Michael Sinhart

Michael specialises in advising on M&A and private equity transactions. He also has in-depth experience in restructuring both in the run-up phase and in the context of insolvencies. In addition, Michael advises on the structuring and dispute resolution of joint ventures and on general corporate law.

A major focus of his practice is advising on infrastructure projects, both in the area of public utilities and social infrastructure. Among other things, he comprehensively advises investors on the market entry and successive portfolio development in this area.

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Career

Since 2017	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2006 – 2017	Associate, Hogan Lovells International LLP (since 2009 as Partner)
2003 – 2005	Associate, RP Richter Partner, Munich

2001 – 2003

Associate, Holme, Roberts & Owen, Munich

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Education

2006	Admitted as lawyer, Frankfurt
2001	Admitted as lawyer, Munich
2001	Second legal state examination

1999

First legal state examination

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Additional languages

English

Expertise

Services and Groups Corporate/M&A & capital markets Restructuring & insolvency

Sectors Life sciences & healthcare Energy & infrastructure Real estate Biotech Medical devices Pharmaceuticals

Experience

Formycon	Under the leadership of the Frankfurt-based Taylor-Wessing partners Lars-Gerrit Lüßmann and Michael Sinhart, Formycon AG and ATHOS KG are merging their development activities in the field of so-called biosimilars, the follow-up products of biological medicines (biologics), in a long-term strategic partnership. The centrepiece of this agreement is Formycon AG’s participation in the rights of two biosimilars. The volume of the legally complex transaction (aggregate counter-performance) adds up to approximately 650 million euros.
Acquisition of business segment from Danish FLSmitdth	Nantong Rainbow Heavy industries, the Nantong-based manufacturer of heavy machineries (eg portal and overhead cranes) on the acquisition of the "material handling" business segment (including the Wadgassen factory in Saarland / Germany) from the Danish plant manufacturer FLSmitdth.
Acquisition of a wind farm in Sweden (45MW)	A financial investor on the acquisition including full scope due diligence of a 45MW wind farm in Sweden (including construction, permitting, land uses, grid connection, remuneration/PPA etc.), an on the preparation of transaction documents (SPA) and coordination of local advisors to the transaction.

Mezzanine equity refinancing of a wind and solar PV portfolio (60MW) in Italy

A financial investor on the mezzanine equity refinancing including a full scope due diligence of a 60MW wind and solar photovoltaic portfolio in Italy (including construction, permitting, land uses, grid connection, remuneration/PPA etc.), preparation of transaction documents (financing and security package) and including coordination of local advisors to the transaction.

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