Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a port of call for corporates, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors seeking guidance on complex M&A, divestitures, squeeze-outs, and management buy-outs. The practice is led by Nico Abel, who is distinguished in international M&A, including private acquisitions and disposals, public takeovers, and restructurings, alongside Mirko von Bieberstein, who is lauded for his expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and general corporate law. In January 2025, Jens Hafemann was promoted to partner, complementing the M&A practice with his tax advisory skills.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very effective work with a lean team. Direct communication.'
- 'Mirko von Bieberstein is straightforward.'
Key clients
- Ecolab
- Lenovo
- Mubadala Investment Company
- Roquette
- Synopsys
- Solventum
- Warburg Pincus/Vista Equity Partners
Work highlights
Represented Lenovo Group Limited in the squeeze-out of the minority shareholders of MEDION AG.
Represented Mubadala Investment Company in connection with a voluntary public takeover offer to the shareholders of va-Q-tec AG by EQT Private Equity.
Practice head
Nico Abel; Mirko von Bieberstein
Other key lawyers
Jens Hafemann