Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised KKR as shareholder in relation to the new corporate structure of Axel Springer. Axel Springer SE (‘Axel Springer’) is undergoing a significant...
Axel Springer’s Major Restructuring with New Joint Ventures in 2025
GNMI’s Acquisition of Merck’s Surface Solutions Business
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) advised Merck on the sale of its Surface Solutions Business to GNMI. Global New Material International Holdings Ltd. (GNMI), a prominent pigment...
Volkswagen Financial Services’ Restructuring of the Group’s Financial Services Division
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Volkswagen Financial Services AG on the restructuring of the Group’s financial services division. Volkswagen Financial Services AG made the restructuring of...
Zurich Insurance Group’s Cross-Border Conversion to Germany
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Zurich on the cross-border conversion of Zurich Insurance plc. Zurich Insurance Group has successfully executed a cross-border conversion, transforming Zurich Insurance plc...
UBS’ Integration of its French Subsidiaries into UBS Europe SE
Freshfields advised on the merger of UBS’s French subsidiaries into UBS Europe SE UBS successfully integrated its French wealth management business into UBS Europe SE, headquartered...
Schott Pharma’s €935m IPO
Freshfields advised Schott Pharma on its IPO. Schott Pharma AG & Co. KGaA has successfully completed its initial public offering. The shares debuted on the regulated...
N26’s Change of Legal Form to a German Stock Corporation
YPOG and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised N26 on the deal. N26 announced the change of legal form from a limited liability company (GmbH) to a German...
J.P. Morgan’s Combination of Its Continental Europe Business Into J.P. Morgan SE
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Matheson advised JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. on the deal. The US bank JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. announced the combination of its business...
J.P. Morgan’s Combination of Its Continental Europe Business Into J.P. Morgan SE
IN BRIEF: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, advised on the matter. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP advised JP Morgan Chase & Co. with a team including Jan Brinkmann...
Hellman & Friedman’s $3.5 Billion Takeover Offer For All Shares in Zooplus AG
GLNS and Buntscheck advised zooplus AG on the deal. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Hellman & Friedman. Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman has entered an investment...
Vonovia SE’s Merger With Deutsche Wohnen SE
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Vonovia on the deal. Sullivan & Cromwell advised Deutsche Wohnen. Hengeler Mueller advises the financing banks Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and...