EXPERIENCE

Transactions

  • Advised several leading German chemical multi-nationals on multiple acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures
  • Advised a number of US and Asian chemical multi-nationals on acquisitions and joint venture
  • Advised a German cable network operator on a financia restructuring
  • Advised a financial investor on the acquisition of shareholdings in various eastern European mobile network operator
  • Advised a European telecommunications operator on multiple strategic project
  • Advised various eastern European governments on privatization deals (telecommunications, mining)
  • In addition, advised a number of strategic and financial investors on transactions in the following industries: medical devices and equipment, medical diagnostics, chemicals, software, financial services, automotive, building materials, steel, commercial real estate.

Dispute Resolution

  • Multiple post M&A court and arbitration proceedings in relation to purchase price adjustments, breach of representations and warranties and/or claims under indemnities (mostly double digit million values)
  • Arbitration proceedings in connection with a major project in Eastern Europe (larger double digit million value)
  • Several proceedings in relation to FX transactions (double and triple digit million values)
  • Injunctive relief for a minority shareholder against majority shareholders and managers based on unlawful exploitation of business opportunities (triple digit million value)
  • Litigation in relation to a dispute over a high value supply agreement in the computer industry (double digit million value)
  • Arbitration in relation to alleged breaches of an investment agreement (triple digit million value)
  • Investment dispute (arbitration) concerning a major project in a Middle Eastern state (single digit billion value)