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LARK advises Maxburg on its investment in Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH

Maxburg has entered into a partnership with Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH (SCHMABO). The investment is intended to support the company’s further organic and inorganic growth. SCHMABO is a specialist in horizontal directional drilling, carrying out complex rock drilling projects for general contractors, grid operators and public-sector clients. Its services are used, among other things, in infrastructure projects related to the energy transition, for example where cables need to be laid through challenging ground conditions. Maxburg is an owner-managed private equity firm based in Munich. Founded in 2014, it focuses on long-term investments in mid-sized companies across the DACH region. The firm has capital commitments of around EUR 1 billion and has completed more than 30 platform investments to date. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Maxburg on the transaction with Dr Daniel Wied, Dr Daniel Gubitz, Dr Daniel Epe, Dr Florian Auer and Jennifer Blümlein (all Corporate/Private Equity), Philipp Büchler (Finance), as well as Dr Tobias Stuppi and Dr Julian Siller (both Tax). Employment law aspects were handled by Ingo Sappa of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law. Inga George of boesling IP Rechtsanwälte advised on IP/IT matters, while Dr Claudia Schilling and Dr. Sabine Gerlach of Satell advised on Real Estate matters.

October 27, 2026

LARK advises the shareholders of Parken & Management on its acquisition by APCOA

Parking operator APCOA has acquired Parken & Management. The company will continue to operate as an independent entity under the umbrella of APCOA Germany, while retaining both its brand and its existing team. Parken & Management provides parking management and parking enforcement solutions and manages a diversified portfolio of locations across Germany, including retail parks, airports, commercial properties and other privately operated parking facilities. APCOA is Europe’s leading parking operator. With 5,000 employees, the group manages more than 1.8 million individual parking spaces across 13,000 locations in eleven European countries. The acquisition supports the company’s pan-European growth ambitions while further expanding its technology-enabled capabilities. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Parken & Management comprehensively on the transaction with Dr. Daniel Wied, Jennifer Blümlein and Chiara Niestroj (all Corporate/M&A), as well as Dr. Julian Siller (Tax).

October 12, 2026

LARK advises Afinum and sequrio on three further acquisitions

sequrio GmbH, a portfolio company of Munich-based private equity investor Afinum, has acquired Althammer & Kill, Nextwork and DATATREE. With the addition of these three specialists, sequrio continues to build a leading technology-enabled platform for data protection, information security and cybersecurity in the DACH region through an integrative buy-and-build strategy. Since its inception in 2025, sequrio has acquired six established businesses. Following the acquisitions of aigner business solutions, msecure and scope & focus, the addition of Althammer & Kill, Nextwork and DATATREE brings the group to more than 130 employees serving over 1,700 clients, primarily in Germany. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Afinum on its investment in sequrio and on all add-on acquisitions with Dr. Ludger Schult, Jennifer Blümlein and Nino Häberlein (Private Equity/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax), as well as Dr. Anselm Lenhard, Philipp Büchler and Kirstin Kemper (all Finance). The labor law aspects of the transaction were covered by Dr. Marius Fritzsche of ELP and Ingo Sappa of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law, while Benjamin Koch and Tim Schwarz of Lubberger Lehment advised on IP, IT and data protection matters.

October 7, 2026

LARK advises Eterno Health on the acquisition of Doc Cirrus

Eterno Health has successfully taken the next step toward growth by acquiring Berlin-based practice software developer and provider Doc Cirrus. Doc Cirrus is joining Eterno Group, having served for five years as the certified regulatory backbone of Eterno’s AI-native practice management platform ‘ETERNO Cloud‘. By combining teams, experience, and product expertise, the two companies aim to build the largest cloud-based platform for outpatient healthcare in Germany. Founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneurs Maximilian Waldmann and Frederic Haitz, Berlin-based company Eterno Health is building a leading cloud-based, AI-native practice management platform for outpatient care in Germany. The software automates administrative processes in medical practices through AI and system integration, reducing workload and making patient care more efficient. Doc Cirrus, led by Dr. Torsten Schmale and Philipp Butscher, has developed the modern, open practice management software ‘inSuite‘ and an eHealth platform for medical practices and MVZs. More than 8,000 practitioners and millions of patients rely on solutions built on its technology. Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Eterno Health on this transaction with Max Hentrich, Dr. Daniel Gubitz, Dr. Daniel Epe, Franziska Lang, Fabienne Pflug and Albert Bachmann (all Corporate/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Dr. Julian Siller (Tax).

September 24, 2026

LARK advises Nic Group on its divestment of Eisunion

Nic Group, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, which in turn is part of the listed Orkla ASA, has completed the divestment of Eisunion GmbH to the Norwegian special situations’ private equity investor Jotunfjell Partners. Eisunion has been part of Nic Group for more than a decade and has established a strong position in the German gelato market. Headquartered in Feucht near Nuremberg, Germany, Eisunion is a full-service supplier to ice cream parlours and cafés. The company offers more than 5,000 articles and serves approximately 2,500 customers across Germany. Nic Group is a leading player of ice cream ingredients and accessories in Europe, with strong market positions in the Nordics, Benelux, the UK and Germany. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Nic Group on the divestment with Christine Schneemann (Private Equity/M&A) and Dr. Michael Berger (Restructuring & Special Situations; both co-lead), Dr. Ludger Schult (Private Equity/M&A) and Philipp Büchler (Finance) with assistance from Dr. Marius Fritzsche of ELP (labor law).

