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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Capital Markets: Equity

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Skadden handles a broad range of capital markets transactions originating in Germany, including initial public offerings, secondary share placements (including accelerated bookbuildings), capital increases (including rights offerings), equity linked transactions, high-yield financings (under U.S. and German law), and other global equity and debt offerings, as well as ongoing securities laws advice. Our dedicated capital markets team includes German and U.S.-qualified lawyers with more than 20 years’ experience handling large and complex debt and equity capital markets transactions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including Rule 144A private placements in the U.S., dual-track equity and debt financings, and dual listings.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is known for its longstanding coverage of ECM matters, frequently advising investment banks and issuers on IPOs on domestic and international stock exchanges. The department is particularly acclaimed for its expertise in the US market but equally active on pan-European multi-jurisdictional deals. The team also offers strength in capital increases, private placements and rights offerings as well as convertibles transactions and de-SPACs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Fresenius in connection with its exit from the Austrian and international businesses of Vamed Group.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephan Hutter
    Stephan Hutter

    Stephan Hutter

    Stephan Hutter remains a sought-after adviser to prominent bookrunners, global coordinators and issuers, whom he assists with IPOs, convertible bonds and capital increases as well as SPAC mandates. His multi-jurisdictional capabilities, especially concerning the Austrian and US markets, add to his status as a renowned practitioner. He attained his doctor juris in Austria and is admitted to the New York Bar.

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