertise in M&A, stock corporation and group law, capital markets, and related matters. Alina Kaufmann and Dominik Wegener both exhibit skill across M&A and venture capital transactions, while Christoph van Lier handles carve-outs, corporate governance, reorganisations, and the structuring of joint ventures.
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- ‘Thomas Broichhausen has a deep understanding of the insurance sector and can advise very broadly.’
- ‘The team is very committed and responsive. What I value most is that you can approach Linklaters even with non-core legal topics in the course of a transaction and they find a solution.’
Key clients
- Volkswagen
- BASF
- Crédit Mutuel/TARGO
- Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
- Covestro
- thyssenkrupp
- Carrier Global
- Siemens Healthineers
- Slgan Holding
- HomeToGo
- Vodafone
- Fosun
- Anew Climate
- Funke Media Group
- Allianz Direct
- Zeppelin
Work highlights
Advised Volkswagen AG on its joint venture with Rivian, with a transaction volume of $5.8bn, the post-IPO of 25% of the preference share capital of Porsche AG, the sale of 25% plus one share of Porsche AG from Volkswagen AG to Porsche Automobil Holding SE, and the planned sale of a block of shares through a block trade.
Advised on the sale of a Brazilian decorative paints business to Sherwin-Williams.
Advised on the conclusion of an investment agreement with companies of the ADNOC Group and in connection with a public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders by ADNOC International Germany Holding AG.
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Practice head
Marco Carbonare
Other key lawyers
Ralph Wollburg; Kristina Klaaßen-Kaiser; Staffan Illert; Stephan Oppenhoff; Tim Johannsen-Roth; Timo Engelhardt; Thomas Broichhausen; Martina Farkas; Mario Pofahl; Claudia Schneider; Andreas Zenner; Klaus von der Linden; Alina Kaufmann; Christoph van Lier; Dominik Wegener