VOLKER KULLMANN focuses on private equity (leveraged buy-out), M&A transactions, and corporate finance. He represented Ardian, Bridgepoint, Rivean Capital (formerly Gilde Buy Out Partners), Intermediate Capital Group, Rodenstock group, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and many other clients in complex national and international transactions.
Volker is ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers Europe (Germany) for Private Equity. In previous editions, he is described by clients as “clearly good,” (Chambers Europe — Germany — 2023) “a very gifted corporate lawyer,” “extremely intelligent,” and “always one step ahead,” (Chambers Europe — Germany — 2020), “he knows the details well, he can be pragmatic and he has an extremely good amount of experience. He always does a great job.” (Chambers Europe — Germany — 2019). IFLR1000 recommends Volker as a “Leading Lawyer” for Corporate/M&A and Private Equity. In the 2022/2023 edition of the JUVE Handbook, Volker is recognized as “Often Recommended” for Private Equity and M&A, with sources telling the publication he is “always solution-oriented.” The 2023/2024 edition recognized him for M&A. Handelsblatt Best Lawyers 2022 named Volker “Lawyer of the Year” in Private Equity Law. The 2023 edition ranks him as “Best Lawyer” in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Volker has also been included in Wirtschaftswoche’s annual list of “Most Renowned M&A Lawyers.”
Prior to joining Sidley in 2017, Volker was a partner in another international law firm.
He is fluent in German, English, and French.