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Hengeler Mueller

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

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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: Regulatory - Germany

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 demonstrates prowess in complex litigation and BaFin enforcement proceedings. Hengeler Mueller rounds off its excellence with its regulatory strength in bank M&A mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hengeler Mueller represented a banking consortium in a EUR3.5 billion acquisition financing.

Strengths

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  • Hengeler Mueller is our go-to law firm. We have the best kind of relationship with them. The team are reliable and give excellent advice.

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  • The law firm has a perfect understanding of the client's needs.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • It is a very good law firm with really fantastic lawyers, who are economic thinkers.

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  • They combine a deep academic understanding of banking law with practical knowledge and, where necessary, a hands-on mentality.

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  • Hengeler Mueller are the best in their class. The team are extremely knowledgeable, excellent negotiators, efficient and fast.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dirk Bliesener
    Dirk Bliesener

    Dirk Bliesener

    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 focused and extremely strong legally. He always achieves the right tone with the right audience.

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    • Dirk Bliesener is a key partner for us. He has excellent expertise and business knowledge.

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  • Johannes Tieves
    Johannes Tieves

    Johannes Tieves

    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 significant joint ventures. He is additionally versed in Schuldschein loans and cross-border transactions.

    • Johannes Tieves offers outstanding clarity and leadership.

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    • With his pleasant manner, especially on very dynamic topics, when those involved are tense and when there's a lot going on, Johannes Tieves has a positive influence.

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  • Christian Schmies
    Christian Schmies

    Christian Schmies

    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.

    • Christian Schmies provides that super responsive, detailed and pragmatic standard that we need.

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    • He is a sophisticated lawyer with excellent knowledge.

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  • Daniela Böning
    Daniela Böning

    Daniela Böning

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

    • From navigating intricate legal issues to providing insightful and innovative solutions, Daniela Böning demonstrates a remarkable proficiency.

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    • She is a highly capable partner with the ability to handle complex situations in a time-efficient manner, incorporating complex client requests and difficult counterparties.

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  • Nikolaus Vieten
    Nikolaus Vieten

    Nikolaus Vieten

    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 in leveraged finance transactions.

    • We go to Nikolaus Vieten for bigger issues and he gives good advice.

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  • Henning Hilke
    Henning Hilke

    Henning Hilke

    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 minority-stake acquisitions and ESG-linked group financings.

    • He listens to his clients and provides a product that actually meets our needs. His work is short, concise and quickly implementable.

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    • Henning Hilke is a fantastic lawyer. He gets all the details and has a good commercial mindset.

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    • Henning Hilke has exceptional knowledge and provides consistently clear, proactive communication as well as solutions-driven thinking.

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