Public M&A Report

Advising on public takeovers under the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG) requires exceptional expertise and capability due to its complexity and high stakes. This discipline requires a deep understanding of the relevant legal frameworks, rigorous compliance requirements, and strategic acumen. The high-profile nature of Public M&A transactions, the need for meticulous coordination among various stakeholders, and the significant financial implications further underlined the importance of the advisor role.

On Public M&A transactions, we work in small teams lead by experienced Partners in order to provide comprehensive and efficient advisory Services to a bidder or the boards of a target. In addition, we know the takeover department of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) very well from past transactions and from serving as experts in capital markets and takeover law legislative matters. A trustful relationship with the BaFin is key to a smooth implementation of a public takeover. Our service offer covers the following main areas:

• Structuring a Public M&A Transaction
• Successful Stakebuilding and Approaching the Target and Shareholders
• Negotiation of a Business Combination Agreement
• Board Representation and Integration post Takeover
• Preparation of a Defence Book for the Target
• Reasoned Statement of the Target