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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Germany


Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Banking & Finance - Germany

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The Frankfurt-based banking and finance team at Hogan Lovells focuses on acquisition financing, often involving various jurisdictions. The practice provides additional expertise in refinancing, debt restructuring and corporate lending, as well as assisting with amendments to existing facilities. Hogan Lovells also possesses regulatory capabilities, in particular in the areas of fintech products and outsourcings as well as bank M&A mandates. The team's advisory strength is further complemented by its ability to handle litigation in European courts pertaining to the Single Resolution Board. The law firm's clientele ranges from leading German banks and corporates to public institutions and international debt funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Ayden on implementing a remediation programme.

Strengths

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  • It is always very hands-on advice so it's easy to pass on to our members.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Hogan Lovells is characterised by great expertise in securities laws as well as by excellent solution-oriented advice.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The law firm offers good payment knowledge across a broad swathe of the industry.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • We feel very secure in Hogan Lovells' representation of us before authorities and in negotiations.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers are very responsive, diligent and pragmatic.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Richard Reimer
    Band 3Richard Reimer

    Richard Reimer

    Based in Frankfurt, Richard Reimer leads the banking and finance regulatory practice of Hogan Lovells, and boasts significant payment services law expertise. He regularly advises clients on launching new payment services and on BaFin regulatory issues.

    • Richard Reimer handles both EU and global issues. He has a stature within the German market that really helps and he understands the business-operational and legal reality.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Bianca Engelmann
    Band 5Bianca Engelmann

    Bianca Engelmann

    Bianca Engelmann advises banks and companies on acquisition financings in Germany and abroad.

    • Bianca is highly experienced and extremely well connected in the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Bianca Engelmann is close to the transactions and lets us know about updates straight away.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • She is pragmatic and not too legalistic - that's very helpful because I have to make decisions. She is technically good and commercially savvy.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Thomas Freund
    Band 5Thomas Freund

    Thomas Freund

    Thomas Freund is a sought-after adviser to clients in the mid-market segment, where he assists with corporate and acquisition finance transactions as well as refinancings.

    • He is available and responsive and we feel very looked after by him. Thomas Freund really takes care of everything and his work product is top notch.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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