Working for many years with leading suppliers and OEMs, and more recently with new digital players, we have built up an extensive network and knowledge of the sector, becoming a trusted adviser for many of the world’s leading automotive players. Our unique automotive transaction experience covers virtually every system and component of a vehicle, all relevant materials, and process technologies.
As the industry goes through unprecedented change, driven by megatrends such as emission reduction, electrification, autonomous driving and connectivity, this fast-changing market calls for an open-minded approach to business strategy and a willingness to collaborate and embrace different perspectives. It also calls for a need to think holistically to make the best decisions, and for flexible, responsive and agile advice from a team which uses its deep knowledge of the industry to deliver the very best outcomes.
The globalised nature of the automotive industry is reflected in our vast international, cross-border deal experience, involving sellers, buyers and targets from all parts of the world.
Adviser to Speeding on its partnership with Hasko Invest
View moreAdviser to MAHLE on the sale of its thermostat business to ADMETOS
View moreAdviser to Drive System Design on its sale to Hinduja Tech
View moreAdviser to the shareholders on the sale of a majority stake in Allgaier to Westron
View moreAdviser to a Chinese state-controlled company on the sale of Innomotive Systems Hainichen to Mutares
View moreAdviser to Kopernikus Automotive on the investment of a minority stake from Continental
View moreAdviser to C2 Capital Partners on its investment in Grupo Simoldes
View moreAdviser to Heitkamp & Thumann on the sale of Westfalia Metal Components to Vollmann Group
View moreAdviser to Mahle on a corporate family rating
View moreAdviser to Rolec Services and One Stop Europe on the sale to Sdiptech
View moreAdviser to PMV and Finindus on the sale of Borit to Weifu
View moreAndre Deloch, Partner, Heidelberg CapitalWe’re grateful for the significant commitment and dedication we received from Clearwater.
Clearwater’s experience and expertise played an important role in finding the right partner and achieving a successful transaction.Angel Robleño, CEO, Grupo Sunviauto
With offices in Europe, the US and Asia, our automotive team can deliver seamless, integrated global advice to SME/owner-managed, corporate and private equity clients.
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worldwide automotive M&A adviser by deal count
35%
cross-border deals
within the last 5 years
20
completed deals with Asian buyers or targets
in the last 10 years
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