Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP delivers solutions for large corporates and private equity investors in large- and mid-market M&A transactions, including company acquisitions and sales, corporate exits, reinvestments, financing rounds, and joint ventures. The group is spearheaded by Georg Linde and Kamyar Abrar, whose practices straddle both M&A and private equity deals. In February 2025, the team added to its ranks with the hire of former Hogan Lovells International LLP partner David Huthmacher, who brings extensive expertise in private equity-led transactions.
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- 'The practice's key differentiator is its commitment to execution, speed, and client service. Their pragmatism and absolute reliability are what we value most.'
- 'The firm in Germany provides the service of a global firm with all the means, tools and technological support for deals, whilst delivering close and personalised services.'
- 'Amazing team, thorough, efficient and solution-oriented. Real pleasure to work with. The work is done to the highest standard, swiftly and efficiently.'
- 'We have never been advised better by any other firm. They are sharp and focused, super experienced and extremely fast. They are known for handling numerous matters for all leading mid and large-cap funds.'
- 'Georg Linde and Kamyar Abrar are not only relationship partners for us, but are indeed handling the matters themselves. They are on top of things and always approachable at all times. We have been extremely impressed that they are knowledgeable about any detail in a specific deal situation.'
- 'Great quality with a commercial mindset. Responsive.'
Key clients
- PAI Partners
- AlixPartners
- MBS Holding GmbH
- E. Breuninger GmbH & Co.
- OQ Chemicals International Holding GmbH
- Advent
- 3i Group plc
- The supervisory board of DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
- Atlas Holdings
- Hoerbiger
- Lindal
- Archroma
Work highlights
Advised PAI Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in VAMED Group's rehabilitation business from Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA.
Advised 3i Group plc on its sale of Weener Plastics to Silgan Holdings Inc. for an enterprise value of €838m.
Advised OQ Chemicals in connection with its acquisition by two investment firms.
Practice head
Georg Linde; Kamyar Abrar
Other key lawyers
Edward Martin; Niklas Keller; Fabiola Haas; Nils Roever; Jacob Ahme; Christian Sperling; Maximilian Schwab; David Huthmacher; Michael Ilter; Miriam Steets; Florian Dendl