Wagner & Hines Facilitates UWS Sale to Attikon
Deal News | Jun 23, 2025 | Hines Associates
Hines Associates Limited proudly announced that Wagner & Hines Associates GmbH, their joint venture in Germany, played a pivotal role as the exclusive financial advisor to UWS Assekuranz-Makler GmbH in its sale to ATTIKON Finanz AG. Based near Hamburg, UWS specializes in insurance brokerage services, operating as a significant player within its sector. The joint venture showcases Hines Associates' expanding influence in the European market, with Wagner & Hines accelerating their momentum as a strategic advisor in critical transactions. This deal underscores their expertise in maneuvering complex financial landscapes and delivering outcomes aligned with client objectives.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Insurance
Geography
- Germany – The transaction involves German companies, including Wagner & Hines Associates GmbH and UWS Assekuranz-Makler GmbH, indicating the geographic focus on Germany.
Industry
- Financial Services – This industry is relevant due to the advisory role played by Wagner & Hines Associates and the involvement of ATTIKON Finanz AG and UWS in the finance and insurance sectors.
- Insurance – UWS Assekuranz-Makler GmbH operates as an insurance broker, making the insurance industry relevant for this transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hines Associates Limited | Advisor | Company | A financial advisory firm that partnered in the joint venture guiding the sale of UWS. |
| Wagner & Hines Associates GmbH | Financial Advisor | Company | The joint venture in Germany that acted as the exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. |
| UWS Assekuranz-Makler GmbH | Target | Company | A specialist insurance broker based near Hamburg, the company being sold in the transaction. |
| ATTIKON Finanz AG | Buyer | Company | The company acquiring UWS Assekuranz-Makler GmbH. |