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Norton Rose Fulbright

Capital Markets: Debt

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Debt - Germany

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright is well equipped to advise a diverse clientele, including mid-market and high-end corporate issuers and bookrunners, on DCM mandates. The team assists with matters including large multi-jurisdictional debt issuance and commercial paper programmes, bearer bonds, green and social bonds and floating-rate notes. Aided by its international office network, the law firm is well placed to assist with cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Mercedes-Benz Group in connection with its EUR70 billion EMTN programme.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright are highly experienced in the field and contribute beyond mere legal implications.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright's repertoire includes very flexible meeting times tailored to the individual needs of clients.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright has the ability to develop pragmatic, actionable solutions that strike the right balance between legal precision and commercial practicality.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christoph Enderstein
    Band 2Christoph Enderstein

    Christoph Enderstein

    Christoph Enderstein is widely appreciated for his expertise in DCM mandates, often advising issuers and dealers on debt issuance programmes as well as bond issuances. His experience includes assisting with T2 bonds, panda bonds and ESG-linked transactions. Prominent banks and automotive companies belong to his clientele.

    • Christoph Enderstein is very reliable, focused and constructive.

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    • Christoph Enderstein combines a deep legal understanding with strategic insight, ensuring that we receive top-tier advice on even the most intricate issues.

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  • Band 4Benedikt Gillessen
    Band 4Benedikt Gillessen

    Benedikt Gillessen

    Benedikt Gillessen is well placed to assist with ECM mandates, ranging from capital increases to rights issues and convertibles transactions, often acting for issuers as well as banks. He is also experienced in delistings connected to public takeovers.

    • Benedikt Gillessen is a very competent lawyer for capital markets who is always available.

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  • Germany, expertise based abroad in UKBernd Bohr
    Germany, expertise based abroad in UKBernd Bohr

    Bernd Bohr

    London-based practitioner Bernd Bohr often advises issuers on high-yield bonds and revolving credit facilities involving Germany and the UK. Being admitted to the Bar in New York and in England and Wales as well as Germany renders Bohr an excellent choice for clients seeking multi-jurisdictional support.

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