Luther advises ALGOL GmbH on merger with international management consultancy Argon & Co

The Germany-based consulting firm ALGOL supports extensive digital transformation programmes. Its client base includes both medium-sized companies and large listed corporations. As a result of the merger, ALGOL GmbH's clients will benefit from a significantly expanded service portfolio for demanding transformation projects in a wide range of industries – from SMEs to DAX-listed companies. ALGOL will also benefit from the international positioning and expertise of the Argon & Co Group. At the same time, Argon & Co is systematically expanding its own presence in the DACH region and consolidating its market position in a strategically important core market.

An experienced M&A team at Luther, led by Dr Thomas Halberkamp and Stefan Tolksdorf, provided strategic and legal advice to Benjamin Trümpler, founder and previous majority shareholder of ALGOL GmbH, throughout all phases of the transaction. Luther was primarily responsible for structuring the cross-border merger, coordinated the complex legal and tax issues and led the contract negotiations with Argon & Co. Thanks to integrated advice and rigorous negotiation, a viable and future-oriented transaction structure was implemented. With regard to the cross-border aspects, the team was supported by Fidal Avocats from France, a member of the unyer network.

Benjamin Trümpler says: ‘I felt very well taken care of by Luther throughout the entire transaction. Dr Halberkamp and Mr Tolksdorf implemented all points quickly and in a goal-oriented manner to my complete satisfaction. I am extremely satisfied with the efficient advice and the negotiated result.’

About ALGOL GmbH

ALGOL GmbH is a management consultancy founded in 2007 for demanding transformation projects in a wide range of industries – from SMEs to DAX-listed companies. Its comprehensive, long-term services range from problem analysis to targeted problem solving, including tailor-made project management.

‘ALGOL brings strong implementation skills to the table, particularly in the areas of programme and project management, operational excellence and AI governance,’ says Benjamin Trümpler, founder of ALGOL Consulting. ‘This integration enables us to translate strategic ambitions into tangible results and maximise the impact of our transformations.’

About Argon & Co

Argon & Co is an international management consultancy specialising in operations and transformation strategy with offices around the world. With its expertise in supply chain planning, production, logistics, procurement, finance and shared services, Argon & Co offers its clients sustainable, effective and wide-ranging transformation consulting services.

‘This milestone marks an important step in strengthening Argon & Co's presence in the DACH region and expanding our ability to implement end-to-end transformations,’ concludes Jean-François Laget, Group CEO of Argon & Co.

For Luther:

Corporate/M&A: Dr Thomas Halberkamp (Partner); Stefan Tolksdorf, LL.M. (Senior Associate); Dr Julian Schüßler (Associate); Dr Andreas Blunk, MLE (Partner); Marc Urlichs (Counsel); Mike Hillers (Associate); Dr Lennard Oonk (Associate)

Tax: Dr Zacharias Schneider, LL.B., LL.M. (Partner); Dr Marco-Marcel Niebuhr (Senior Associate); Susanna Seufferth (Associate)

Commercial: Dr Kuuya Chibanguza, LL.B. (Partner)

Employment: Dr Lisa Kraayvanger (Senior Associate)

For FIDAL:

Nathalie Saurin Ruiz (Partner); Jean-Pascal Parant (Equity Senior Associate)