Sycamore Partners acquires Walgreens Boots for $23.7 billion: the advisors
Hengeler Mueller, with a team led by M&A partner Annika Clauss (PICTURED), is advising Sycamore Partners on the German aspects of its up to $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), in particular in relation to its significant German business including Alliance Healthcare Deutschland. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval by the WBA shareholders.
Sycamore Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day.
Hengeler Mueller has advised Sycamore Partners together with US-based law firm Davis Polk.
