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The German banking and finance team concentrates on syndicated loans, acquisition financing, leveraged finance and restructuring as well as real estate financing. A further focus of our practice is export and project finance. Our clients include major German and international banks, state banks, investors, private equity sponsors and debt funds.

We were also involved in a large number of complex, cross-border financing transactions in the market in the current reporting period.

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Banking & Finance - Germany

5
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.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented Oldenburgische Landesbank in a debut acquisition financing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Oliver Socher
4
Oliver Socher
4
Band 4

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 displays client awareness as well as legal competence.

Matthias Töke
U
Matthias Töke
U
Up and Coming

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

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

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

Michael Foundethakis
Michael Foundethakis
Expertise Based Abroad

Michael Foundethakis is qualified to practise in France, the Republic of Ireland and the UK. He advises on structured trade and export finance. He has particular strength in cross-border work, with clients including leading international financial institutions and activity involving African jurisdictions.

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Germany

Banking & Finance

Oliver Socher
4
Oliver Socher
4
Band 4
Matthias Töke
U
Matthias Töke
U
Up and Coming
Michael Foundethakis
Michael Foundethakis
Germany, expertise based abroad in France

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