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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: Debt

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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A&O Shearman

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Capital Markets: Debt - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman showcases a solid practice with comprehensive coverage across the capital markets spectrum. The law firm's DCM team offers advice on a range of topics, such as debt issuance programmes and topical issues such as green bonds and crypto ETNs. The team around Marc Plepelits is furthermore respected for its expertise in ECM mandates, advising investors and corporates on cross-border IPOs, capital increases and share placements. Clients also benefit from the law firm's strength in structured finance matters, which span from complex synthetic securitisations to regulatory work pertaining to issuance platforms. Its international network renders A&O Shearman a strong choice for clients seeking cross-border assistance.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Global Wafers on the issuance of exchangeable bonds, including complex hedging structures, with a volume of approximately EUR350 million.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman is an excellent choice.

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  • A&O Shearman are technically excellent and achieve solutions for their clients.

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  • A&O Shearman has an extremely good capital markets team who have a very strong track record and are hands-on.

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  • A&O Shearman not only focus on legal issues but also take into account entrepreneurial, tactical and economic aspects.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Knut Sauer
    Knut Sauer

    Knut Sauer

    Knut Sauer heads the law firm's German equity capital markets team. His experience includes advising on share placements, convertible bond transactions and capital raises with subscription rights. Sauer acts for corporate issuers and underwriting banks as well as IPO investors.

    • Knut Sauer has a very good understanding of our company and the market.

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    • Knut Sauer is super experienced.

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  • Marc Plepelits
    Marc Plepelits

    Marc Plepelits

    Marc Plepelits is respected for his strength in DCM mandates, covering high-yield transactions and large-scale bond and note issuances. Clients equally benefit from his expertise in the ECM world, where his repertoire includes capital increases and rights issuances. Admitted to the New York Bar and as the head of A&O Shearman's US corporate finance team in Germany, he complements this offering with particular strength in cross-border mandates connected to the USA. He is additionally versed in matters relating to Austria, where he also attained his master juris.

    • Marc Plepelits has a routine, unagitated handling of the mandate.

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  • Stefan Henkelmann
    Stefan Henkelmann

    Stefan Henkelmann

    Stefan Henkelmann advises on cross-border securitisations and covered bond programmes, as well as the development of lending and securitisation platforms. He often acts for asset managers and financial institutions.

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