Dr. Marcus Klie

Sidley is representing affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC in their agreement to sell Fiery, LLC to Seiko Epson Corporation for US$591 million. Fiery is a provider of software solutions for commercial print, packaging, signage, ceramics, building materials, textiles, and other specialty applications. The deal provides Fiery access to new technologies and global knowledge, which will accelerate growth and enable them to offer more robust solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. The Sidley team is being led by Vijay S. Sekhon and Nikita Ponomarev (M&A and Private Equity), and included David A. Azcarraga, Vince Luccisano, Marcus Klie, and Valentin Specht (M&A and Private Equity); Ken Daly, James W. Lowe, Jamie M. Sadler, Iva S. Todorova, and Alessandra Moroni (Antitrust and Competition); Eric S. Wolf, Elizabeth T. Burns, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough and Sarah Jehl (Environmental); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, and Maryanne W. Kamau (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Nicholas M. Schwartz, Kristen L. Smith, Shayona Schiely, Chloe Kim, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance); Irene Yang and Chelsea M. Himes (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell, Eric G. Hoffman, Emily M. Wajert, and Alex Down (Labor and Employment); Ash Nagdev and Cole Rianda (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Keith Hayden Del Prete, Elizabeth K. McCloy, and Taylor Larson (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Andrew C. Dibden, Ellie Verran, and Alvin Wang (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, E. Kyle Barnett, Valerie Truong, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).~~Sidley is representing affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC in their agreement to sell Fiery, LLC to Seiko Epson Corporation for US$591 million. Fiery is a provider of software solutions for commercial print, packaging, signage, ceramics, building materials, textiles, and other specialty applications. The deal provides Fiery access to new technologies and global knowledge, which will accelerate growth and enable them to offer more robust solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. The Sidley team is being led by Vijay S. Sekhon and Nikita Ponomarev (M&A and Private Equity), and included David A. Azcarraga, Vince Luccisano, Marcus Klie, and Valentin Specht (M&A and Private Equity); Ken Daly, James W. Lowe, Jamie M. Sadler, Iva S. Todorova, and Alessandra Moroni (Antitrust and Competition); Eric S. Wolf, Elizabeth T. Burns, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough and Sarah Jehl (Environmental); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, and Maryanne W. Kamau (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Nicholas M. Schwartz, Kristen L. Smith, Shayona Schiely, Chloe Kim, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance); Irene Yang and Chelsea M. Himes (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell, Eric G. Hoffman, Emily M. Wajert, and Alex Down (Labor and Employment); Ash Nagdev and Cole Rianda (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Keith Hayden Del Prete, Elizabeth K. McCloy, and Taylor Larson (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Andrew C. Dibden, Ellie Verran, and Alvin Wang (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, E. Kyle Barnett, Valerie Truong, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).

Sep 19

2 min

Sidley has been recognized in the 2023/2024 edition of the JUVE Handbook. The Germany-focused guide highlights the services of more than 800 law firms, evaluates their position in the market through interviews with German and international lawyers and clients, and profiles the law firms that hold a special significance and reputation in the region. Sidley was recognized in the Munich region, as well as in three practice areas: Private Equity: Mid-Cap Insolvency and Restructuring M&A Six Munich partners were also recognized as “often recommended” in a number of practice areas: Dr. Björn Holland — M&A Nicole Janssen — Private Equity: Mid-Cap; M&A Dr. Marcus Klie — Private Equity: Mid-Cap, M&A Volker Kullmann — Private Equity: Mid-Cap Kolja von Bismarck — Insolvency and Restructuring Dr. Christian Zuleger — M&A; Private Equity: Mid-Cap The handbook praised the firm for its strong general focus on PE transactions and for its activity in the M&A market. It also noted the firm’s restructuring practice for its work advising on complicated financing in companies in crisis.~~Sidley has been recognized in the 2023/2024 edition of the JUVE Handbook. The Germany-focused guide highlights the services of more than 800 law firms, evaluates their position in the market through interviews with German and international lawyers and clients, and profiles the law firms that hold a special significance and reputation in the region. Sidley was recognized in the Munich region, as well as in three practice areas: Private Equity: Mid-Cap Insolvency and Restructuring M&A Six Munich partners were also recognized as “often recommended” in a number of practice areas: Dr. Björn Holland — M&A Nicole Janssen — Private Equity: Mid-Cap; M&A Dr. Marcus Klie — Private Equity: Mid-Cap, M&A Volker Kullmann — Private Equity: Mid-Cap Kolja von Bismarck — Insolvency and Restructuring Dr. Christian Zuleger — M&A; Private Equity: Mid-Cap The handbook praised the firm for its strong general focus on PE transactions and for its activity in the M&A market. It also noted the firm’s restructuring practice for its work advising on complicated financing in companies in crisis.

