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Gleiss Lutz

Banking & Finance

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Gleiss Lutz

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Gleiss Lutz advises financial institutions as well as large and medium-sized enterprises on​ the 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.

Financial Regulation: Our regulatory experts advise financial institutions on all matters of banking, securities, payment services and investment law – from licensing to winding up. We understand the traditional issues of corporate governance at banks and investment firms; capital and compliance requirements; and outsourcing – as well as the regulation of banking groups, financial conglomerates and payment services providers; anti-money laundering; and remuneration policies for management board members and other executives.

Clients (15)

  • Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
  • Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG
  • IONOS Group SE
  • Flughafen Düsseldorf
  • Commerzbank
  • KPS Capital Partners
  • Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG
  • United Internet
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Siempelkamp Gruppe
  • Puma SE
  • Bridgepoint Credit
  • Triton
  • Five Arrows
  • Kühne Holding

Industries (23)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Energy
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Construction & Materials
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Utilities
  • Mining & Metals
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Airports
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Germany

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gleiss Lutz is noted for its comprehensive coverage of banking and finance mandates. It often assists German and international borrowers, including PE firms and their portfolio companies as well as corporates across a range of sectors. The law 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 additional capabilities in regulatory matters, assisting financial services clients with German and EU banking supervisory law matters.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Gleiss Lutz ist für ihre umfassende Abdeckung von Bank- und Finanzmandanten bekannt. Die Kanzlei berät regelmäßig deutsche und internationale Kreditnehmer, darunter Private-Equity-Gesellschaften und deren Portfoliounternehmen sowie Unternehmen verschiedenster Branchen. Auch Banken, Konsortien und Direktkreditgeber vertrauen auf die Kanzlei. Die Praxisgruppe verfügt über besondere Expertise in den Bereichen Akquisitionsfinanzierung, Unternehmensfinanzierung und Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs). In Zusammenarbeit mit ihrer starken Restrukturierungs- und Insolvenzpraxis berät sie zudem bei finanziellen Restrukturierungen mit Konsortialkrediten. Gleiss Lutz bietet darüber hinaus Kompetenzen im regulatorischen Bereich und unterstützt Mandanten aus dem Finanzdienstleistungssektor in Fragen des deutschen und EU-Bankenaufsichtsrechts.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Gleiss Lutz represented Bridgepoint in a cross-border acquisition financing.

  • Gleiss Lutz vertrat Bridgepoint bei einer grenzüberschreitenden Akquisitionsfinanzierung.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • You always feel like a priority client. The underlying analysis provided is very profound and you can easily utilise the results.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • The law firm delivers pragmatic advice, which is to the point and shows deep knowledge of the relevant areas of law.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz offers a clear line and high skills in negotiations. Even in difficult moments, the team has a clear attitude and a high level of problem-solving competence.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz is a very technically good and goal-oriented law firm.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Die Anwaltskanzlei bietet pragmatische, prägnante Beratung, die fundierte Kenntnisse der relevanten Rechtsgebiete erkennen lässt.
    Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Gleiss Lutz ist eine fachlich sehr kompetente und zielorientierte Anwaltskanzlei.

    Banking & Finance respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Frank Schlobach
    Band 2Frank Schlobach

    Frank Schlobach

    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.

    Frank Schlobach wird aufgrund seiner Expertise im Bank- und Finanzwesen regelmäßig mandatiert, insbesondere aufgrund seines Schwerpunkts auf großvolumigen LBO-Transaktionen sowie Unternehmensfinanzierungen und finanziellen Restrukturierungen. Er ist häufig in grenzüberschreitende Mandate involviert und daher ein Hauptansprechpartner für Mandanten, die internationale Expertise benötigen.

    • Frank Schlobach knows the market and is very up to date on all the latest developments, technicalities and industry standards.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
    • Frank Schlobach kennt den Markt und ist über alle aktuellen Entwicklungen, technischen Details und Branchenstandards bestens informiert.
      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Band 3Eva Reudelhuber
    Band 3Eva Reudelhuber

    Eva Reudelhuber

    Eva Reudelhuber is recognised in the German market for her strength in corporate and acquisition financing as well as refinancing, including her significant experience in syndicated loans. She advises lenders and corporate borrowers.

    Eva Reudelhuber ist auf dem deutschen Markt für ihre Expertise in der Unternehmens- und Akquisitionsfinanzierung sowie in der Refinanzierung anerkannt, insbesondere für ihre umfassende Erfahrung mit Konsortialkrediten. Sie berät Kreditgeber und Unternehmenskreditnehmer.

    • She is a very focused and experienced lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
    • Sie ist eine sehr zielstrebige und erfahrene Anwältin.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
  • Band 4Helge Kortz
    Band 4Helge Kortz

    Helge Kortz

    Experienced practitioner Helge Kortz is noted for assisting borrowers with syndicated loan agreements and large financial restructurings.

    Der erfahrene Experte Helge Kortz ist bekannt für seine Unterstützung von Kreditnehmern bei Konsortialkreditverträgen und umfangreichen Finanzrestrukturierungen.
    • It's a pleasure to work with Helge Kortz.

      Banking & Finance respondentGermany
    • Es ist mir ein Vergnügen, mit Helge Kortz zusammenzuarbeiten.
      Banking & Finance respondentGermany

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