Linklaters is the leading law firm in German and international M&A business
08 January 2009
According to the rankings of Thomson Reuters, Linklaters was named the leading law firm in Germany and Europe in 2008 by value of completed M&A transactions. Furthermore, Linklaters was ranked first place by value of announced M&A transactions on the international level as well as in Europe, the UK, France, the Benelux countries and Asia (excluding Japan).
Hans-Ulrich Wilsing, head of corporate/M&A in Germany, said: “Also in 2008, we rendered extensive advice to our clients on numerous complex and cross-border transactions. What makes us stand out is, among other things, our worldwide network of excellent legal advisers.“
In 2008, Linklaters advised clients in Germany on matters including the following:
- IKB on restructuring and sale
- Citigroup on the sale of the German retail banking business
- Daimler on the acquisition of an interest in Tognum
- Banco Santander on the intended take-over of Postbank
- TDK on the take-over of Epcos
Linklaters also advised on outstanding international transactions including the following:
- Rio Tinto as target in the offer by BHP Billiton
- Lloyds TSB Group plc on the intended take-over of HBOS plc
- The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc on the sale of Angel Trains Limited
- SUEZ on the disposal of a 57.25% equity interest in the Belgian natural gas company Distrigaz
In international teams comprising lawyers, tax advisers and auditors, Linklaters advises on corporate acquisitions and takeovers from the legal and tax structuring of the transaction, to the implementation of the entire M&A process, to transaction financing.
