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Capital Markets: Debt

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Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in these categories: 

Debt: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/financing-and-capital-markets/debt-capital-markets/

Equity: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/corporate-and-ma/equity-capital-markets/

Structured finance: http://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/what-we-do/services/financing-and-capital-markets/derivatives-and-structured-products/

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Capital Markets: Debt - Germany

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields offers exceptional strength across a broad capital markets spectrum. The law firm boasts an enviable client base comprising prestigious corporates and financial institutions. The ECM practice enjoys a regular flow of high-profile mandates, advising on cross-border IPOs, dual-track transactions and capital increases. The law firm exhibits further strength in the areas of accelerated bookbuilding and rights issues. The DCM team handles high-value bond issuances, including high-yield, AT1 notes and hybrid products as well as updates and issuances under note programmes. Clients benefit from the department's considerable experience in cross-border mandates involving Europe, North America and Asia.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised Geely Sweden Industry Investment on the USD1.3 billion sale of its entire stake of Class B shares in AB Volvo.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields have a very practical approach to creating value for their clients.

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  • Freshfields is like an extension of our in-house legal department.

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  • Freshfields has a good relationship with key market players as it is so established in its reputation.

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  • Freshfields has experts in all fields who can make very good statements.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rick van Aerssen
    Rick van Aerssen

    Rick van Aerssen

    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.

    • Rick van Aerssen is very smart, quick and not shy to come up with new ideas.

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    • It's always a pleasure working with Rick van Aerssen.

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  • Christoph Gleske
    Christoph Gleske

    Christoph Gleske

    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 has very good interdisciplinary knowledge.

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    • Christoph Gleske is responsive, offers great responsiveness and provides us with rock solid analyses.

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    • Christoph Gleske is our desired partner for anything capital markets-related.

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  • Robin Helmke
    Robin Helmke

    Robin Helmke

    Robin Helmke has an active practice with sophisticated mandates. He regularly advises on securitisation and receivables transactions. His expertise also covers ABCP and factoring programmes.

    • Robin Helmke makes a difference even in highly demanding situations with challenging negotiations.

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    • Robin Helmke is very kind and hands-on.

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  • Daniel von Bülow
    Daniel von Bülow

    Daniel von Bülow

    Daniel von Bülow is a partner in Freshfields' Frankfurt capital markets and corporate groups. He has a particular focus on equity capital market transactions including IPOs and capital increases, while also supporting his clients on their capital markets compliance and general corporate matters.

    • Daniel von Bülow is a super sound lawyer who is very responsive and a safe pair of hands.

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    • Daniel von Bülow is a great young lawyer.

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    • Daniel von Bülow is a great guy. We love him and everyone likes working with him a lot.

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  • Simone Bono
    Simone Bono

    Simone Bono

    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.
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