White & Case LLP‘s German offices are well regarded by private equity portfolio companies across the range of transactions, being well versed in both large and mid-cap deals. The wider firm’s international network, and the interconnectivity of its adjacent departments, including corporate and M&A, tax, employment law, IP, tech, and finance, are advantages for the client base, which includes investors, portfolio companies and technology and healthcare sector players. Key figures in the team include Stefan Koch, a regular advisor to major PE firms on domestic and cross-border matters, and tech transaction expert Jan Ole Eichstädt. Albrecht Schaefer, Tomislav Vrabec, and Eojin Lie are additional lawyers involved in PE work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We recommend Tomislav Vrabec and Eojin Lie.’
- ‘Stefan Koch is a fantastic lawyer! His team is well trained, experienced and very dedicated. We love working with Stefan and his team.’
- ‘Stefan Koch and Jan Ole Eichstädt are two key individuals.’
- ‘Fast, pragmatic and solution-oriented while maintaining high quality.’
- ‘Albrecht Schaefer and Stefan Koch stand out with their business sense and client-focus, while being diligent lawyers.’
- 'The people in this practice are very knowledgeable and provide excellent service. We trust their advice. They are fast, reliable and perform well under pressure.'
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Other key lawyers
Stefan Koch; Jan Ole Eichstädt; Albrecht Schaefer; Tomislav Vrabec; Eojin Lie