17 November 2015 I Deals and Cases

Bär & Karrer Advises KKR on USD 50m Investment in GetYourGuide

KKR, a leading global investment firm, has signed an investment and share purchase agreement together with GetYourGuide's current investors as well as new investors to acquire a minority stake in GetYourGuide AG amounting to USD 50m. GetYourGuide is the world's largest online platform for tours, activities and attractions and offers over 28,800 activities in more than 2,500 destinations.

Bär & Karrer is acting as Swiss legal advisor and Hengeler Mueller as German legal advisor to KKR in this transaction. The Bär & Karrer team includes Christoph Neeracher, Luca Jagmetti, Michael Trippel, Raphael Annasohn, Laura Widmer, Larissa Siegenthaler (all M&A), as well as Markus Wang (IP). The Hengeler Mueller team includes Emanuel Strehle, Philip Goj (both M&A) as well as Fabian Seip and Antonia Wegener (both IP/Regulatory).