Capital Markets: Debt

Excellent practitioner Christoph Gleske remains a towering figure in both the DCM and ECM worlds. He is highly visible on large-scale note issuances, including AT1 and green bonds, as well as EMTNs and other debt issuance programmes. His further strength lies in acting for well-known manufacturing and telecommunications companies on capital increases as well as advising corporate clients or underwriting banks on IPOs.

"Christoph Gleske is the number one lawyer for AT1 instruments and banking capital."

"He is a good adviser who is pleasant to work with and commercially very strong."

"Christoph Gleske always provides excellent advice in a respectful and pleasant manner."

Acting for underwriters and issuers alike, managing partner Rick van Aerssen is held in high esteem for his excellent expertise in high-profile ECM mandates including prominent IPOs, capital increases and rights offerings. Clients also benefit from his expertise in convertible bonds.

Robin Helmke enters the rankings on the back of positive market feedback and an active practice with sophisticated mandates. He regularly advises on securitisation and receivables transactions. His expertise also covers ABCP and factoring programmes.

"Robin Helmke is a great securitisation lawyer who has experience in large and high-profile deals."

"He has a good market overview and profound knowledge, and is able to speak the same language as the client and bring transactions closer to the finish line."

"I particularly appreciate his proactiveness and how he tackles potential issues."

US and Swiss-qualified practitioner Simone Bono is London-based and well respected for her expertise in cross-border mandates involving Germany. She is well versed in handling ECM and DCM-related matters for German corporates or underwriters, ranging from IPOs and capital increases to high-yield bond and senior note issuances. Bono is particularly well positioned to advise on US aspects pertaining to transactions in Germany and vice versa.