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Capital Markets: Equity - Germany

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins houses notable DCM and ECM teams, allowing comprehensive coverage across both market segments. The law firm is renowned for its market-leading expertise in high-yield bond deals under both German and New York law. The team also assists with Yankee bonds and continues to advise clients on the offering of convertibles and other equity-linked products. The law firm additionally enjoys a strong standing in the ECM market. The practice advises prominent corporates and underwriting banks on cross-border IPOs, capital increases and rights issues. It is also very experienced in handling dual-track M&A and listing mandates. Latham & Watkins' global network renders it a prime choice for international clients.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised Grünenthal on the issuance of a EUR500 million bond composed of senior secured notes.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins are close to the industry and have strong experience.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Global

Latham & Watkins has a dedicated team locally with a full-service offering.

Capital Markets: Equity respondent
Global

Latham & Watkins is a very good law firm with bigger teams to hand, which is helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Oliver Seiler
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Oliver Seiler
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Band 1

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 one of the absolute go-to lawyers for German ECM.

Oliver Seiler not only convinces with his high level of professional competence but also with his pragmatic approach and pleasant nature.

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Rüdiger Malaun
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Rüdiger Malaun
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Band 1

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 very responsive and flexible.

Rüdiger Malaun has great industry knowledge.

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David Rath
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David Rath
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Band 4

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 is a really solid pair of hands.

David Rath convinces with a high willingness to provide services and a problem-oriented approach.

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Camilla Kehler-Weiß
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Camilla Kehler-Weiß
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Up and Coming

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

Camilla Kehler-Weiß is qualified and pragmatic with high negotiation skills.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Debt
Rüdiger Malaun
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Rüdiger Malaun
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Capital Markets: Equity
Oliver Seiler
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Oliver Seiler
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Band 1
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David Rath
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David Rath
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Band 4
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Camilla Kehler-Weiß
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Camilla Kehler-Weiß
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Up and Coming
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