Germany: M&A/Private Equity

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German Merger Control Amendments: Easing Filings And Process While Widening The Net For AI Partnerships
Germany is set to raise merger control thresholds and introduce a new "phase 0" filing process for transactions caught by the transaction value test. The proposed 12th amendment to the German Competition Act also includes subtle but significant changes that could enable the Federal Cartel Office to more easily scrutinize AI partnerships and other non-traditional deals.
Germany Anti-trust
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A&O Shearman
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AI Disruption In European SaaS: Understanding Distress Signals And What It Takes To Win
The rise of generative and agentic AI is fundamentally disrupting the SaaS sector, threatening traditional seat-based pricing models and creating a stark divide between resilient platforms and vulnerable mid-market vendors. As AI-driven competition intensifies and a significant refinancing wave approaches in 2027-28, private equity sponsors and lenders face unprecedented challenges in evaluating software investments and managing portfolio risk.
European Union Technology
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AlixPartners
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Deals Still Get Done – But Only With A New Playbook
Private equity execution has evolved beyond traditional buyout models, requiring sophisticated deal structures, flexible financing arrangements, and comprehensive due diligence across ESG, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks. Success now depends on navigating complexity through adaptive strategies, cross-border expertise, and the ability to maintain momentum when conventional approaches no longer suffice.
Germany Finance
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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