Hogan Lovells Cadwalader with Sodexo on Menü2000 acquisition
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised the Sodexo group on the acquisition of Menü2000, an independent provider of workplace catering services in Germany. The transaction adds to Sodexo’s food services business in Germany and forms part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the sector.
Menü2000 is a family-owned business founded in 1969. It operates approximately 250 company restaurants for about 200 clients across a range of industries.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team
The team was led by Frankfurt-based partner Christoph Naumann and Paris-based partner Xavier Doumen. Senior associate Konstantin Weber and associate Alicia Bäuerle supported them on all transactional aspects.
On the specialist workstreams, partner Martin Sura and senior associates Philipp Reckers and Jonathan Möller handled the antitrust work. Partner Markus Franken and senior associate Elena Platte covered real estate. Counsel Fabian Pfuhl and senior associate Felix Ackermann advised on data privacy. Partner Florian Unseld, senior associate Niklas Knop and associate Theresa Hager supported on commercial agreements. Senior associates Paul Single and Sophia Gottschlich covered employment matters, while senior associate Thomas Frank focused on pensions.
