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Hengeler Mueller's banking supervision and financial markets regulation practice advises companies "from the cradle to the grave". The firm can assist and support clients in incorporation and licensing as well as corporate governance matters, in the outsourcing or insourcing of important functions, in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and in transferring complex multinational portfolios and business units. The banking supervision and financial markets regulation team can also advise on internal investigations and compliance matters as well as in administrative and judicial proceedings and in crisis situations within the context of restructurings, reorganisations and, if the situation arises, liquidation or insolvency procedures.

Hengeler Mueller has played, and still plays, a substantial role in bank restructuring and in the financial sector's leading compliance cases of the past few years. The firm provides advice to German and foreign private banks as well as to public and cooperative banks, development banks, investors, public authorities, government departments and ministries. Hengeler is in close contact with the ECB, the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and other public authorities.


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Banking & Finance - Germany

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hengeler Mueller houses an outstanding banking and finance team with an excellent reputation for complex, high-value international transactions. Its lawyers routinely advise well-known German and international corporates and banks on acquisition finance, state-sponsored financing and syndicated corporate loans. The law firm is also recommended for refinancing, financial restructurings and ESG-related financings. Its clientele further enjoys an excellent regulatory offering, with the department assisting with cryptocurrency, payment system implementation and restructurings in the financial sector. Additionally, the firm convinces with its prowess in complex litigation and BaFin enforcement proceedings. Hengeler Mueller rounds off its excellence with its regulatory strength in bank M&A mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Hengeler Mueller advised two bank syndicates providing guarantee lines for the financial restructuring of Siemens Energy.

Strengths

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Hengeler Mueller have an excellent understanding of the financial services industry, provide a quick turnaround time and are solutions-oriented.

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The whole Hengeler Mueller team is excellent and offers a seamless client experience from associate to partner level.

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Hengeler Mueller always deliver on time and make complex matters look simple. They also proactively reach out for suggestions and advice.

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The partners and associates at Hengeler Mueller work perfectly well together as a well-oiled machine. They have a very good understanding of the economic impact certain structures may have for banks.

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The Hengeler Mueller team are incredibly experienced, honest and provide the best advice for their clients. They are highly respected among all stakeholders.

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Notable Practitioners

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Johannes Tieves
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Johannes Tieves
1
Band 1

As one of Germany's top banking and finance lawyers, Johannes Tieves is an excellent choice for borrowers and lenders seeking comprehensive advice. His practice covers assistance with complex refinancing mandates, including syndicated and bilateral credit and guarantee lines, as well as advice on financings of prominent public takeover deals. He is additionally versed in Schuldschein and cross-border transactions.

Johannes Tieves possesses outstanding knowledge and the enduring ability to elaborate on demanding tasks until they are solved.

Johannes Tieves has the great ability to view things from different perspectives.

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Dirk Bliesener
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Dirk Bliesener
2
Band 2

Dirk Bliesener is highly active on a wide array of regulatory issues, ranging from bank M&A transactions to complex reorganisations. He also offers prowess in shareholder control proceedings as well as in litigation concerning the Single Resolution Board before European courts.

Dirk Bliesener is one of the most experienced lawyers in Frankfurt when it comes to regulatory topics.

Dirk Bliesener is an excellent lawyer with a wealth of experience and the ability to easily explain complex matters.

Dirk Bliesener is an extremely experienced and well-versed lawyer who has good gut instincts.

Dirk Bliesener is a very bright lawyer.

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Christian Schmies
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Christian Schmies
3
Band 3

Christian Schmies advises on a myriad of regulatory mandates, ranging from bank M&A transactions and licensing procedures to BaFin enforcement proceedings and fintech topics.

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Nikolaus Vieten
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Nikolaus Vieten
3
Band 3

Nikolaus Vieten is sought after by prominent German and multinational companies for his expertise in high-value acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. He is also a visible player on leveraged finance transactions.

Nikolaus Vieten is a great negotiator. He has a perfect mix of broad knowledge and target-oriented negotiation skills.

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Daniela Böning
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Daniela Böning
4
Band 4

Daniela Böning regularly assists with high-value acquisition finance and refinancing mandates and has experience in multi-tranche facilities, bridge financings and ESG-linked transactions.

Daniela Böning is extremely smart and precise. She knows her clients well and provides excellent advice.

Daniela Böning provides us with very fast response times, high levels of expertise and experience, and practical solutions.

Daniela Böning fully meets our expectations of a competent, analytical and communicative legal adviser. She represents our interests in negotiations with conviction.

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Henning Hilke
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Henning Hilke
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Up and Coming

Henning Hilke has established a respectable banking and finance practice in Germany as well as abroad. He represents private equity firms, banks and large companies in majority-stake acquisitions and ESG-linked group financings.

Henning Hilke is a committed, energetic and intelligent lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Hengeler Mueller

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Germany

Banking & Finance
Johannes Tieves
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Johannes Tieves
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Band 1
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Nikolaus Vieten
3
Nikolaus Vieten
3
Band 3
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Daniela Böning
4
Daniela Böning
4
Band 4
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Henning Hilke
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Henning Hilke
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Up and Coming
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Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Dirk Bliesener
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Dirk Bliesener
2
Band 2
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Christian Schmies
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Christian Schmies
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Band 3
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