Milbank LLP advised the shareholders of hkp group AG (“hkp///group”), a human resources (HR) and corporate governance consultancy firm, on its sale to Mercer. Through the integration into Mercer, hkp///group expands its service offering and global reach, while Mercer further enhances its expertise in compensation management. hkp///group is an international management consultancy firm specializing in strategic HR management and corporate governance. The partner-managed company has more than 100 employees working in its offices in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. While the HR Management Advisory Team supports companies in defining and implementing an HR agenda, the Corporate Governance Advisory Team of hkp///group advises supervisory boards on the implementation of governance systems with the aim of creating sustainable value for shareholders, customers and employees. The hkp///group client portfolio includes leading national and European listed companies, medium-sized market leaders and start-ups. Mercer is a leading global consultancy firm that helps clients achieve their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their employees. Mercer is a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and HR professional services, with annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 employees. The Milbank team was led by partner Michael Bernhardt (Corporate/M&A) and partner Matthias Schell (Tax) and included associates Markus von Lutterotti, Steven Buschle, Josephine Schuster (all Corporate/M&A) and Jana-Sophie Enders (Antitrust).