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Benjamin Schikora

Partner *

Munich

Benjamin focuses on complex M&A and private equity transactions, including cross-boarder deals, as well as on reorganizations and general corporate matters.

He advises, among others, companies in the energy & infrastructure and technology & innovation sectors, along with their suppliers, and has extensive experience supporting clients in the automotive industry.

Benjamin is recognized for his deep industry knowledge, strong commercial judgment, and ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders. His strategic approach and commitment to excellence make him a valued advisor in complex transactions. Known for his resilience and dedication, he consistently navigates challenging transactions to deliver successful outcomes for his clients.

He brings extensive skills in drafting, revising, and negotiating contracts and is known for managing complex legal projects while keeping strategic objectives in focus.

Prior to joining Orrick, Benjamin has been working at other leading international law firms. Previously in his career, he worked as in-house counsel at a Nikkei-listed Japanese IT group for three years. Drawing on this extensive experience, he delivers tailored, efficient support to national and international clients, combining legal precision with commercial insight. Renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and strategic perspective, he ensures solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term objectives.

    • Defense company on two separate acquisitions of significant shareholdings in technology businesses*
    • Ziegler on proposed sale of naturheld and Naturenergie*
    • DAX-listed company on the carve-out and multi-jurisdictional sale of a significant business unit across several jurisdictions*
    • LHUM on sale of shares in Tecinvest AG to 7‑Industries (including pre‑acquisition procedures*
    • Renewable energy company from North America in the acquisition of certain assets from one of Germany's largest energy suppliers*
    • J. Wagner on the sale of Reinhardt Technik to Lone Star*
    • Rolls-Royce Power Systems on on the divestment of a technology company*
    • 777-Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake of the shares in Hertha BSC Berlin*
    • Knorr-Bremse on the acquisition of British railway equipment supplier Westcode from Unipart*
    • Private Equity fund ESSVP IV, advised by Orlando Management, on the acquisition of Härter Group*
    • Rolls-Royce Power Systems on the acquisition of Hoeller Electrolyzer*
    • Munich-based pharmaceutical company in the proposed acquisition of specific assets from a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in France*
    • Benteler on the sale of the sites in Tønder and Louviers to Fidelium*
    • Deutsche Glasfaser (management) on the sale of the company by KKR to EQT/Omers*
    • Bourns on the acquisition of Kaschke Group as well as the subsequent reorganization of Kaschke Group*
    • Mutares on the strategic acquisition of four Tier 1 automotive suppliers in Italy, Spain, Poland and India from Cooper Standard*
    • DER Touristik on the acquisition of Czech travel agent Fischer*
    • DER Touristik on the acquisition of Journey Latin America Ltd.*
    • Knorr-Bremse on the sale of Knorr-Bremse RailServices (UK) and Kiepe Electric to Mutares*

    *Experience prior to joining Orrick

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