POELLATH advises Maxburg on the acquisition of Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH

Maxburg Beteiligungen IV GmbH & Co. KG (“Maxburg”), an investment company advised by Maxburg Capital Management GmbH, has acquired a majority stake in Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH, a leading provider of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services in Germany. POELLATH provided tax advice to Maxburg in connection with the transaction.

Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH has been carrying out complex rock drilling projects for general contractors, grid operators and public-sector clients since 2010. With its expertise in drilling in challenging ground conditions, the company supports, in particular, the expansion of energy infrastructure and the associated installation of cables, including for connecting renewable energy sources and expanding power grids. With its expertise in rock drilling, Schmallenberger Bohrservice GmbH contributes to the future-proof development of Germany’s infrastructure. Together with Maxburg, the company plans to further drive its organic and inorganic growth. Founder David Martins will remain with the company as managing director and has made a significant reinvestment.

Maxburg is an investment management firm focused on German-speaking countries that pri-marily supports companies in partnership to drive sustainable growth. The firm currently has capital commitments of more than EUR 1 billion.

POELLATH advised Maxburg on all tax law matters relating to the acquisition with the following Munich-based team:

• Gerald Herrmann (associated partner, tax)
• Jannis Lührs (senior associate, tax)