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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

Germany Guide 2026 : Germany

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Our practice is particularly noted for its proficiency in acquisition finance, project finance, restructuring and insolvency, financial services regulation, structured finance, trade and export finance, real estate finance and securitization. Our extensive coverage allows us to seamlessly manage multi-layered processes and minimizes the inefficiencies of using multiple law firms. Furthermore, Baker McKenzie is a pioneer in the use of alternative business models and innovative approaches to service delivery, including harnessing the latest technology, to reduce the overall cost to our clients.

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Banking & Finance - Germany

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie regularly advises well-known German and international clients such as banks and debt funds on a wide array of finance matters. The team is particularly experienced in handling acquisition financing and corporate loans, and often acts for lenders and syndicates on cross-border transactions. The law firm also assists with exit financings and revolving credit facilities.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist
Baker McKenzie berät regelmäßig namhafte deutsche und internationale Mandanten wie Banken und Debt-Fonds in einer Vielzahl von Finanzfragen. Das Team verfügt über besondere Erfahrung in der Akquisitionsfinanzierung und der Vergabe von Unternehmenskrediten und vertritt häufig Kreditgeber und Konsortien bei grenzüberschreitenden Transaktionen. Die Kanzlei unterstützt zudem bei Exit-Finanzierungen und revolvierenden Kreditlinien.
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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Oldenburgische Landesbank in an acquisition financing.

  • Baker McKenzie vertrat die Oldenburgische Landesbank bei einer Akquisitionsfinanzierung.

Strengths

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  • The team at Baker McKenzie is very friendly and responsive and provides a high level of work.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

  • The team is self-thinking and proactive, often anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they become problems.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

  • Baker McKenzie has the size and capabilities to handle holistic and cross-border deals.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

  • The law firm provides very good analysis of complex matters and good solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

  • Baker McKenzie offers very innovative, high technological knowledge and the lawyers are hands-on.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Baker McKenzie verfügt über die Größe und die Kompetenzen, um ganzheitliche und grenzüberschreitende Transaktionen abzuwickeln.
    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Oliver Socher
    Oliver Socher

    Oliver Socher

    Oliver Socher often assists leading national and global banks with a variety of matters, which include acquisition and corporate finance transactions and amendments to existing structures.

    Oliver Socher berät regelmäßig führende nationale und internationale Banken in verschiedenen Angelegenheiten, darunter Akquisitions- und Unternehmensfinanzierungstransaktionen sowie die Anpassung bestehender Strukturen.

    • Oliver Socher displays client awareness as well as legal competence.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany

    • Oliver Socher beweist sowohl Kundenorientierung als auch juristische Kompetenz.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
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  • Matthias Töke
    Matthias Töke

    Matthias Töke

    Matthias Töke often advises bank lenders, sponsors and portfolio companies on leveraged and investment-grade financing transactions.

    Matthias Töke berät häufig Banken, Sponsoren und Portfoliounternehmen bei fremdfinanzierten und Investment-Grade-Finanzierungen.

    • Matthias Töke is really good on complex finance structurings that require wearing both commercial and legal hats.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany

    • Matthias Töke is an engaged partner with high subject knowledge. He is very prepared to go the extra mile.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
    • Matthias Töke ist ein engagierter Partner mit fundierten Fachkenntnissen. Er ist sehr bereit, sich über das übliche Maß hinaus zu engagieren.
      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
    • Matthias Töke ist wirklich gut in komplexen Finanzstrukturen, die sowohl kaufmännische als auch juristische Kompetenz erfordern.
      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
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