Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP fields an offering in private equity transactions that has notable breadth in sectorial coverage and maintains a position at large and mid-cap level. Steady growth from within and without in recent years has been overseen by practice head Jan Bauer, who has vast experience in complex transactions and joint ventures in the private equity space. US corporations and investors are among the client base and cross-border deals are a strength; Matthias Schudlo is forging new connections for the PE team in the domestic market. Rüdiger Schmidt-Bendun frequently takes charge of complex sell-side auction processes, often involving intricate seller reinvestment structures. The team’s deep bench includes Alexander Hoeffler, who is focused on various PE matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Matthias Schudlo is exceptional, both with regards to his expertise and engagement on our projects. He is always available and takes the time required to discuss project-related topics.’
- ‘Deep bench with consistently strong execution capabilities across jurisdictions. Highly responsive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented - able to navigate complex stakeholder environments. Thoughtful and collaborative approach, strong sense of ownership from seniors to juniors. Reliable on time-critical transactions and consistently deliver under pressure.’
Key clients
- Castik Capital
- I Squared
Work highlights
Acted for BlackRock as part of a consortium of investors, including Allianz and T&D Holdings, on its acquisition of Viridium Group from Cinven, at an enterprise value of €3.5bn.