Global Transformations
Holistic advice concerning cross-border carve-outs and integration remains crucial
Global reorganization projects of a certain magnitude require an experienced team. With the Global Transformations Group, PwC has assembled a team of experts from the areas of Legal, Tax, Valuations, Finance and Delivering Deal Value to offer holistic support from a single source for cross-border reorganization projects. You can benefit from our long-standing expertise in cross-border carve-outs and post-merger integration.
Pre-M&A Structuring and Carve-out
Companies are subject to a variety of external and internal influences. These industry developments require that business units or product areas be regularly reviewed and assessed. To pursue an active portfolio strategy, certain business segments under consideration are separated from an organizational perspective and prepared for a potential sale or restructuring. Our experienced team of experts supports you in these preparatory steps and accompanies you throughout the entire process.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- The restructuring of companies in response to regulatory changes
- The separation off business units in preparation for a M&A transaction or an IPO
- The transfer of assets within corporate groups to declare distributions, finance new business activities, or clean up balance sheets
- Due diligence to identify and mitigate any risks at an early stage, and to obtain an accurate picture of the business to be spun off
- The implementation of all carve-out transactions worldwide, in particular, the transfer of contracts, real estate, employees and all other assets
Post-M&A Integration
Depending on the economic and entrepreneurial concept associated with an M&A transaction, post-merger integration typically refers to a large number of individual areas, which are to be approached with correspondingly different depths and speeds of integration. This includes, for example, the integration of IT structures, the notification of customers or changes in supply chains. Even in standard cases, early and precise planning is indispensable for the success of any integration. Our experts are at your side throughout this process.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- The legal implementation of acquisition or merger targets
- The efficient use of synergy effects in the context of company acquisitions
- The implementation of all integration transactions worldwide, in particular, the transfer of contracts, real estate, employees and all other assets
- The cost-efficient elimination of redundant local legal entities
Legal Entity Rationalization (LER) und Simplification (LES)
Large legal structures can hinder growth and exacerbate the financial challenges many companies face. With LER and LES, corporate structures are efficiently simplified and redesigned. Our experts advise you on developing and implementing a new structure for legal entities that is flexible, aligned with your company’s strategy and vision, and meets the organizational requirements of the future.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- The development of a group structure that aligns with your strategy and vision for your company
- The detailed assessment of existing organizational structures in the company, and a reconfiguration of your legal group structure
- The implementation of all measures to simplify your structure, in particular, liquidations, mergers and other transactions to eliminate legal entities worldwide
General Corporate und Commercial Structuring
In an ever-changing market environment, companies are confronted with the need to regularly rethink their group structure. Our Global Transformations Group advises you on the structuring of your group, anticipating future growth opportunities, as well as tax and regulatory considerations. You will benefit from the expertise of our lawyers in national and cross-border corporate restructuring efforts.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- Issues relating to national and international corporate law
- Corporate governance issues
- The structuring of assets
- The liability of corporate executive bodies
- The balancing of conflicts of interest in the presence of external shareholders
IP-Reorganization
Intellectual property (IP) is at the core of every successful business strategy. Intellectual property and patents cannot protect the business idea, but in a best-case scenario, they can protect the technology underpinning the business idea and thus the core of the company. A sound IP strategy is, therefore, essential not only in the case of company incorporation, but also in the case of reorganizations through the acquisition of new companies and their assets in the form of IP rights and licences. The Global Transformation Group and our international network will accompany you through all phases of a reorganization, across borders and in all relevant jurisdictions.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- Analysis of IP rights and the IP strategy of companies and corporations
- Valuation of IP assets in the context of reorganization efforts
- Transfer of ownership regarding certain intellectual property rights of acquired subsidiaries, as well as related contracts and licences
Operating Model Reorganization
Every company is different. The transformation and the target must, therefore, be tailored to the organizational context. Not only customers, but also internal stakeholders – such as Senior Management, Human Resources, Finance and IT – must be actively involved in any reorganization. Our team of experts can help you align digital technologies and operational capabilities, in order to deliver significant improvements in revenue, customer experience and costs.
How PwC Legal supports you
Our lawyers advise on:
- The definition and implementation of a suitable operating model
- The analysis of processes, roles, structures and measures within the company
- The reorganization of business units in line with the strategy and purpose of the company
- The implementation of integrated and highly functional solutions