White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP's client base, which consists of European corporates and international PE houses, particularly draws on the team's expertise in large and mid-cap cross-border M&A as well as joint ventures and also benefits from the team's competencies in the energy and energy transition, infrastructure as well as financial services sectors. This industry expertise is partially due to its close cross-practice cooperation, while cross-location collaboration has boosted its cross-border skills. The practice is led by Stefan Koch, who predominantly advises PE investors on M&A transactions, public takeovers, carve-outs and joint ventures. His team includes Thyl Haßler, who made partner in January 2024 (public and private mergers and acquisitions in the energy, infrastructure and chemicals sectors), and Thomas Sacher, who joined from Ashurst LLP as of counsel in June 2024 (sector focus on automotive, energy, infrastructure, industry). Murad Daghles (M&A, distressed M&A and joint ventures) left for DLA Piper in January 2024 and Sebastian Pitz (M&A and PE) for Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in October 2024.