Hogan Lovells advises Sparkasse Bremen on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in MC Shape by Rhein Invest

Founded in 2013, MC Shape has developed into a leading fitness club operator for smaller towns in Germany. Today, the group operates 16 owned and 21 franchise studios and has a total subscriber base of more than 80,000 members. Currently concentrated in Southern Germany, MC Shape aims to expand its footprint nationwide. 

Rhein Invest provides professional capital in the German-Dutch market for small and medium-sized enterprises with strong company DNA.

Hogan Lovells has advised the Sparkasse Bremen AG comprehensively on all legal aspects of the financing arrangements.

Hogan Lovells team for Sparkasse Bremen AG

Dr. Thomas Freund (Parter), Tiziana Daxenberger (Senior Associate), Stefanie Grosch (Business Lawyer) (Banking & Finance, Munich);

Dr. Malte Ingwersen (Counsel, Corporate M&A / Private Equity, Hamburg);

Dr. Ingmar Dörr (Partner, Tax, Munich).