Dr. Benedikt von Schorlemer, LL.M.
Partner
Benedikt von Schorlemer is partner in the corporate group and highly experienced in the areas of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity. His practice also includes corporate restructurings. He advises domestic and multinational corporations in acquisitions and divestitures, including all related pre- and post-acquisition matters.
In the area of private equity, Benedikt von Schorlemer advises investors in all phases of an investment cycle from the financing of an investment to the exit (with a particular emphasis on trade sales and MBOs) includ-ing advice to both investors and management teams on management participation schemes. As well, Benedikt von Schorlemer advises on dis-tressed assets transactions.
He has particular experience in the chemical, medical and manufacturing industry as well as in the area of information technology.
Benedikt von Schorlemer is described in the JUVE Yearbook 2011/2012 as well as in "The Legal 500 Germany" as a "frequently recommended lawyer."
Selected Activities and Memberships
- Frankfurt Bar Association
- Bundesverband Deutscher Kapitalbeteiligungsgesellschaften e.V.
Publications
- "Magic bullet for deal protection - Break-up fees for the parties' benefit in M&A negotiations", Finance Sonderbeilage, February 2011
- "Release from mandatory takeover offer in a reorganization situation - priority for restructuring", Die Aktiengesellschaft, September 2010 (with Mark Adolphs)
- "Priority for restructuring - BaFin may release bidders from compulsory offers at a takeover in a restructuring scenario", Going Public, Special August/ September 2010 (with Mark Adolphs)
- Chapter on "Sale and Purchase Agreement" and on "Management Participation Agreement" in Beck'sches Handbook for German limited liability companies (January 2010)
- "Brussels is pushing a new framework for Private Equity", Börsen-Zeitung, November 2009
Education
- University of Regensburg, 1998, Doctorate Degree
- New York University School of Law, 1998, LL.M.
- Second State Exam, 1996
- Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, First State Exam, 1993
Bar Admissions
Dr. Benedikt von Schorlemer, LL.M.
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Frankfurt
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