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Hengeler Mueller

Capital Markets: Structured Finance

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DCM

Many see Hengeler Mueller as the cutting-edge, leading firm when it comes to developing innovative finance solutions for international capital markets. The firm works on the entire spectrum of hybrid and debt transactions as well as structured finance and derivatives, designed for the specific needs of its clients. The expertise includes covered bonds, hybrid bonds, debt issuance programmes and securitisation of any size and for listing on any exchange.

Hengeler's DCM team advises issuers, underwriters and other market participants as well as shareholders and management. In any year, it works on more than 150 issues with a total value of c. EUR 80 bn.

ECM

Hengeler Mueller covers all areas of equity transactions, tailor-made for the needs of its clients. The firm's expertise comprises, inter alia, initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, capital increases, high yield bonds and hybrid bonds of any sizes, as well as stock market listings. It advises issuers, underwriters and other market participants as well as shareholders and the management. 

Many consider Hengeler Mueller pioneer in developing innovative solutions for the international capital markets. The firm assumes leading roles in complex transactions, in particular with respect to dual or triple track transactions as well as spin-offs. In addition, its track record includes numerous cross-border transactions as well as private equity exits.

Capital Markets (DCM)

Capital Markets (ECM)

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Capital Markets: Structured Finance - Germany

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hengeler Mueller boasts an outstanding capital markets practice, top-ranked in equity and debt alike. The DCM team covers a broad range of mandates with a focus on strategically important matters. Acting for banks, public entities and corporate issuers, its expertise includes green bonds, debt issuance programmes and high-yield bonds. The law firm's ECM team is very active on high-profile IPOs and capital increases, with further expertise in dual-track processes, where the law firm can draw on its extensive experience in M&A projects. Furthermore, Hengeler Mueller is also highly recognised in the structured finance space, showing prowess in handling large securitisation transactions and assisting with a broad range of instruments, such as lease and loan receivables. Its clientele of blue-chip corporates and leading financial institutions further evidences the law firm's dominant market position.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hengeler Mueller advised Douglas on its IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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  • Hengeler Mueller have a very good market overview and understanding of customer needs.

    Capital Markets: Structured Finance respondentGlobal

  • Hengeler Mueller has an excellent record of advising banks, large corporates and investors.

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  • Hengeler Mueller has good organisation with dedicated and in-depth knowledge in the area of securitisation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Rang
    Alexander Rang

    Alexander Rang

    Alexander Rang boasts a broad ECM practice, often advising on prominent IPOs, large-scale capital increases and rights offerings.

    • Alexander Rang is a very calm and motivated business partner who is fun to work with.

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    • Alexander Rang is always responsive and has great expertise.

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    • Alexander Rang is one of the smartest lawyers out there.

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  • Martin Geiger
    Martin Geiger

    Martin Geiger

    Experienced practitioner Martin Geiger advises on a broad array of structured finance mandates, from lease and trade receivables securitisations to collateralised financing. He also assists with CMBS transactions.

    • Martin Geiger is very service-minded and constantly up to date in the legal field of securitisation.

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    • Martin Geiger has very good economic and structural understanding.

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  • Dirk Busch
    Dirk Busch

    Dirk Busch

    With his expertise across IPOs, de-SPACs and capital increases, Dirk Busch is well placed to advise clients on complex ECM mandates. He also assists with public M&A transactions.

    • We enjoy an excellent relationship with Dirk Busch. He's a super dedicated lawyer.

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  • Reinhold Ernst
    Reinhold Ernst

    Reinhold Ernst

    With his experience in handling IPOs for German corporates as well as cross-border mergers, Reinhold Ernst is well placed to offer holistic advice on ECM deals.

    • Reinhold Ernst is an extremely capable lawyer.

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    • Reinhold Ernst is a super guy.

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  • Dirk Bliesener
    Dirk Bliesener

    Dirk Bliesener

    Dirk Bliesener is highly active on big-ticket bond issuances involving DAX companies and prominent German and international banks. Bliesener has experience in high-value deals and novel structures, including sustainability-linked and digital bonds.

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