The advisors of Vision Mittelstand Partners on partnership with Woodmark

Led by Hamburg Partner Dr. Jan Philipp Feigen and Munich Counsel Dr. Philipp Strümpell (BOTH PICTURED, LEFT TO RIGHT), global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised funds managed by Vision Mittelstand Partners Management (VMP) on a strategic partnership with Woodmark Consulting (Woodmark). The objective is to build a leading Data & AI ecosystem in Germany.

Growth is planned both organically and through the integration of additional data specialists. VMP is acquiring a majority stake in Woodmark and providing additional capital for future acquisitions. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.

Vision Mittelstand Partners offers entrepreneurially-led mid-market companies an alternative to traditional investment models in the areas of digitalization and automation, and supports companies that are driving this transformation significantly forward.

Woodmark is considered one of the leading consulting firms for data-driven business models and digital transformation. The team supports clients in realizing the full potential of their data – from developing modern data strategies and optimizing processes to implementing AI applications.

Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive advice to VMP on the negotiation, preparation of the share purchase agreement (SPA) and shareholders’ agreement, as well as the establishment of the transaction structure.

Hogan Lovells team for Vision Mittelstand Partners included: Dr. Jan Philipp Feigen (Partner), Dr. Philipp Strümpell (Counsel, Munich), Dr. Maximilian Menges (Partner), Dr. Daniel Mattig (Counsel), Dr. Sebastian Merkel (Associate) (Private Equity, Hamburg); Dr. Thomas Freund (Partner, Munich), Bianca Engelmann (Partner, Frankfurt) (Banking & Finance); Dr. Justus Frank (Counsel, Employment Law, Düsseldorf); Christian Ritz (Partner, Compliance & Regulatory, Munich).