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Clifford Chance LLP

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Germany

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance possesses an esteemed banking and finance practice which is recognised for its work on complex domestic as well as multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. The team covers a broad spectrum, ranging from direct lending and acquisition finance to syndicated loans and revolving credit facilities. Its clientele of well-known German and international corporates, and banks from both the borrower and lender sides, further illustrates the law firm's standing in the market. Clients also value the regulatory offering at Clifford Chance, with the team advising on matters including industry master agreements, bank M&A and reorganisations. The department is additionally versed in handling bank insolvencies as well as banking compliance, crypto regulations, sanctions advice and litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised the Bank of America on providing a EUR5 billion new credit line.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has strong expertise across the loan spectrum. It is also well positioned to defend lenders' interests well in a very detailed manner while still taking a commercial approach.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers are very quick and great negotiators and can finalise successfully.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • What I always appreciate is that the team has a lot of common sense and pragmatism. It is solution-oriented - it's not just long-winded 'ifs' and 'whens' in its memos, it's actually usable advice.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • The Clifford Chance team is on top of fast-moving and complex challenges and provides multiple solutions before they even occur.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance offers pragmatic advice based on deep knowledge.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bettina Steinhauer
    Bettina Steinhauer

    Bettina Steinhauer

    Bettina Steinhauer is highly recognised for her top-level advice on large-scale corporate and investment-grade financing transactions, including bridge financings, acquisition finance and refinancings. With her further prowess in handling cross-border work, she is a primary point of contact for leading internationally active banks and syndicates. She is also active in domestic ESG-linked lending as well as assisting corporate borrowers with global financing deals.

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  • Marc Benzler
    Marc Benzler

    Marc Benzler

    Marc Benzler is held in high regard for his excellent regulatory expertise. He regularly advises international banks and banking associations on a broad array of topics, ranging from industry master agreements to deposit protection scheme admissions and regulatory aspects of transactions. His further expertise in fintech mandates, including MiCA compliance, makes him an attractive choice for a wide range of mandates.

    • He has impressive knowledge and is pragmatic and available.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • He always attends to us as the client and it feels like he actually cares. His advice is solution-oriented.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Marc Benzler works incredibly hard. He is willing and able to take on fast-moving and complex challenges.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • Marc Benzler understands the key topics and knows what needs to be done.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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  • Steffen Schellschmidt
    Steffen Schellschmidt

    Steffen Schellschmidt

    Steffen Schellschmidt demonstrates particular expertise in acquisition finance mandates, and regularly acts for private debt and equity fund lenders as well as sponsors and portfolio company borrowers. He further advises on refinancings.

    • Steffen Schellschmidt provides us with great availability, commercial awareness and a trusted relationship.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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  • Simon Reitz
    Simon Reitz

    Simon Reitz

    Simon Reitz represents banks in establishing new syndicated credit lines and debt financing for acquisitions both in Germany and abroad. He also has experience representing PE clients.

    • Simon Reitz is very commercial and pragmatic.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

    • He has a controlled and calm way of dealing with things, always has creative ideas and is very responsive.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal
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