

Private Equity
A truly integrated practice
Our German Private Equity and Funds advisory lawyers are experts in all forms of private equity transactions, from investment in start-ups and fund establishment to the largest cross-border leveraged buy-outs. We are known for our market-leading expertise in M&A and for applying the latest financing techniques, underpinned by our knowledge of tax and structuring.
Our focus
The group manages the full range of private equity transactions. In particular we handle the acquisition of participations, the structuring of funds and participative management models (MBOs, LBOs, MBIs), and financing transactions, along with tax and capital markets law issues. We also provide legal advice on PIPE and public-to-private transactions and exits by way of a trade sale, secondary buy-out or IPO.
Whether we are advising global corporations, governments, regulators or investment banks our mix of legal and regulatory hands-on commercial experience enables us to provide clients with high quality legal services that match their needs.
Cross-practice advice
Our focused private equity group unites genuine pan-European expertise in private equity, M&A and finance. That makes us one of the few legal practices capable of advising our clients across the entire span of the capital structure.
News & insights

News: 14 JANUARY 2021
Allen & Overy advises Triton’s portfolio company EDSA on the unification of HEROLD and dogado
Allen & Overy has advised the European Directories Group (“EDSA”), a portfolio company of Triton Fund III, in connection with the unification of its fully owned Austrian group company, Herold Business…
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Publications: 24 NOVEMBER 2020
In the third in our series of webinars, members of Allen & Overy’s Global Employment team discussed the significant issues and challenges that employers need to prioritise in relation to managing and…
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News: 03 NOVEMBER 2020
Allen & Overy advises Hg on the sale of STP Group to Bregal
Allen & Overy has advised Hg on its sale of STP Group, a leading DACH-based provider of legal tech solutions, to Bregal Unternehmerkapital. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant…
Read morePublications: 19 FEBRUARY 2019
How should Europe’s non-bank lending market be regulated?
Non-bank lending in the European Union is becoming an ever more significant source of financing for business. In light of its increasing importance to Europe’s economy, policymakers are re-evaluating…
Read moreRecognition
Allen & Overy is ranked No.1 for European buyouts (sponsor role) by deal volume and deal value in 2015
Dealogic M&A Analytics
Frequently instructed on cross-border private equity transactions, aided by leading finance and capital markets teams. Established client base is composed of many leading European and US sponsors.
Chambers UK 2017
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Our Private Equity Team in Germany
We offer private equity firms M&A, finance, tax, antitrust, corporate and commercial law capability of the highest quality and sophistication.