Gleiss Lutz is a reliable choice for Germany-related PE deals across the entire investment lifecycle, from fundraising and acquisitions to exits and portfolio management. Large-cap and mid-cap transactions are covered, and the team advises on add-ons, exits and buy-outs. PE-related acquisition financing, management participations and restructuring measures are also strengths, and its client base spans portfolio companies and financial investors. The team is jointly led by Jan Balssen, who handles both sell and buy-side mandates, as well as joint ventures and minority investments; and Christian Cascante, a specialist in public takeovers, PE transactions and cross-border matters. Vanessa Rendtorff is a younger partner to note, and Stephanie Dausinger provides further support to the practice heads.
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- ‘Overall a very competent team across all levels within the firm.’
- 'The team is experienced and is very much at the forefront of developments in the technology sector. They are always responsive and provide very clear and practical advice. We have full confidence in them and their abilities, particularly to deal with English speaking clients. They are also very reasonable in terms of fees.'
Key clients
- Apax Partners
- Apollo Global Management
- Armira
- Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
- H.I.G. Capital
- Investindustrial
- KPS Capital Partners
- Porsche SE
- Triton
- Waterland
Work highlights
Advised KPS Capital Partners on the intended acquisition of the Saint Gobain Sekurit business and the sale of Eviosys Packaging Switzerland GmbH.
Advised Apollo Global Management in a multi-billion euro bidding process for Viridium.
Advised Porsche SE on its investment rounds in Quantum-Systems GmbH and its co-investment in Flix SE.
Practice head
Jan Balssen; Christian Cascante
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Rendtorff; Stephanie Dausinger