September 23, 2026

LARK advises Sazerac on the public takeover of Berentzen Group

US-based distilled spirits company Sazerac and Germany-listed Berentzen-Gruppe Aktiengesellschaft have today announced the conclusion of a business combination agreement, under which Sazerac will make a voluntary public takeover offer for all shares of Berentzen Group. The Berentzen Group is a beverage company, which is broadly positioned in the segments of spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and fresh juice systems. With well-known brands like Berentzen, Puschkin, Mio Mio, and Citrocasa the Berentzen Group is present today in more than 60 countries of the world. Founded in 1850 and with over 175 years of heritage and history, Sazerac is one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies with over 525 brands in its portfolio. Sazerac is also the steward of distilleries around the world, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, United States, Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France, Paul John Distillery in Goa, India, and Hawk’s Rock Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provides Sazerac comprehensive advice in connection with the public takeover with Dr. Tobias Nikoleyczik, Malte D. Krohn, and Nadja Crombach (all Public M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax), as well as Dr. Anselm Lenhard and Philipp Büchler (both Finance). Dr. Andreas Boos from BUNTSCHECK advised on antitrust aspects of the transaction and Dorsey & Whitney assisted with US aspects of the takeover offer with Anthony Epps.

September 22, 2026

LARK advises Oceanloop on investment by Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures

Oceanloop Management GmbH has successfully completed a €38.5 million equity financing round, led by Hatch Blue's Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures. The financing is complemented by a €32 million venture debt facility provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Oceanloop is a German aquaculture technology company specializing in the sustainable production of premium marine fish. It is also the first company in Europe to successfully farm Giant Grouper. With the newly raised capital, Oceanloop intends to scale its aquaculture technology and further expand its production capacity. Hatch Blue is a global investment firm focused on aquaculture. Stolt Ventures is the venture capital arm of Stolt-Nielsen, an international group with operations in logistics, distribution and aquaculture. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to Oceanloop in connection with the equity financing round with Dr. Daniel Gubitz and Eva Schweigger (both Corporate Law/Venture Capital).

August 18, 2026

LARK advises DENWERIT GmbH on its sale to the accompio Group

The accompio Group, a leading managed security service provider in the DACH region, has acquired DENWERIT GmbH. Denis Werner, DENWERIT's current Managing Director, will continue to support the company's development as part of the accompio Group. Founded in Munich in 2022, DENWERIT specialises in complex IT transformations, IT carve-outs and managed services. The company primarily supports mid-sized businesses in delivering complex transformation projects. The accompio Group brings together several established IT service providers under one roof and continues to pursue an ambitious growth strategy. It provides services across the entire IT value chain and supports businesses in optimising their processes. With around 900 IT professionals, accompio operates from 22 locations across Germany, Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to DENWERIT on the transaction with Dr. Daniel Wied, Dr. Ludger Schult and Nino Häberlein (all Private Equity/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax).

August 5, 2026

LARK advises FSN Capital on the investment in Der Bäcker Eifler and the formation of the BrotWert Group

Through the newly established BrotWert Group, FSN Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Frankfurt-based traditional bakery Der Bäcker Eifler. Following its investments in Bäcker Görtz in 2022 and Bäckerei Pappert in 2025, this marks the third family-owned bakery in the private equity investor's portfolio. Together, the three businesses will form the new group. The BrotWert Group will become one of Germany's largest and leading bakery groups, with around 500 locations across Northern Bavaria and the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar regions. Founded in 1921, Der Bäcker Eifler has been family-owned for four generations. The Eifler family will remain invested in the business and continue to play an active role in its future development. Gerhard Eifler and Michael Eifler will continue to serve as Managing Directors. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to FSN Capital on the transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Dr. Daniel Epe, Eva-Maria Bayer-Kotiers Chiara Niestroj and Nino Häberlein (all Private Equity/M&A), Dr. Anselm Lenhard and Philipp Büchler (both Finance), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax). LARK was supported by Dr. Lutz Hülsdunk and Amélie Eichholz of LSWF on real estate matters and by Dr. Marius Fritzsche and Anna Martin of ELP Rechtsanwälte on employment law matters. Dr. Benjamin Koch, Leonard Pietsch and Dr. Tim Schwarz of Lubberger Lehment advised on all IP/IT matters, while Dr. Andreas Boos of BUNTSCHECK advised on antitrust matters. FSN Capital regularly relies on LARK's team led by Dr. Ludger Schult for its transactions. LARK also advised FSN Capital on the acquisitions of Bäcker Görtz and Bäckerei Pappert, having supported the investor's buy-and-build strategy from the very beginning.

