Biography
Thomas has over 30 years of experience in complex, cross-border M&A transactions and has led significant buy and sell-side representations with a focus on the automotive, energy & infrastructure and industrial sectors. He has been recognized as a leading individual for M&A and Corporate Law by several high-profile legal directories (Chambers, JUVE, Legal 500).
Thomas has a significant track record in advising large international corporates and regularly advises Bosch, Knorr-Bremse, Siemens Energy, Benteler and SAP on their most significant M&A transactions.
Prior to joining White & Case, Thomas was Partner in the corporate practice of another leading international law firm. As of June 1, 2024 Thomas joined as Of Counsel at White & Case in our Frankfurt office.
Experience
FNZ Group
Advising FNZ Group, a global FinTech service provider with over $1.5 trillion assets under management on its platform, on the acquisition of Fondsdepot Bank, one of the leading investment platform providers in Germany.*
Grammer
Advising German automotive supplier Grammer AG on a strategic partnership with Chinese automotive supplier Ningbo Jifeng.*
Knorr-Bremse
Advising Knorr-Bremse AG, the global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, on various transactions, including (i.) the cooperation agreement with Swiss TradeTech company Nexxiot and the acquisition of a strategic minority stake in Nexxiot, and (ii.) the sale of its Powertech division to Munich-based investment firm Radial Capital Partners.*
Oxford Instruments
Advising Oxford Instruments plc, a leading global provider of advanced technology products and services, on the acquisition of WITec, a leading international company for nano-analytical microscope systems.*
Siemens Energy
Advising Siemens Energy AG, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, on various transactions, including (i.) on the sale of its bushings, instrument transformer and coils business to Triton Funds and (ii.) the sale of its business division Heat Transfer Technology to Balcke Dürr, a subsidiary of Munich-based private equity investor Mutares.*
*Matter prior to joining White & Case.
Highly recommended Lawyer for Corporate and M&A, JUVE Law Directory 2023/2024
Leading Individual: Corporate M&A, Chambers Europe, Germany 2024
Recommended for Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2023