Private equity transactions at Dentons in Germany have a focus on the mid-cap segment, and the practice group assists with the full investment value chain, including buy-outs, fund structuring and distressed transactions for investors. The firm leverages its global presence for cross-border transactions, and the German team is particularly collaborative with its London, Paris and US counterparts. Volker Junghanns leads the team and his strengths cover the TMT and renewables sectors. Robert Bastian departed to Squire Patton Boggs in September 2025.
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Key clients

  • Inyova Impact Investing GmbH
  • Acuity Knowledge Partners
  • Intapp
  • KKR/KPS Capital Partners
  • Nexterio

Work highlights

Advised Acuity Knowledge Partners on its acquisition of PPA Group from its founders and management team.
Advised Nexterio on the acquisition of Fliesen Discount from STARK Deutschland, a portfolio company of CVC, including a reorganisation of the target's business and tax group structure.
Advised the shareholders on the sale of Achatz Bau GmbH to Terras Group, a portfolio company of Auctus.
Practice head

Volker Junghanns

Other key lawyers

Rebekka Hye-Knudsen; Celine Brunnett