Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Gleiss Lutz advises financial institutions as well as large and medium-sized enterprises onthe full range of banking and finance matters in Germany and abroad. We specialise in assisting clients with regard to debt financing – in particular acquisition, real estate and project financing. We also advise on refinancings and restructurings as well as issues of banking and insurance regulation.
Advising on derivatives and newer forms of financing such as green finance and sustainable finance also forms part of the broad range of services we offer. When it comes to international financing, we draw on our worldwide network of partner law firms, which means we can offer one-stop legal advice in the case of cross-border transactions.
Our success and innovative solutions are built on in-depth expertise, personal dedication, and targeted advice. The professionals from our banking and finance team work closely with our corporate, restructuring, real estate and tax practices to provide seamless and timely legal advice that meets clients’ business needs.
Chambers Review
Gleiss Lutz is noted for its comprehensive coverage of banking and finance mandates, often assisting German and international borrowers, including PE firms and their portfolio companies as well as corporates across sectors. The firm is also sought after by banks, syndicates and direct lenders. The practice group offers particular expertise in acquisition finance, corporate lending and LBOs. It also cooperates with its strong restructuring and insolvency practice to advise on financial restructurings with syndicated loans. Gleiss Lutz has additionally grown its bench and raised its profile in the regulatory sphere, where it assists financial services clients with German and EU supervisory law matters.
Work Highlights
- Gleiss Lutz advised Deutsche Telekom on the financing of its joint venture with DigitalBridge and Brookfield, with a multi-layered leveraged infrastructure acquisition financing including syndicated facilities at both opco and holdco levels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very responsive, very fair in pricing and efficient in terms of hours needed, and willing to fight for us, which we appreciate."
"Gleiss Lutz has strong know-how and experience, and the ability to analyse and solve complex matters."
"The lawyers are very competent and solution-oriented."
"We chose Gleiss Lutz for its experience, high levels of specialisation, responsiveness and precision of work."
"The team is very responsive, very fair in pricing and efficient in terms of hours needed, and willing to fight for us, which we appreciate."
"Gleiss Lutz has strong know-how and experience, and the ability to analyse and solve complex matters."
"The lawyers are very competent and solution-oriented."
"We chose Gleiss Lutz for its experience, high levels of specialisation, responsiveness and precision of work."
Notable Practitioners
Eva Reudelhuber is recognised in the market for her strength in corporate, acquisition and project financing as well as financial restructurings. She advises lenders and corporate borrowers.
"It is always a pleasure collaborating with Eva Reudelhuber, who is very strong when it comes to her service levels and the sophistication of her work."
"Eva Reudelhuber is strong in international transactions."
Frank Schlobach is regularly mandated due to his expertise across banking and finance issues, with a particular focus on large-cap LBO transactions as well as corporate acquisition finance and financial restructurings. He is often involved in cross-border mandates, which makes him a primary contact for clients seeking international capabilities.
"We view Frank Schlobach as a strong partner who is highly experienced in LBO financings involving banks and debt funds."
"Frank Schlobach stands out for his client service, creativity and negotiation skills."
Experienced practitioner Helge Kortz is noted for assisting borrowers with syndicated loan agreements and large financial restructurings.
"Helge Kortz is a very experienced lawyer. He is calm and pragmatic."
"Helge Kortz is competent, reliable, and very strong in terms of commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gleiss Lutz
Germany
Members
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Alexander Gebhardt
Andreas Kohlheim
Burkhard Jäkel
Christian Halàsz
Christian Hissnauer
Fritz C. Ludwig
Jan-Alexander Lange
Head of Department
Katja Lehr
Maximilian von Rom
Thomas Kulzer
Vanessa Bayliss
Industries
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities