The advisors of Sparkasse Bremen on financing of Rhein Invest’s acquisition in MC Shape
Under the lead of Munich partner Dr. Thomas Freund (PICTURED), global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Sparkasse Bremen AG on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in the German fitness company MC Shape Holding by Dutch investment manager Rhein Invest.
Founded in 2013, MC Shape has grown into a leading fitness studio operator for smaller cities in Germany. Today, the group operates 16 company-owned and 21 franchise studios, serving more than 80,000 members. Currently focused on southern Germany, the company plans to expand its offering nationwide.
Rhein Invest provides capital to small and medium-sized enterprises with strong business DNA in the German-Dutch market.
Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive legal advice to Sparkasse Bremen AG on all aspects of the financing arrangements.
Hogan Lovells team advising Sparkasse Bremen AG:
Dr. Thomas Freund (Partner), Tiziana Daxenberger (Senior Associate), Stefanie Grosch (Business Lawyer) (Banking & Finance, Munich);
Dr. Malte Ingwersen (Counsel, Corporate M&A / Private Equity, Hamburg);
Dr. Ingmar Dörr (Partner, Tax, Munich).
