
Private Equity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate
Dr. Markus Paul is a Partner at Freshfields, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. With over two decades of experience, he is a leading practitioner in private equity, specializing in public and private M&A, particularly leveraged buyouts. Markus partners with private equity funds and financial investors, providing pragmatic, hands-on advice to help clients achieve successful transactions. His extensive track record across diverse industries and countries offers clients a critical advantage. Fluent in English and German, Markus combines strong commercial acumen with forward-thinking strategies to align with clients' ambitions.
Penta
Permira
Blackstone
Warburg Pincus
Associate
2001 – 2008
Partner
2008 – 2025
Visiting Scholar, Duke University School of Law
First State Examination; Dr. jur., Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg