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Capital Markets: Equity - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Present across the entire capital markets spectrum, with considerable bench strength, Linklaters is recognised by both clients and peers for its excellence. The law firm regularly advises issuers and bookrunners on a wide ambit of DCM products, with extensive experience in green, convertible and Tier 1 and 2 bonds. It is also experienced in assisting with debt issuance programmes. Its outstanding ECM team handles high-profile IPOs, rights issues and SPAC deals as well as dual-track transactions in conjunction with its strong M&A team. Clients further benefit from Linklaters' comprehensive structured finance offering, with expertise in both synthetic, auto and consumer loan securitisations, while its derivatives experts can assist with EONIA and IBOR transitions and other regulatory issues. Its prowess in handling fintech matters, including cryptocurrency and securitisation platform mandates, complements the law firm's services.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Sartorius on its issuance of a EUR3 billion debt bond.

Strengths

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Linklaters has broadly diversified expertise across all subject areas.

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Linklaters provides an excellent service and response time.

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The Linklaters team provides very practical solutions, even in legally complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Waltz
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Peter Waltz
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Outstanding practitioner Peter Waltz of Linklaters is renowned for his DCM expertise. He is highly sought after by prominent bookrunners and issuers for his excellence in convertible, green, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 bond issuances. He additionally stands out for his expertise in cross-border mandates, especially in relation to Austria.

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Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee regularly assists with large-scale bond issuances, including Tier 1, green and convertible bonds. Clients further benefit from his strength in IPOs and SPAC transactions, making Schlee a strong choice for holistic advice.

Alexander Schlee is completely hands-on and very pragmatic.

Alexander Schlee has a strong solution orientation for complex structures.

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Barbara Lauer
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Barbara Lauer
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Barbara Lauer is widely respected for her strength in large-scale ABS transactions and consumer and auto loan receivables securitisations. Clients also appreciate Lauer for her expertise in NPL transactions, loan transfers and repackagings.

Barbara Lauer has a good advisory approach and knowledge.

Barbara Lauer is a real specialist in ABS.

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Christian Storck
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Christian Storck
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Christian Storck covers a broad array of derivatives, regulatory and structured finance mandates, ranging from cryptocurrency securitisations and ESG derivatives to PISA frameworks and the implementation of EMIR requirements. He also assists with the negotiation of master agreements.

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Jörg Fried
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Jörg Fried
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Jörg Fried advises financial institutions and associations on ISDA and German master agreements, netting opinions, DRV-compliant documentation and IBOR benchmark fallbacks. He is additionally known for handling OTC transactions and convinces with his strength in equity and cryptocurrency derivatives mandates.

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Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare of Linklaters boasts a strong ECM practice across the DACH region, often advising bookrunners and issuers on IPOs, rights issuances and SPACs. Qualified in New York, England & Wales and Germany, he is a primary contact for clients seeking multi-jurisdictional assistance. Additionally, he is recognised as one of only few Switzerland experts based in Germany, having been involved in numerous IPOs on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Marco Carbonare is an excellent lawyer and business partner.

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Burkhard Rinne
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Burkhard Rinne
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Burkhard Rinne is appreciated for his strength in synthetic securitisations, clearing models and equity derivative transactions. Clients equally seek his advice on contentious matters connected to stock market regulation and shareholder liability.

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Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Up-and-coming lawyer Jördis Heckt-Harbeck assists with ABS transactions, consumer and auto loan receivables securitisations, warehouse financings and share repackagings.

Jördis Heckt-Harbeck has deep knowledge of the startup, financing and securitisation markets.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Foreign expert for Sweden
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Peter Waltz
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Peter Waltz
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Foreign expert for Austria
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Capital Markets: Debt
Peter Waltz
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Peter Waltz
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Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Band 2
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Capital Markets: Derivatives
Christian Storck
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Christian Storck
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Band 2
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Jörg Fried
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Jörg Fried
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Band 2
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Capital Markets: Equity
Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Band 2
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Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Capital Markets: Structured Finance
Barbara Lauer
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Barbara Lauer
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Band 2
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Burkhard Rinne
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Burkhard Rinne
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Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Up and Coming
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