Baker McKenzie Advises Perrigo on Sale of Shares in Richard Bittner AG

Baker McKenzie has provided comprehensive legal counsel to global healthcare leader Perrigo Company plc in the sale of shares of its Austriansubsidiary, Richard Bittner AG.

Richard Bittner AG, headquartered in Vienna, specializes in the development and marketing of over-the-counter (OTC) medications and dietary supplements. The company operates in several European markets and has extensive expertise in herbal medicines and pharmaceutical specialty products.

Baker McKenzie Austria advised Perrigo on all legal aspects of the transaction, leveraging its extensive experience in healthcare transactions. Gerhard Hermann, lead partner at Baker McKenzie, commented: "We are delighted to have successfully supported Perrigo in this transaction."

This transaction aligns with Perrigo's long-term strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus more on its core business of over-the-counter health products.

Team:

The core Baker McKenzie M&A team included Gerhard Hermann (Partner, Corporate, Vienna), Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler (Partner, Corporate, Vienna), and Klara Kastner (Associate, Corporate, Vienna), with additional support from Edmund Schuster (Counsel, Corporate, Vienna), Anita Lukascheck (Counsel, Antitrust, Vienna), Philipp Stanek (Counsel, Tax, Vienna), Martina Grama (Counsel, IP, Vienna), and Frank Pflüger (Partner, Pharma, Frankfurt).

About Baker McKenzie:

With over 2,700 lawyers in 45 countries, Baker McKenzie is a global leader in transactional advice. The firm is renowned for its expertise in complex, cross-border transactions, with more than 65% of its transactions being multi-jurisdictional. Over the past decade, Baker McKenzie has consistently been recognized as one of the top three firms for cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by volume. Our teams combine global market knowledge with local expertise, offering a unique blend of "local" and "global." Complex business challenges require an integrated response across various markets, sectors, and legal fields. Baker McKenzie's client solutions provide seamless advice supported by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as top-notch local market knowledge from more than 70 offices worldwide. The Vienna office is recognized as one of Austria's leading law firms, distinguished by a dynamic team of around 60 top lawyers and a renowned support network. We stay up-to-date with developments and develop innovative legal strategies essential for meeting the complex demands of today's world. For more information, visit Baker McKenzie Austria.