Hogan Lovells advises Oldenburgische Landesbank on the financing of an acquisition of a majority stake in Pfanner by GENUI

Hogan Lovells advises Oldenburgische Landesbank on the financing of an acquisition of a majority stake in Pfanner by GENUI

Press releases | 20 January 2026

Led by Munich partner Dr. Thomas Freund, global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised Oldenburgische Landesbank on the financing of an acquisition of a majority stake in Pfanner Holding AG by private investment firm GENUI. 

Pfanner is an Austrian manufacturer of personal protective equipment and leading producer of high-quality head protection and protective clothing for professionals in forestry and arboriculture. With this transaction, founder Anton Pfanner secures a sustainable succession solution, 35 years after founding the company.

GENUI is a private investment company headquartered in Hamburg and Zurich. Founded in 2014 by renowned entrepreneurs and experienced investment professionals, GENUI follows the principle of “Good Entrepreneurship”, combining attractive returns with positive impact.

Hogan Lovells advised Oldenburgische Landesbank on all aspects of the acquisition financing. Dr. Thomas Freund and his team regularly advise banks and capital providers on complex acquisition and financing structures and have extensive experience in both national and cross-border transactions.

Hogan Lovells team for Oldenburgische Landesbank AG

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