Berlin—Global law firm Dentons has advised Securitas, the world's leading intelligent protective services partner, on its acquisition of Protection One, the German market leader specializing in remote technology-driven security solutions and electronic security. The acquisition will enhance Securitas' protective services capabilities in Germany and is in line with its strategy of doubling its security solutions and electronic security sales by 2023. Protection One is present in 12 locations in Germany, offering remote monitoring services with 24/7 real-time intervention. Closing of the transaction is subject to approval by the German Federal Cartel Office.

The Dentons team advised Securitas on all legal aspects of the transaction, including the share purchase agreement, the legal due diligence, W&I insurance and the filing with the German competition authority.

The team was led by Dr. Rebekka Hye-Knudsen, partner in Dentons' Corporate team in Berlin, with support from partners Philipp Becker (Corporate/M&A), Dr. Markus Diepold (Employment), Volker Mergener (Real Estate), Dr. Stefan Dittmer (IP), Dr. Ilka Mehdorn (Public Law), Dr. Christian Schefold (Data Privacy), Dr. Josef Hainz (Competition), Hauke Thieme (Tax), Judith Aron (Compliance), counsel Torsten Jähnichen (Real Estate), Minh Riemann (Employment), Julia Wiencke (IP), senior associates Dr. Tobias Bünten (Corporate/M&A), Holger Hölkemeier (Tax), and associates Matthieu Emonet (Corporate/M&A), Daniel Dirmeier (Employment), Dominika Wojewska (Competition), Sebastian von Haldenwang (Data Privacy), Nastasia Achilles (IP) and Johanna Flor (Public Law).

Commenting on the acquisition, Dr. Rebekka Hye-Knudsen said, "We are delighted to have advised our long-standing client Securitas on its acquisition of Protection One, thereby bringing to bear our extensive experience with advising investors on acquisitions in Germany."

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