August 4, 2026

LARK advises Founders Fund and other investors on EUR 500 million financing round of Stark

Berlin-based defence technology company Stark has raised approximately EUR 500 million in a Series C financing round. The international investor group includes Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Project A, NATO Innovation Fund, Air Street Capital, 201 Ventures, Advent, Blackstone and Döpfner Capital. Stark develops software-based autonomous systems for European and NATO armed forces, operates in five countries and has more than 20,000 square meters of manufacturing space. Most recently, the company expanded into the UK and Sweden and acquired software company Pleno. Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Founders Fund and other investors throughout the financing round with Dr. Daniel Gubitz, Max Hentrich, Nadja Crombach and Fabienne Pflug (all Corporate/Venture & Growth Capital). LARK was supported by Dr. Thomas Schafft of SSH Rechtsanwälte with respect to IP, IT and data protection matters, by Dr. Andreas Boos and Tom Schüssele of Buntscheck on FDI matters, and by Dr. Roland Stein, Dr. Laura Louca, Juliana Wimmer and Dr. Nils-Hendrik Grohmann of Blomstein on other regulatory aspects of the transaction.

July 15, 2026

LARK advises Kaske Group on investment by VR Equitypartner

Kaske Group has received an investment from VR Equitypartner. The investment aims to further strengthen the group’s position as a leading technology and growth partner for companies in the healthcare and life sciences industry and to build a leading data- and AI-driven platform for the European market. Munich-based Kaske Group combines one of the largest digital health databases in the DACH region with data-driven software, AI and service solutions. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Roland Kaske as an agency, the company has evolved under CEO Fabian Kaske into a software- and data-driven platform provider. The group includes, among others, Smile AI GmbH, Dr. Kaske GmbH & Co. KG and Dr. Vital Digital Solutions GmbH, serving clients with projects across 22 European countries. CEO Fabian Kaske continues to lead the Kaske Group. Frankfurt-based VR Equitypartner is one of the leading equity financiers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, supporting Kaske Group’s next phase of growth. Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to the Kaske Group in this transaction with Dr. Patrick Droese, Dr. Daniel Gubitz and Fabienne Pflug (all Corporate/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax).

July 2, 2026

LARK advises GfW Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung on expansion of shareholder group to include Schülerhilfe

Berlin-based education group GfW Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung mbH has expanded its shareholder group to include Schülerhilfe GmbH & Co. KG. The company has been backed by US private equity investor Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC since 2024. GfW is a supraregional education group with more than ten locations, around 200 employees and over 500 instructors. With Schülerhilfe, the group gains one of the most experienced partners for multi-location rollouts in the education sector as it continues to expand its location network. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to GfW on the transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Eva-Maria Bayer-Kotiers, Taoran Sun and Nino Häberlein (all Private Equity/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Dr. Julian Siller (both Tax), as well as Philipp Büchler (Finance).

June 22, 2026

azur Awards 2026: LARK wins in the category 'Arbeitgeber Region'

The Business Law Powerhouse LARK has been named Regional Employer of the Year at the azur Awards 2026, recognizing the firm’s strong employer profile and its commitment to developing legal talent. The award reflects LARK’s ambition to create an environment in which exceptional lawyers can grow professionally, take on responsibility and make a meaningful impact. In its laudation, azur particularly highlighted LARK’s strong team spirit and a work culture that clearly sets the firm apart from the traditional large-law-firm model. LARK also received top marks for quality of work and work-life balance. The firm’s recent counsel promotions were specifically mentioned as evidence that genuine career opportunities at LARK are more than just a promise.

March 20, 2026

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Social engagement is part of who we are. That’s why our lawyers regularly dedicate their time to providing legal advice free of charge to those who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

LARK Pro Bono practice

We support charitable institutions working in areas such as education, human rights, environment and nature on all corporate and tax law matters. LARK is a member of the global pro bono network TrustLaw.

We are proud to maintain a long-term collaboration with the Munich-based student law clinic Start Right e.V. It supports charitable institutions on all corporate law matters arising in the context of their foundation. LARK comprehensively assists Start Right on their projects both with legal advice and training events.

Contact:
Nadja Crombach (nadja.crombach@lark.de)
Malte Krohn (malte.krohn@lark.de)

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treibgut on the formation of a non-profit entrepreneurial company
EduSparks on the foundation of a non-profit limited liability company
Founders of the social initiative access to justice on the incorporation of the new a2j access to justice gUG
An internationally active nature conservation organization on general tax and corporate law matters
Founders of treibstoff on the establishment of a non-profit organisation
Founders of Schwer Okay on the establishment of a non-profit entrepreneurial company
Founders of CREATE & CRY CLUB on the establishment of a non-profit association

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We believe that diversity makes us stronger — both professionally and personally. That is why we foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves — regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.

In 2025, we were honored with the PRIDE Champion Seal in recognition of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We have also signed the Diversity Charter (Charta der Vielfalt), reaffirming our dedication to an open and appreciative corporate culture — and turning our values into action through concrete initiatives.