Banking & Finance

Taylor Wessing is appreciated for its expertise in a variety of banking and finance mandates, including syndicated loans and direct lending. The team regularly advises German banks and international private equity firms on acquisition and project finance as well as refinancings. With a broad bench, the law firm is well placed to cater to a large client base and to advise on cross-border mandates in cooperation with its global offices.

"In addition to its high level of legal expertise, its commercial awareness is the reason why we regularly choose Taylor Wessing."

"The team demonstrated excellent communication skills and provided clear guidance."

"Taylor Wessing was able to support us even on complex questions and we always received good drafts and on time."

"The partners working with us have considerable expertise that they always convey in a pragmatic and very solution-oriented way."

Taylor Wessing advised Commerzbank as agent on an approximately EUR125 million syndicated financing for KAP.

Experienced practitioner Clemens Niedner frequently advises borrowers and lenders on syndicated financing and refinancings. He regularly acts for national and international banks as well as corporates from the real estate and energy sectors. "Clemens Niedner is a very smart person who has deep knowledge of all corporate lending topics and is flexible in providing support to both borrowers and lenders." "He has a client-oriented approach, is pragmatic and can find good compromises especially with mid-market actors."

Sabine Schomaker predominantly advises well-known German banks as lenders on medium-sized corporate finance transactions, covering both syndicated and bilateral structures. She also assists private equity firms and their portfolio companies with refinancings. "Sabine Schomaker is highly experienced and knowledgeable and for me it's a no-brainer to mandate her."

Ulf Gosejacob frequently acts for private equity firms as borrowers on LBO and investment financing. He possesses further experience advising banks as lenders as well as assisting state-owned and private companies as borrowers on acquisition finance and refinancing deals. "Ulf Gosejacob has a very pragmatic approach, knows the points that are important to us and is able to assert them without putting the other side off." "Ulf Gosejacob is especially good in the mid-cap space and also has particular strength when it comes to direct lending." "In negotiations, Ulf Gosejacob convinces with a high level of approachability, a strong hands-on mentality and an extraordinary ability to adapt to different types of negotiation partners. He is a lawyer of invaluable quality for us."