Global Guide 2026 : Germany
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Goodwin is active on acquisition and leveraged finance mandates, and has further expertise in debt refinancing. The lawyers chiefly act for leading French and international banks and private equity companies both on domestic and on cross-border transactions. The law firm demonstrates knowledge of a variety of industry sectors, including telecoms and retail.
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Goodwin advised Maguar Capital on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Navori Labs.
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Goodwin is extremely reliable, very commercial and has a wide knowledge of all relevant topics. I have a good feeling when I have the law firm on my side.
The team really pays attention to me as a client.
I appreciate that Goodwin's lawyers are fast, pragmatic, clear and focused on optimal results.
With Goodwin you can expect and will get the same level of quality regardless of who you deal with.
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Winfried Carli excels at advising private equity firms and portfolio companies as well as direct lenders on mid-cap acquisition financing and refinancing transactions. He offers expertise in both German and cross-border mandates, aided by his firm's international network.
He can draw connections and solutions I have not thought of.
He has very strong relationships with lenders and sponsors, knows exactly what points will be most relevant to his clients and is well versed in loads of sectors. He can jump into anything quickly.
Winfried Carli has an excellent reputation in the market. He is extremely experienced, has very good market knowledge and sees a vast number of deals - more than anyone in Germany.
I go to him for any situation and he gives a clear explanation of what we need, what will work and what won't. He gives not just pure legal knowledge but also practical and contextualised knowledge.
Banking & Finance
Germany 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Germany
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