Gerhard Wacker

Partner | Head of Legal Co-Lead, Head of Deals/M&A Berlin Nuremberg

Address

PwC Legal

Kapelle-Ufer 4

10117 Berlin

Contact

Tel.  +49 911 94985-281

Email  E-Mail

Qualification

  • Lawyer (Rechtsanwalt) 2001
  • Various publications and lectures on topics of M&A and venture capital

Expertise

  • Venture capital investors
  • Private equity investors
  • Growth techs
  • Start-ups
  • Family offices
  • Industrial companies

Languages

  • German
  • English
I offer

About me

Gerhard Wacker provides advice on transactions to German and international investors (growth techs, start-ups, private equity, venture capital, family offices) and technology companies, especially in relation to venture capital and tech transactions of all types. He is also the (co-)author of various publications (e.g. the Venture Capital Study) and is a speaker at events dealing with venture capital. He has been listed as a “Leading advisor for venture capital” in Germany (JUVE)

Career
  • Since 2020: Head of PwC Legal Deals/M&A Germany
  • Since 2015: PwC Legal, Nuremberg
  • Until 2014: Partner in the area of corporate/M&A at an international business law firm in Nuremberg
  • Until 2004: employed at an international business law firm in the area of corporate/M&A in Cologne
  • Until 2001: legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) in Nuremberg and Cologne
  • Until 2000: student at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg
Publications
  • Venture Capital Studie (jährlich)
Mentions
  • “Best Lawyers: Venture Capital” – Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2024
  • Gerhard Wacker is listed as a “Leading advisor for venture capital” in Germany (JUVE 2022/2023), “Frequently recommended lawyer” for M&A and “Absolute specialist in the area of VC and M&A” (competitor) (JUVE 2022/2023)
  • “Satisfied for many years”, (client) (JUVE 2020/2021)
  • “Absolute specialist in the area of VC and M&A, great negotiating capabilities, available around the clock” (competitor) (JUVE 2022/2023)