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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Capital Markets: Equity

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Capital Markets: Equity - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has strong visibility in structured finance transactions, and is particularly active in the area of auto loan and leasing securitisation, where the team is regularly mandated by financial institutions and service providers. The department also assists with regulatory issues, including the establishment of financing platforms, as well as derivatives mandates. Additionally, Hogan Lovells is recognised for its expertise in ECM mandates, handling IPOs, capital increases and share placements. Its clientele comprises well-known investment banks, which benefit from the law firm's international reach.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Aira Home on a EUR200 million debt financing for its heat pump business.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells are very reliable and our cooperation is pleasant on a personal level.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • Hogan Lovells have a hands-on approach in international transactions.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

  • Hogan Lovells has an excellent network, deep knowledge and experience.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dietmar Helms
    Dietmar Helms

    Dietmar Helms

    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 brings together the right people and leverages his own power of recommendation.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal

    • Dietmar Helms is very well connected and provides helpful and valuable high-level input that shape transactions from the get-go.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Jochen Seitz
    Jochen Seitz

    Jochen Seitz

    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.

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  • Michael Schlitt
    Michael Schlitt

    Michael Schlitt

    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 an outstanding lawyer with excellent knowledge and a wealth of experience.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Sven Brandt
    Sven Brandt

    Sven Brandt

    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 is an excellent lawyer.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Sina R. Hekmat
    Sina R. Hekmat

    Sina R. Hekmat

    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.

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