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Astera Legal stands out for its top-tier legal advice, client focus, and strong PE relationships (ARCHIMED, Quadriga, Fremman, CAPVIS, Permira). Their market insights and broad network enable proactive responses to market shifts. 90% of deals are multi-jurisdictional (Europe, UK, US, Asia), with 90% of clients European. As German counsel, they often lead German financings. Their deep market intelligence, fueled by an extensive network including international firms like, allows them to anticipate and respond effectively to market changes.


Key transactions include advising ARCHIMED on the ZYTOMICS recapitalization, Permira on the valantic refinancing, Armira on two acquisitions, Fremman Capital on the rehaneo acquisition, and representing lenders on financings for AUCTUS, Quadriga, Raiffeisenlandesbank, and Paragon.


Another highlight includes advising a leading financial investor on the complex refinancing of a pan-European retail group, involving multiple jurisdictions and intricate security structures. Astera Legal's expertise in cross-border transactions and distressed situations was crucial in achieving a successful outcome for the client. Their strategic vision, responsiveness, and collaborative approach were key to navigating the complexities and securing a favorable resolution.


Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Germany

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Astera Legal is building a reputable banking and finance practice that caters to a range of German and international debt funds, private equity firms and banks. It specialises in borrower-side acquisition finance as well as growth finance.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Astera Legal baut eine renommierte Bank- und Finanzpraxis auf, die eine Reihe von deutschen und internationalen Debt-Fonds, Private-Equity-Gesellschaften und Banken betreut. Sie ist spezialisiert auf die Akquisitionsfinanzierung auf Kreditnehmerseite sowie auf die Wachstumsfinanzierung.

Work Highlights

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  • Astera Legal advised Permira Credit on an expansion of the financing structure of the valantic group. 

  • Astera Legal hat Permira Credit bei einer Erweiterung der Finanzierungsstruktur der valantic Gruppe beraten. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernd Egbers
4
Bernd Egbers
Head of Banking & Finance
4
Band 4

Bernd Egbers is a well-known practitioner who is an experienced adviser to borrowers and lenders, including leading banks, debt funds and startups. His expertise includes LBOs and acquisition financing, refinancings and corporate loans.

Bernd Egbers is very well informed about the market, has deep knowledge of current lending situations and terms and is helpful in guiding us.

Bernd Egbers is a very experienced and entrepreneurial lawyer who focuses on the main topics.

Bernd Egbers is a great lawyer who understands complex situations immediately.

Bernd Egbers always delivers for me.

Bernd Egbers ist ein bekannter Praktiker, der Kreditnehmer und Kreditgeber, darunter führende Banken, Debt Funds und Startups, als erfahrener Berater tätig ist. Seine Expertise umfasst LBOs und Akquisitionsfinanzierungen, Refinanzierungen und Unternehmenskredite.

Bernd Egbers liefert immer für mich.

Bernd Egbers ist ein sehr erfahrener und unternehmerisch denkender Rechtsanwalt, der sich auf die Hauptthemen konzentriert.

Bernd Egbers ist ein großartiger Anwalt, der komplexe Sachverhalte sofort versteht.

Bernd Egbers ist sehr gut über den Markt informiert, kennt die aktuellen Kreditsituationen und -konditionen sehr gut und steht uns bei der Führung zur Seite.

Isabell Hitzer
5
Isabell Hitzer
5
Band 5

Isabell Hitzer advises banks, direct lenders and sponsors, and is particularly active on acquisition finance transactions.

Isabell Hitzer represents us calmly and thoughtfully.

Isabell Hitzer berät Banken, Direktkreditgeber und Sponsoren und ist insbesondere bei Akquisitionsfinanzierungen tätig.

Isabell Hitzer vertritt uns ruhig und nachdenklich.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Germany

Banking & Finance

Bernd Egbers
4
Bernd Egbers
Head of Banking & Finance
4
Band 4
Isabell Hitzer
5
Isabell Hitzer
5
Band 5

Members

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Benedikt Ruck

Bernd Egbers

Bernd Egbers

Head of Department

Daniel Kriesmair

Philipp Hogrefe

Clients

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ARCHIMED

AUCTUS

Ardian

Armira

Blue Cap AG

Capvis

DUBAG

EMZ

Equistone

FSN

Fremman

GRIP

NordLB

Paragon

Permira Credit

Quadriga

RAG-Stiftung

Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich

SEVEST

Sparkase Rhein-Nahe

Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw

Volksbank eG - die Gestalterbank

Industries

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Acquisition Finance

Finance

Leveraged Finance

Private Equity

Restructuring