K&L Gates is an international law firm headquartered in Pennsylvania with more than 40 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centres, including its offices in Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm’s M&A practice focuses on large middle-market transactions for multinational corporations in Europe, the US and Asia, with strong participation in the automotive and technology industry sectors. The team advises on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances and recapitalisations for clients. 

Key clients 

The firm’s notable clients include Continental, Cummins, Minebea Mitsumi and Mobis Europe. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Very good market and business knowledge as well as good, speedy legal advice.” 

Private equity 

“Client service, timely delivery, great commerciality and practical.”