Capital Markets: Structured Finance

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.

"Dietmar Helms is a wonderful partner who offers good advice on innovative transactions in newly developing areas."

"We've had a great partnership with Dietmar Helms, who is very strong in his commercial awareness and service levels."

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. This year, he ascends in the derivatives rankings due to convincing market feedback as well as strong work highlights centring on structured products and covered bonds.

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.

"Michael Schlitt is very experienced, has broad knowledge and is a sophisticated communicator."

"Michael Schlitt provides very high availability as well as solution-oriented work and discussions. He is not only an excellent lawyer but also a great sparring partner."

"He is a very experienced lawyer who is very active in the market."

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

"Sven Brandt delivers great work: he is always pragmatic, friendly and ensures quick implementation."

"He manages whole projects smoothly and with very high quality."