Noerr advises Görtz on strategic partnership with financial investor

Supported by the law firm Noerr, Ludwig Görtz GmbH and the financial investor Afinum have concluded a strategic partnership. As a strategic minority shareholder, Afinum will hold 40% of the shoe chain store.  

Noerr acted comprehensively throughout the entire M&A process from preparation to conclusion of the agreement. During the bidding process and in advance of the transaction, the Noerr team advised both the company and the existing shareholders. The team also acted during the contract negotiations for the existing shareholders. Partners Dr. Martin Kleinschmitt and Dr. Thorsten Reinhard led in the transaction.

In the context of the transaction, Afinum will provide the Görtz Group with new capital to implement its growth and modernisation strategy. At present, Görtz has approx. 170 branches in a number of European countries. Sales through various sales channels especially online will also be promoted.

Advisor Ludwig Görtz GmbH/Altgesellschafter: Noerr LLP

Dr. Martin Kleinschmitt (Berlin), Dr. Thorsten Reinhard (Frankfurt, both corporate, jointly leading), Dr. Carsten Heinz (tax, Berlin), Dr. Alexander Jänecke (real estate), Dr. Till Kosche (corporate, both Frankfurt), Dr. Thomas Lambrich (employment, Berlin)

Associates: Dr. Christian Hartig (Lead-Associate, corporate), Dr. Maria Bairlein (commercial, Munich), Christian Garz (tax, Berlin), Jan Kriszeleit (finance), Stefanie Lorenz (IT law, both Frankfurt), Florian-Felix Marquardt (tax), Marcel Messerschmidt, Charlotte Sander (employment), Dr. Clemens Schönemann (both real estate, all Berlin)