About Oliver Markmann

Oliver Markmann is as a Shareholder within the German Private Equity/M&A team, where he focuses on representing a diverse range of private equity and growth equity clients in various private M&A transactions. His work spans buyouts, minority investments, co-investments, equity rollovers, and joint venture structuring, primarily concentrating on the technology, business services, and healthcare & life sciences sectors. Besides his professional commitments, Oliver values the opportunity to share his insights and knowledge through regular contributions to publications and webinars in these fields.

In addition to transactional matters, Oliver provides assistance on general corporate law matters and corporate restructurings.

Oliver earned recognition for his contributions within the industry. He was honored as a Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500’s 2023 edition for M&A and Corporate, alongside acknowledgment as a Key Lawyer for Private Equity. Notably, in 2022, he was among just two lawyers in Germany to be recognized as a 'Rising Star' for M&A by Legal 500. His expertise was further acknowledged in Handelsblatt's 'Best Lawyers' for M&A and Corporate Law in 2023.

Oliver joined the team in 2013. In 2016, Oliver was seconded to Greenberg Traurig's London office.

Concentrations

•Private Equity
•High Growth Equity
•Private & Public M&A
•Joint Ventures
•Corporate Law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers - Recognized, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024
•Listed, The Legal 500 EMEA Guide, 2022-2025
•Next Generation Partners, M&A, 2022-2025
•Next Generation Partners, Corporate, 2022-2025
•Recommended Lawyer, Transactions, 2023-2025
•Recognized Individuals, Venture Capital, 2023-2024
•Recommended Lawyer, Real Estate, 2024
•Key Lawyers, Private Equity, 2022
•Rising Stars, M&A, 2022
•Recognized Individuals, M&A: Mid-Sized Deals (SUB- 500M), 2022
•“Oliver Markmann especially stands out for his ability to remain calm even in stressful situations. He is always gently in manner, firmly in execution - a true negotiation expert.” The Legal 500, 2023
•“Oliver Markmann is also very service-oriented and shows a very high level of commitment. [...] You can rely on him for an accurate and correct result.The Legal 500, 2023
•“Dr Markmann is a hard worker who is always available to us and always seeks pragmatic solutions, but without losing sight of the client's interests.” The Legal 500, 2021
•“For us, Dr Oliver Markmann is one of the best senior associates in the M&A field to be reckoned with in the next few years.” The Legal 500, 2021
•Listed, Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, 2021
•“Top deal captain who is well on his way to following the footsteps of his older partners”, The Legal 500, 2021
•“Dr. Oliver Markmann is an excellent senior associate on the team.” The Legal 500, 2021
•“He can certainly be expected in the future.' The Legal 500, 2021
•“always very responsive, very commercial and good leader in complex situations.' The Legal 500, 2021
•Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2017

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 6
    • Private Equity
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Corporate
    • Life Sciences & Medical Technology
    • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
    • Capital Markets

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Germany
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Essex, Colchester/UK
    Class of 2006
    Other Education
    Berlin/Germany
    Class of 2013
    Second Legal State Exam

    Freie University Berlin/Germany
    Class of 2008
    First Legal State Exam

    Universitat Hamburg/Germany,
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    Oliver Markmann speaks German.
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    Oliver Markmann attended University of Essex, Colchester/UK.
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