Dr. Moritz Maier

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Moritz Maier practices corporate law, with a focus on M&A, advising U.S. and international public and private companies, private equity firms, and family offices on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate restructurings, equity investments, and other complex and strategic transactions. His practice in particular focuses on cross-border M&A transactions, where clients benefit from his dual qualification in Germany and Georgia.

Prior to joining the Atlanta Office, Moritz was an M&A associate with Jones Day in Düsseldorf, Germany. During his more than five years with the Firm in Germany, he advised public and private companies, private equity firms, and family offices on cross-border M&A transactions, strategic alliances in Europe, and general commercial matters. He holds a Ph.D. in German corporate law, with his thesis focusing on disclosure obligations and the attribution of knowledge in M&A transactions.

Moritz's recent experience includes transactions for Koch Industries, Roper Technologies, Helios Technologies, Milliken & Company, SUEZ, Plastic Omnium, Convergint Technologies, and Hilti Group.

Experience

  • Asbury Automotive Group to acquire the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day is advising Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its definitive agreement to acquire various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.34 billion in cash.
  • Roper subsidiary acquires Trucker ToolsJones Day advised Roper Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, DAT Freight & Analytics, in the acquisition of Trucker Tools, LLC from ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors.
  • Molex acquires AirBornJones Day is advising Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, in the acquisition of AirBorn, Inc., a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical, and industrial markets.
  • Innventure enters agreement with Learn CWJones Day advised Innventure LLC in its business combination with Learn CW Investment Corporation, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (NYSE: “LCW”) sponsored by CWAM LC Sponsor LLC, an affiliate of Learn Capital and Commonwealth Asset Management.
  • restor3d acquires Conformis, Inc.Jones Day advised restor3d, Inc., a leading personalized 3D-printed orthopedic company, on its acquisition of Conformis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS), a leading medical technology company focused on orthopedic patient care.
  • Riverside sells Guestline to Access GroupJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the sale of portfolio company Guestline, a UK-based provider of mission critical software for the hospitality sector, to Access Group.
  • neoplas med and Niterra expand strategic partnershipJones Day advised Niterra (formerly NGK Spark Plug Co., LTD) in its growth investment in neoplas med GmbH in partnership with Pegasus Technology Ventures.
  • Helios Technologies acquires Schultes Precision ManufacturingJones Day advised Helios Technologies, Inc. in the acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing, Inc., highly trusted specialist in manufacturing precision machined components and assemblies for customers requiring very tight tolerances, superior quality, and exceptional value-added manufacturing processes.
  • Blue Point-backed Next Level Apparel acquires StedmanJones Day advised Blue Point Capital Partners in the acquisition by portfolio company Next Level Apparel of Germany-based Stedman GmbH, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of premium casual and sportswear blank apparel for the printwear industry.
  • Tikehau Capital leads €13 million Series A funding of Build38 GmbHJones Day advised Tikehau Capital as lead investor in the €13 million Series A financing of Build38 GmbH, a leading provider of mobile application protection solutions that combine AI-powered threat intelligence and the strongest app shielding technology, with subsidiaries in Spain and Singapore.
  • NGK SPARK PLUG announces strategic partnership with neoplas med GmbHJones Day advised NGK SPARK PLUG in its strategic partnership with neoplas med GmbH, a German medical company that specializes in innovative cold plasma jet technology.
  • Plastic Omnium acquires ams OSRAM Automotive Lighting Systems from ams OSRAM GroupJones Day advised Plastic Omnium in the acquisition of the Automotive Lighting Systems (AMLS) business of ams OSRAM Group in a highly complex international carve-out transaction.
  • Hilti Group acquires Fieldwire for approximately $300 millionJones Day advised the Hilti Group in its acquisition of Fieldwire, a San Francisco, California, based construction technology company specialized in construction project management software, for approximately $300 million.
  • Convergint Technologies acquires KeyotelJones Day advised Convergint Technologies, a global leader in service-based systems integration, in the acquisition of Keyotel, a leading security integrator across Germany.
  • Ophthalmic lens manufacturer completes €375 million IPO by Mister Spex SE and €50 million cornerstone investment in Mister SpexJones Day advised an ophthalmic lens manufacturer as existing shareholder in the initial public offering (IPO) by Mister Spex SE, a leading digitally native omni-channel retail optical brand focusing on both online and offline retail channels for eyewear located in Berlin, Germany, and in the €50 million cornerstone investment in Mister Spex in the course of the IPO.
  • Parkwind obtains financing for 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farmJones Day advised Parkwind NV, an independent green energy company that develops, finances, and operates offshore wind farms, on the financing of the 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm.
  • SUEZ sells its SUEZ Recycling & Recovery operations to PreZeroJones Day advised the French listed company SUEZ SA in its largest sale of SUEZ Recycling & Recovery operations - excluding plastic recycling and hazardous waste treatment activities - in four continental Europe countries: the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, and Poland to PreZero, the environmental division of Schwarz Group.
  • Milliken & Company acquires Zebra-chemJones Day advised Milliken & Company in its acquisition of Zebra-chem GmbH, a global chemicals company known for its peroxide and blowing agent masterbatches.
  • Catawiki raises €150 million investment led by PermiraJones Day advised Catawiki B.V., Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, on a €150 million investment, led by Permira through its Growth Opportunities Fund.
  • Renewable Energy Holding S.à r.l. acquires subsidy-free solar PV plantJones Day represented Renewable Energy Holding S.à r.l. in its acquisition of a subsidy-free solar PV plant in Southern Germany.
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