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Hengeler Mueller's asset management team works for numerous asset managers and depositaries and has close ties with regulatory authorities. The team provides comprehensive advice to domestic and foreign asset management companies, banks, as well as institutional investors on all regulatory, tax and legal matters.
The firm has a particular focus on the structuring of innovative fund products and on advising asset managers and depositories on M&A and major outsourcing transactions, particularly those with an international scope. It also frequently advises depositaries on complex market infrastructure matters. Furthermore, it assists fund sponsors in the structuring of investment products in all types of assets classes across the life cycle of a product.
In its asset management advisory work, Hengeler Mueller combines its profound expertise both in asset management and in banking and insurance regulatory and other practice areas such as tax, corporate, M&A, employment, data protection and dispute resolution.
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Hengeler Mueller has a strong investment practice, handling regulatory issues, fund structuring, fund distribution, debt issuances and portfolio management. The team advises on AIFs, private equity, infrastructure and crypto funds. The department has particular experience advising German high net worth individuals, insurance firms and banks, but also works with cross-border clients.
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Hengeler Mueller advised the German city of Marburg on a pan-European procurement procedure for the launching of a special investment fund for the city's assets.
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"The lawyers at Hengeler Mueller are very experienced and showed us a good way to go about our project. They know what works and what doesn't work, including in international topics."
"The team at Hengeler Mueller is highly motivated, understands its clients' needs, and offers quick response times."
"Hengeler Mueller monitored our projects excellently, correctly anticipated regulators' expectations, and prepared responses accordingly."
"Hengeler Mueller possesses a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers are switched on and think ahead, and are skilled in presenting complex legal requirements to their clients."
"The lawyers at Hengeler Mueller are very experienced and showed us a good way to go about our project. They know what works and what doesn't work, including in international topics."
"The team at Hengeler Mueller is highly motivated, understands its clients' needs, and offers quick response times."
"Hengeler Mueller monitored our projects excellently, correctly anticipated regulators' expectations, and prepared responses accordingly."
"Hengeler Mueller possesses a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The lawyers are switched on and think ahead, and are skilled in presenting complex legal requirements to their clients."
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Christian Schmies advises on a broad spectrum of investment issues and is experienced in working on international mandates. He covers debt securities issuances, mergers of investment firms, portfolio management and distribution of funds. Additionally ranked in our regulatory and fintech rankings, Christian Schmies comes into his element on matters requiring in-depth regulatory knowledge.
"I have a very trustful relationship with Christian. I like him because his advice covers not just the legal side of things but the practical aspects too."
"Christian Schmies knows how German BaFin regulations work and how to interpret them."
"Christian offers a high service level, is motivated and understands his clients' needs."