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Hengeler Mueller

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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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Investment Funds - Germany

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hengeler Mueller has a strong investment practice that handles 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 in advising German high net worth individuals, insurance firms and banks, but also works with cross-border clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Hengeler Mueller verfügt über eine starke Investmentpraxis, die sich mit regulatorischen Fragen, der Fondsstrukturierung, dem Fondsvertrieb, der Emission von Schuldtiteln und dem Portfoliomanagement befasst. Das Team berät zu AIFs, Private Equity, Infrastruktur und Krypto-Fonds. Die Abteilung verfügt über besondere Erfahrung in der Beratung von deutschen vermögenden Privatpersonen, Versicherungen und Banken, arbeitet aber auch mit grenzüberschreitenden Mandanten zusammen.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hengeler Mueller advised a consortium of Allianz, BlackRock and T&D Holdings on setting up a holding structure with an investment fund.

  • Hengeler Mueller beriet ein Konsortium aus Allianz, BlackRock und T&D Holdings bei der Gründung einer Holdingstruktur mit einem Investmentfonds.

Strengths

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  • The team have a very structured approach and good negotiation skills.

    Investment Funds respondentGermany

  • Hengeler Mueller are pragmatic and have a good business sense. The team are very knowledgeable about the industry we operate in.

    Investment Funds respondentGermany

  • We receive the solution we need even in very complex matters.

    Investment Funds respondentGermany

  • The team are characterised by extremely high levels of expertise, excellent contacts with regulatory authorities and a strong customer focus.

    Investment Funds respondentGermany

  • We use Hengeler Mueller because of its expertise and track record, and it always meets our expectations.

    Investment Funds respondentGermany
  • Das Team zeichnet sich durch ein außerordentlich hohes Maß an Fachkompetenz, exzellente Kontakte zu Aufsichtsbehörden und eine starke Kundenorientierung aus.
    Investment Funds respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christian Schmies
    Christian Schmies

    Christian Schmies

    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 rankings, Christian Schmies comes into his element on matters requiring in-depth regulatory knowledge.

    Christian Schmies berät in einem breiten Spektrum von Investmentfragen und verfügt über Erfahrung in der Bearbeitung internationaler Mandate. Er befasst sich mit der Emission von Schuldverschreibungen, der Merger von Wertpapierfirmen, der Portfolioverwaltung und dem Vertrieb von Fonds. Christian Schmies, der zusätzlich in unseren Regulierungs- und Fintech-Rankings gelistet ist, kommt in sein Element, wenn es um Themen geht, die vertiefte regulatorische Kenntnisse erfordern.

    • Christian Schmies is a most outstanding lawyer who combines profound legal and financial sector knowledge with really valuable legal output.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Christian Schmies ist ein herausragender Anwalt, der profunde Kenntnisse des Rechts- und Finanzsektors mit wirklich wertvollen juristischen Leistungen verbindet.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
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  • Carl-Philipp Eberlein
    Carl-Philipp Eberlein

    Carl-Philipp Eberlein

    Carl-Philipp Eberlein operates an increasingly well-regarded funds practice. He is particularly experienced in advising international asset managers and investors on the regulatory requirements of the German investment market.

    Carl-Philipp Eberlein betreibt eine zunehmend angesehene Fondspraxis. Er verfügt über besondere Erfahrung in der Beratung internationaler Vermögensverwalter und Investoren zu den regulatorischen Anforderungen des deutschen Investmentmarktes.

    • Carl-Philipp Eberlein has a very broad knowledge and business understanding, as well as very structured communication.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany

    • Carl-Philipp Eberlein stands out due to his high level of expertise, good contacts with authorities and strong networking within the industry.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany

    • He has a good overview of all the different, numerous workstreams; he is very precise and has an eye for what is actually important, bringing complex issues to the point.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany

    • He gives pragmatic, actionable advice and is a positive person to work with.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany

    • It is always a pleasure to work with him.

      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Carl-Philipp Eberlein zeichnet sich durch sein hohes Fachwissen, seine guten Kontakte zu Behörden und sein starkes Netzwerk innerhalb der Branche aus.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Es ist immer wieder ein Vergnügen, mit ihm zusammenzuarbeiten.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Er hat einen guten Überblick über alle verschiedenen, zahlreichen Arbeitsabläufe; er arbeitet sehr präzise und hat ein Gespür für das Wesentliche, sodass er komplexe Sachverhalte auf den Punkt bringt.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Er gibt pragmatische, umsetzbare Ratschläge und ist ein angenehmer Kollege.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
    • Carl-Philipp Eberlein verfügt über ein sehr breites Wissen und ein umfassendes Geschäftsverständnis sowie über eine sehr strukturierte Kommunikationsfähigkeit.
      Investment Funds respondentGermany
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