Capital Markets: Equity

Dietmar Helms is widely appreciated for his strength in the structured finance world, often advising on complex ABS transactions, STS-compliant lease receivables securitisations and the setting up of financing platforms.

Jochen Seitz has a cross-disciplinary practice, assisting with DCM as well as structured finance mandates, including regulatory advice on debt issuance platforms and structured products as well as LIBOR replacement and base prospectus updates. He often acts for leading international banks.

Prominent international banks often mandate Michael Schlitt for his longstanding expertise in ECM mandates, ranging from IPOs and share placements to capital increases. He is also a trusted adviser to German public entities and corporates.

Sven Brandt is a trusted adviser on consumer, lease receivables and portfolio securitisations, and acts for prominent banks and auto insurance and leasing companies.

New York-based Sina Hekmat is a popular choice for German clients seeking counsel for US-focused transactions as well as US clients whose matters have substantial German components. His broad capital markets practice includes advising on EMTN programmes, SEC-registered public offerings, green bond offerings involving US Regulation S, and USD-denominated private placements. Hekmat is admitted to the Bar in several US states and qualified to practise in Germany, Ireland, England and Wales.