Clear processes in a complex situation
Distressed M&A requires experience, sound judgement and speed. I work closely with owners, investors and the advisors involved to find viable solutions even in critical situations.
Distressed M&A
Company sale in the crisisWhen it comes to taking over or selling a company in a tight situation, time and diligence are equally crucial. I accompany transactions where others have long since pulled out. The aim must always be to continue the business - even if only in part.
The challenges
The following are typical initial situations with which clients approach me. Some are acute, others develop gradually - in any case, they require a precise, fast and resilient approach.
Crisis due to market change
Strategic reorientation necessary
Impending liquidity bottleneck
Sale as a last resort for stabilisation
Management change imminent
New leadership needs structural solutions
Investor is willing but - need to unwind complex relationships
legally and economically opaque
Insolvency proceedings imminent
Planning the best process
How I help
I analyse, structure and implement - with the aim of creating practicable solutions that work.
Speed but with an eye on risk
I structure transactions in such a way that legal and economic risks are made clear and minimised despite time pressure - contract design, personnel, customers or coordinated communication strategies are essential. The focus is on the future.
Personal responsibility
I take responsibility right through to completion - from the first meeting to the finalisation of the transaction. I bring not only legal expertise but also entrepreneurial thinking to the table. My goal is to find a solution that lasts.