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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

  • Linklaters advised BioVersys on its successful IPO on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Band 1

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 a go-to for equity-linked investments.

Alexander Schlee is one of the lawyers who you can call if you need support outside of a transaction – he is one of the guys on speed dial.

Alexander Schlee is a very pragmatic lawyer.

Alexander Schlee has deep capital markets knowledge and client focus.

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.

Christian Storck is pragmatic and available.

Christian Storck has deep subject knowledge and years of experience. He is one of the top names in Germany.

Christian Storck is an extremely good adviser and my number one for his field.

Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare 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 one of the best capital markets lawyers in Germany and a go-to person for complex legal matters.

Marco Carbonare is a top-notch capital markets lawyer with a lot of experience and a pragmatic approach.

Marco Carbonare is very approachable and experienced.

Barbara Lauer
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Barbara Lauer
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Band 2

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 is a very competent lawyer who is great to work with.

Jörg Fried
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Jörg Fried
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Band 2

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.

Jörg Fried is an expert in all kinds of derivatives topics.

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.

Burkhard Rinne has the unique skill to navigate to a solution through a complex environment where others see only problems.

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

Jördis Heckt-Harbeck is a perfect safe pair of hands for any topics for asset-backed securities.

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Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Foreign expert for Switzerland
Capital Markets: Debt

Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Band 1
Capital Markets: Derivatives

Christian Storck
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Christian Storck
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Band 1
Jörg Fried
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Jörg Fried
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Band 2
Capital Markets: Equity

Marco Carbonare
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Marco Carbonare
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Band 1
Alexander Schlee
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Alexander Schlee
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Structured Finance

Barbara Lauer
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Barbara Lauer
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Band 2
Burkhard Rinne
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Burkhard Rinne
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Band 4
Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Jördis Heckt-Harbeck
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Band 4