DLA Piper

DLA Piper advises global corporations, German (listed) companies and strategic financial investors on mid-cap M&A transactions with a focus on infrastructure, energy and energy transition. The team's case load includes strategic partnerships, acquisitions and sales as well as spin-offs. Thanks to the experienced collaboration with the firm's international offices, the group frequently handles cross-border matters. Sebastian Decker, among others, is dedicated to cross-border transaction work; he complements this with particular sector experience in transport and manufacturing. The unit is jointly headed by Benjamin Parameswaran (cross-border M&A and corporate law in the industrial and technology sectors) and Andreas Füchsel (PE, VC, M&A and capital markets). In May 2024, the unit welcomed Murad Daghles (M&A and joint ventures in the real estate and infrastructure sector) from White & Case LLP  and Philipp Clemens, who is experienced in M&A, made partner. In January 2025, the firm further strengthened its team with the arrival of Sebastian Goslar (corporate and M&A, corporate governance, restructuring) from Linklaters.