Sergej Bräuer
Partner
Frankfurt
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Introduction
Sergej is seasoned in antitrust, and competition matters with extensive cross-border experience across the EU, German and international markets.
Sergej Bräuer advises clients on the full spectrum of EU and German antitrust and competition matters as well as foreign direct investments (FDI).
He has deep experience in cartel damages cases and complex merger control and FDI proceedings, including coordination of worldwide filings and approvals.
In addition, his particular focus lies on cartel investigations and proceedings, compliance management as well as complex distribution systems and cooperation agreements.
Prior to joining Ashurst Perkins Coie he worked for renowned international law firms in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and London.
- Foresight in its investment in Mirai Power GmbH, a German battery energy storage systems developer.
- Kieback&Peter, an intelligent building automation company, in its strategic partnership with Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator. *
- VINCI Energies in its acquisition of Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH. *
- Kelso & Company and its portfolio company Accession Risk Management Group in Accession’s $9.8 billion sale to Brown & Brown. *
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its acquisition of a controlling stake in Opella, the France headquartered consumer healthcare company, valuing the company at approximately €16 billion. *
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company in its agreement with the founding family of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a leading property and casualty insurer, including the acquisition of 15% of the shares in W. R. Berkley Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $3.8 billion. *
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its investment in Columbus McKinnon to fund Columbus McKinnon’s $2.7 billion acquisition of Kito Crosby. *
- Stone Point Capital advising on its equity investment in the Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance distribution platforms, which values Ardonagh at $14 billion. *
- Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in its sale of World 50 and related subsidiary companies to a single asset, GP led continuation fund investment vehicle managed by an affiliate of MSCP. *
* Matter handled prior joining Ashurst Perkins Coie
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