Capital Markets: Equity

Leading practitioner Oliver Seiler is widely regarded as one of the top ECM experts in Germany. He is regularly mandated for high-profile IPOs, capital increases and complex dual-track transactions including de-SPAC mergers.

"Oliver Seiler is a superb German ECM partner. He brings international and local German teams together and ensures consistent standards and that solutions are found."

"He is incredibly user-friendly, hard-working and rigorous."

"Oliver Seiler is very experienced, pragmatic and has a high willingness to provide an excellent service."

"Oliver Seiler provides very strong strategic advice."

As a leading expert in the DCM world, Rüdiger Malaun is praised for his excellence in complex bond issuances, with a particular strength in high-yield and green bonds. He impresses with his prowess in handling New York law-governed senior secured notes under Rule 144A.

"Rüdiger Malaun is the figurehead of Latham's high-yield practice in Germany. He is a star in that area."

David Rath is sought after for his expertise in IPOs, dual-track transactions and de-SPACs. He is particularly active advising underwriting consortiums.

"David Rath offers great balance, judgement, rigour and hard work, and is also incredibly good at finding solutions and leaving no stone unturned."

"David Rath is a next-generation partner who is highly sophisticated and service-oriented."

Counsel Camilla Kehler-Weiß assists with IPOs and dual-track transactions, with further expertise in rights issuances and convertible bonds.

"Camilla Kehler-Weiß is highly talented and experienced and very pleasant to work with."

"We always enjoy working with Camilla Kehler-Weiß, whose service levels as well as awareness of the commercial side are very strong."