Oct 30

2 min

Sidley advised Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH (“TIS”), a leading global provider of cloud-based payment and cash management solutions. Marlin is a global investment firm with approximately US$9 billion of capital commitments. TIS co-founder Jörg Wiemer, Aquiline Capital Partners LP, and the management team will retain a significant minority interest in the company. The Sidley team was led by partners Dr. Marcus Klie and Dr. Björn Holland (M&A and Private Equity), with support from Thomas Komanek, Dr. Ufuk Genc, Valentin Specht, and Nadja Schwarz (M&A and Private Equity); Jörg Fischer and Corinna Linhardt (Tax); and Dr. Markus Feil, Louise Freund, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance).~~Sidley advised Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”) on the acquisition of a majority stake in Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH (“TIS”), a leading global provider of cloud-based payment and cash management solutions. Marlin is a global investment firm with approximately US$9 billion of capital commitments. TIS co-founder Jörg Wiemer, Aquiline Capital Partners LP, and the management team will retain a significant minority interest in the company. The Sidley team was led by partners Dr. Marcus Klie and Dr. Björn Holland (M&A and Private Equity), with support from Thomas Komanek, Dr. Ufuk Genc, Valentin Specht, and Nadja Schwarz (M&A and Private Equity); Jörg Fischer and Corinna Linhardt (Tax); and Dr. Markus Feil, Louise Freund, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance).

Apr 30

1 min

WirtschaftsWoche has named the most renowned law firms and lawyers for M&A for 2024. Sidley is on the prestigious list as “Top Law Firm 2024” for M&A and Dr. Marcus Klie has been named “Top Lawyer for M&A.” The Handelsblatt Research Institute surveyed more than 5200 lawyers from 246 law firms. According to the jury’s assessment, 53 law firms with 93 lawyers prevailed in the area of M&A. Based in Sidley’s Munich office, Dr. Marcus Klie focuses on all aspects of German business and corporate law, in particular on cross-border and national M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, public tender offers, and corporate restructurings.~~WirtschaftsWoche has named the most renowned law firms and lawyers for M&A for 2024. Sidley is on the prestigious list as “Top Law Firm 2024” for M&A and Dr. Marcus Klie has been named “Top Lawyer for M&A.” The Handelsblatt Research Institute surveyed more than 5200 lawyers from 246 law firms. According to the jury’s assessment, 53 law firms with 93 lawyers prevailed in the area of M&A. Based in Sidley’s Munich office, Dr. Marcus Klie focuses on all aspects of German business and corporate law, in particular on cross-border and national M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, public tender offers, and corporate restructurings.

May 6

1 min

Sidley represented managed funds associated with the Hybrid Value franchise of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo Funds”) in their minority equity investment in AUTODOC SE (“AUTODOC”), Europe’s largest and fastest growing auto parts e-commerce platform with 26% 5-year revenue CAGR, more than €1.3 billion in net revenue and €130 million adjusted EBITDA in 2023. Apollo Funds acquired the minority stake alongside leading institutional investors at an equity valuation of €2.3 billion. As part of the transaction, two Apollo representatives will also join the company’s supervisory board. The investment marks the first time AUTODOC has raised third-party equity capital. Apollo’s Hybrid Value business has a strong track record of long-term value creation and helping businesses unlock their full potential through non-control structured equity investments, including pre-IPO capital and solutions to support growth. The Sidley team is led by partners Ramy Wahbeh and Kaisa Kuusk, counsel Florian Kamp, managing associate Ying Liu, and associate Camilla Tagliabue (M&A and Private Equity). The broader cross-office and cross-practice team included Volker Kullmann, Björn Holland, Marcus Klie, Armin Mustafić, Ghadah Alotaibi, Filippo P. Durazzo, Julius Koblitzek, Ufuk Erdal Genc, Tobias Bachmeier, and Mario Hirsch (M&A and Private Equity); Roderic Pagel, Jason Menzies, Corinna Linhardt, and Ellie Verran (Tax); Sven De Knop and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy), Markus Feil and Christian Axhausen (Global Finance), and Issouf Sako (Restructuring).~~Sidley represented managed funds associated with the Hybrid Value franchise of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo Funds”) in their minority equity investment in AUTODOC SE (“AUTODOC”), Europe’s largest and fastest growing auto parts e-commerce platform with 26% 5-year revenue CAGR, more than €1.3 billion in net revenue and €130 million adjusted EBITDA in 2023. Apollo Funds acquired the minority stake alongside leading institutional investors at an equity valuation of €2.3 billion. As part of the transaction, two Apollo representatives will also join the company’s supervisory board. The investment marks the first time AUTODOC has raised third-party equity capital. Apollo’s Hybrid Value business has a strong track record of long-term value creation and helping businesses unlock their full potential through non-control structured equity investments, including pre-IPO capital and solutions to support growth. The Sidley team is led by partners Ramy Wahbeh and Kaisa Kuusk, counsel Florian Kamp, managing associate Ying Liu, and associate Camilla Tagliabue (M&A and Private Equity). The broader cross-office and cross-practice team included Volker Kullmann, Björn Holland, Marcus Klie, Armin Mustafić, Ghadah Alotaibi, Filippo P. Durazzo, Julius Koblitzek, Ufuk Erdal Genc, Tobias Bachmeier, and Mario Hirsch (M&A and Private Equity); Roderic Pagel, Jason Menzies, Corinna Linhardt, and Ellie Verran (Tax); Sven De Knop and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy), Markus Feil and Christian Axhausen (Global Finance), and Issouf Sako (Restructuring).

Apr 26

2 min