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Germany • Corporate and M&A

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M&A

Dentons‘ M&A practice straddles both traditional industries and emerging sectors, with active experience across apparel, defence, chemicals, infrastructure, and environmental services. The firm’s recent transactions span the acquisition of consumer and industrial brands, infrastructure investments, and distressed asset restructurings. The department is co-chaired by Thomas Schubert, who specialises in cross-border M&A and strategic investments, and Robert Weber, who advises on distressed and conventional M&A, shareholder investments, and capital markets-driven corporate transactions. Recent team developments include the arrival of Kerstin Henrich, who joined as a partner from Ernst & Young Law in October 2024, and the promotions of Bernd Düsterbeckmr and Fabian Herbst to the partnership in June 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Kerstin Henrich works with a large M&A team, so that there are no staffing issues and the work is done by lawyers of appropriate seniority. With other firms, we sometimes had a different experience.'
  • 'Kerstin Henrich is an excellent and highly respected energy M&A lawyer, with broad industry expertise and outstanding negotiation skills. Her knowledge of all things energy-related is impressive.'
  • 'The team is very solution-oriented. Their close collaboration leads to results.'
  • ‘Alexander von Bergwelt has strong negotiation skills.’
  • 'I appreciate their strong client-centric approach and commitment to innovation. Their strengths lie in their experienced team, international cross-functional collaboration, and responsiveness to client inquiries.'
  • 'The individuals I work with are characterised by their individualised consultation, speed, global insight, reliability, and practicality. Their unique qualities, along with the standout contributions of specific partners and associates, make them a formidable team that consistently delivers exceptional results for clients.'

Key clients

  • KPS Capital Partners
  • KKR
  • Kontoor Brands
  • RWE Power AG
  • Uniper Renewables GmbH
  • BARMER
  • BioNTech SE
  • Ministry for Science, Research and the Arts Baden-Württemberg
  • Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH
  • Voith
  • Czechoslovak Group
  • Munich Airport International

Work highlights

AdvisedKKR on the acquisition of Dawsongroup from the Dawson family and other shareholders.
Advised Solandeo, and its shareholders on the sale of all shares to Ancala Partners.
Practice head

Thomas Schubert; Robert Weber

Other key lawyers

Kerstin Henrich; Bernd Düsterbeck; Fabian Herbst; Alexander von Bergwelt; Rebekka Hye-Knudsen

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