Stephanie is a strategic leader in M&A and private equity, partnering with German and international clients to achieve success in cross-border deals and structured transactions.
She advises on the whole life cycle of an investment, including carve-outs, corporate restructurings, management participations, and different types of exits. In every matter, she seeks to provide forward-thinking counsel that aligns closely with clients’ commercial objectives.
As managing partner of our Berlin office, Stephanie brings a hands-on approach that transforms complex challenges into strategic opportunities. Her ability to maintain a cool head under pressure ensures clients achieve their desired outcomes even in the most complex situations. Companies rely on her ability to grasp the commercial priorities of any transaction and keep them front of mind throughout the course of the deal.
Stephanie is considered one of the “Leading Names” in M&A and Private Equity by the leading German legal publisher JUVE and is the only woman listed in both categories as a leading lawyer.
Fluent in German and English and having spent time in different countries, Stephanie connects with clients across different cultural and geographic backgrounds, enhancing her ability to provide powerful insights that bridge markets and cultures.
- Zentiva on the takeover of listed Apontis Pharma AG.
- ABB on the acquisition of Siemens’ low voltage wiring accessories business in China.
- Trilantic Europe on the acquisition of a 60% stake in Aerocompact Group, a leading Austrian solar technology provider.
- Röhm, one of the leading manufacturers in the methacrylates business, on its acquisition of SABIC’s global Functional Forms business.
- SGP Schneider Geiwitz & Partner, as trustee for IFA, and IFA on the sale of the IFA Group, a leading manufacturer of automotive drive and cardan shafts with production sites in Germany, Poland, China and the US, and on all related legal aspects of the trusteeship.
- Prettl Group and Trilantic Europe on the sale of Prettl SWH Group to Foxconn Interconnect Technology.
- Scalable Capital, one of Europe´s leading fintechs, on its €150m Series E financing round.
- MYR GMBH on the sale of the entire share capital of MYR to Gilead Sciences.
- Advent International on the acquisition of Deutsche Fachpflege, leading provider of outpatient intensive care in Germany.
- Advent International on the carve-out and acquisition of the (Poly-)Methacrylate (PMMA/MMA) business of Evonik Industries AG for €3bn.
- Axel Springer SE on its establishment of a joint venture with Purplebricks Group plc for a joint participation in Homeday GmbH.
- Advent International on the acquisition of Zentiva, Sanofi's European generics business, for €1.9bn.
- ABB on the carve-out and sale of its high voltage cables business to NKT.
