DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT
July 7, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte has advised the private equity firm VR Equitypartner (VREP) on the acquisition of a stake in the Kaske Group.
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the Kaske Group combines one of the largest digital health databases in the DACH region with data-driven software, AI, and service solutions. With more than 100 clients and projects across 22 European countries, the Group provides end-to-end support to its clients, from strategic data analysis through to implementation.
VR Equitypartner, a subsidiary of DZ Bank, is one of the leading equity providers for small and SMEs in the DACH region. The company offers strategic solutions to small and medium-sized family-owned businesses facing complex financing challenges.
The McDermott team was led by partner Christian Marzlin, and included partners Heiko Kermer, Benedikt von Schorlemer, Christian Driessen-Rolf, Steffen Woitz, Philip Schmidt, Ludwig Zesch, Johannes Honzen, Jana Grieb, counsel Marcus Fischer, as well as associates Jennifer Rogalski, Jan Ischreyt, Alina Dietrich, Tim Becker, and Tatjana Kuhlen.
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