June 15, 2020
In its list of the most renowned law firms and lawyers in M&A and Antitrust, German publication WirtschaftsWoche has recognized Gibson Dunn as a Top Law Firm in both practices. Munich partner Lutz Englisch and Frankfurt partner Dirk Oberbracht were recognized as Top Lawyers in M&A, and Munich partner Michael Walther was named a Top Lawyer in Antitrust. The list was published on June 12, 2020.
Lutz Englisch focuses on M&A (private and public) and corporate law. He advises many blue chips, (listed) German and foreign companies and PE Funds on domestic and cross-border public and private take-overs including multi-billion (carve-out) deals, as well as on corporate law and corporate governance matters. His stock corporation law practice focuses on executive and supervisory board matters, stockholders meetings and compliance-related matters.
Dirk Oberbracht is a leading private equity and M&A lawyer. He advises private equity investors, corporate clients, families and management teams. He has extensive expertise in cross-border and domestic deals, including carve-outs, joint ventures, minority investments, corporate restructurings and management equity programs.
Michael Walther practices in the areas of antitrust and competition, data protection and cybersecurity, as well as white collar defense and investigations. He successfully advises German and international clients many of which are active in technology-driven industries, such as automotive, high technology, IT, semi-conductor, pharma and medical devices on antitrust and competition law.