M&A · Transactions

A deal is more than a purchase price.

Structure, risks, warranties, closing conditions. EASTKAP handles the legal side of buying and selling companies – from the first draft to closing, within the agreed scope of the mandate.

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Graphic study of the structure and dynamics of a company transaction

Deal fieldStructure · Negotiation · Execution

Two perspectives

Buyers and sellers. Different questions. Different risks.

What are you
really taking on?

Contractual obligations, liability risks and feasibility often matter more than the first idea of a price. The review concentrates on the key topics agreed in the mandate.

Assess structure and deal perimeter
Legal due diligence and red flags
SPA/APA, warranties and liability provisions
Signing, closing and post-closing questions

Transaction journey

The process is complex. Responsibility stays clear.

Structure & term sheet

Subject of the transaction, objectives, parties, NDA and the key commercial terms.

Legal due diligence

Agreed scope, risk-based review, Q&A and prioritised findings.

Contract drafting

SPA/APA, warranties, indemnities, purchase price mechanisms and ancillary agreements.

Negotiation

Assessment of open points, risk allocation and agreement of the final wording.

Signing & closing

Closing conditions, documents, approvals and the necessary coordination with third parties.

Afterwards

Post-closing obligations and corporate implementation by separate agreement.

How we work

The important questions first.

A transaction does not get better by reviewing countless documents without priorities. The focus is on the risks that matter to the deal, the contractual implementation and a transparent agreement on the scope of review.

EASTKAP is run by a single principal. Tax, employment, accounting or notarial matters may require additional experts depending on the project.

On the use of digital tools: Document review and contract comparison can be supported by technology. This does not guarantee a complete review of all content or freedom from errors. Confidentiality, suitability and specific approvals are assessed for each mandate.

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Erfahrung

Transaction experience from international law firms.

Daniel Wagner advised on transactions at Taylor Wessing (Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions) and Watson Farley & Williams (Associate, Corporate Energy) and worked in-house as Legal Counsel at Eppendorf SE. The matters below show the situations he is familiar with. Matters from previous firms are marked with the respective firm; we do not name clients — what you entrust to us remains equally confidential.

Retail acquisitionTaylor Wessing · M&A

Advising the acquirer on the purchase of a discount retail chain.

Mid-cap and small-cap · Venture capital and energyTaylor Wessing · M&A

Several financing rounds and energy transactions in the mid-market, advising on the investor and founder side.

Offshore wind project financingWatson Farley & Williams · Corporate Energy

Advising an international banking consortium on the financing of a large offshore wind farm; financing volume in the billions.

Insolvency proceedings · RestructuringTaylor Wessing · M&A

Advising the insolvency administrator on restructuring and realisation.

International technology groupTaylor Wessing · M&A

Ongoing corporate advice in Germany. Client name withheld for reasons of confidentiality.

Transaction support · Share and asset dealsEASTKAP · M&A · Cross-border

Supporting company acquisitions and disposals across all phases — structuring, due diligence, contract negotiation and completion.