Investment financing is a rapidly growing market in Germany. There are numerous possibilities and opportunities for companies and investors alike. Private equity and venture capital transactions are of increasing importance in the spectrum of commercial law advice.
CMS Hasche Sigle has one of the most reputable and largest private equity and venture capital teams.
The specialist press and the JUVE publishing house have awarded our lawyers who are active in the area of private equity and venture capital a leading position in the market.
Our Services
Our focus is on high-end transactions (e.g. BC Partners) and - for historical reasons – the midcap market. We have always placed a strong emphasis on small and medium-sized companies. Our work is highly professional and always displays intuition and personal attention which are essential for these types of companies in Germany.
We offer comprehensive service with qualified teams in every phase of the transaction from acquisition and financing through reorganisation or refinancing to exit.
The spectrum of advice includes all legal and tax aspects and investment possibilities:
- Letter of intent
- Confidentiality agreement
- Legal due diligence
- Investment and shareholders agreement
- Corporate restructuring
- Acquisition financing
- High yield offering
- Employee stock options
- Portfolio management
- Exit-strategies
- Trade sale
- Secondary buy-outs
- Management warranty deeds
- Initial public offerings
- Dual track procedures
Our Team
Our team of over 65 lawyers occupies a top position in the market. The prestigious JUVE publishing house has ranked the private equity practice at CMS Hasche Sigle among the top five in Germany.
The size and structure of our practice make it possible for us, together with the international firms in the CMS Alliance, to handle complex international transactions, even at short notice. With our 18-year experience in the field of private equity, it is highly probable the transaction will be completed.
We solve interdisciplinary or cross-border problems in teams made up of lawyers from the countries and legal disciplines involved in the transaction. In this way, we can offer you comprehensive service with experienced advising teams in every phase of the transaction from acquisition and financing through reorganisation or refinancing to exit.
A top firm for private equity and venture capital with one of the widest spectrums on the market. (…) Clients praised the entrepreneurial vision of the lead partners."
JUVE Manual 2007/2008
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"A top firm for private equity and venture capital. They have continued to grow considerably in the past few years."
JUVE Manual 2006/2007
"A leading firm in private equity and venture capital covering a large range of transactions, from start-ups to major buy-outs."
JUVE Manual 2005/2006
"The breadth of the practice is remarkable: nearly every location is involved in private equity and venture capital transactions."
JUVE Manual 2004/2005
A leading firm in private equity and venture capital with one of the most extensive and balanced practices.
JUVE Manual 2004/2005
Law firm of the year for Private Equity and Venture Capital
JUVE Manual 2002/2003