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Milbank LLP

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Milbank LLP

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Banking & Finance - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank is a well-reputed law firm that advises clients across its Frankfurt and Munich offices on a broad range of banking and finance issues. The team is particularly active on complex leveraged finance, refinancing and acquisition finance transactions, and offers noteworthy expertise in syndicated loans and alternative lending structures, including Schuldschein loans. Due to its strong global network, the team is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional deals. Its clientele, which consists of large corporates, private equity funds and multinational lending consortiums, further evidences the firm's presence in the market and strong visibility among both borrowers and lenders.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank advised Deutsche Bank, ING Bank and UniCredit on a EUR8.1 billion acquisition financing, including a subsequent financing amendment.

Strengths

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  • Milbank's lawyers are proactive and think outside the box.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The whole team is really top notch. It sees points others don't see and provides a high level of analysis.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Milbank has one of the most impressive banking and finance teams we've worked with - it is commercially minded and able to handle the most complex cross-border financings with ease.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Milbank offers fast and efficient execution with deep technical skill.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate the commitment, attention to detail and precision the law firm provides.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Barbara Mayer-Trautmann
    Barbara Mayer-Trautmann

    Barbara Mayer-Trautmann

    Barbara Mayer-Trautmann is considered a leading banking practitioner with prowess in handling complex corporate and acquisition finance mandates. Clients from the borrower and lender sides alike benefit from her considerable experience in cross-border mandates. She has expertise in traditional and leveraged finance transactions.

    • Barbara Mayer-Trautmann is one of the best lawyers in the space. When we have complex questions, we turn to her.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • She has clear opinions you can rely on and is a really trusted partner, particularly on cross-border deals. We get so much value from her input. She is more than just a lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Thomas Ingenhoven
    Thomas Ingenhoven

    Thomas Ingenhoven

    Thomas Ingenhoven serves as the managing partner of Milbank's Frankfurt office and is a member of the firm’s banking and leveraged finance group. He specialises in acquisition finance, syndicated lending and financial derivatives. In particular, he advises lenders, sponsors and corporate borrowers on all aspects of leveraged buyouts and financial restructurings as well as general syndicated lending.

    • Thomas Ingenhoven is a star in finance. He is highly experienced across all types of financings and incredibly easy to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Ingenhoven is always my first pick. He gives practical advice but also provides an economic and commercial opinion. He is very innovative.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Ingenhoven is one of the best banking lawyers in Frankfurt.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He is a tough negotiator but always remains pragmatic and manages to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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