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