Atania secures financing for merger success

Goodwin, a prominent law firm, has played a pivotal role in advising the tax, audit, and transaction advisory platform Atania, which is backed by GREENPEAK Partners, on the financing of its partnership with the LKC Group. This significant collaboration is set to bolster the standing of both entities as leading providers of tax advisory and audit services in the ever competitive market. It will also facilitate LKC's ongoing growth within the umbrella of the atania Group.

LKC Group stands out as an association of over 30 companies employing around 700 individuals and is recognised as one of the foremost providers of tax advisory and audit services in Southern Germany. Under the new strategic partnership with atania, LKC will retain its decentralised identity and maintain a close connection to its clients, ensuring the harmonious integration of services. The three founding partners, Nicolas Kemper, Dr. Stefan Berz, and Dr. Franz-Stephan von Gronau, will continue to oversee daily operations, with Kemper also joining the atania leadership team, ensuring continuity and stability in the management structure.

Founded in 2025, atania emerged as an independent platform established by GREENPEAK Partners, focusing on tax advisory, audit, transaction, transformation, and other related services. It primarily caters to mid-sized corporations in Germany and other territories, aiming to fulfil their unique needs. GREENPEAK Partners itself is an investment firm dedicated to the growth and development of mid-sized corporate entities, boasting an impressive track record. Its strategic buy-and-build approach is designed to craft market-leading platforms that align with sustainable interests and ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. To date, GREENPEAK has been successful in nurturing numerous established platforms that collectively generate annual revenues exceeding 1 billion euros.

The Goodwin transaction team involved in this significant advisory role comprised Winfried Carli, Folko Moroni, Marius Garnatz Maskus, Anna Zoth, and Rina Omura, all esteemed members of the Private Equity/Debt Finance division based in Munich.