Capital Markets: Equity

Dennis Heuer rises in the rankings on the back of excellent client feedback, strong work highlights and increased market standing. He specialises in international structured finance mandates, including auto loan, NPL and synthetic securitisations. Heuer also advises on asset-backed financings in the mid-market segment. His clientele comprises well-known banks and financial investors as well as corporates and startups.

"Dennis Heuer impressed us with his outstanding technical expertise, very high levels of availability, the speed at which he worked, as well as his negotiation skills, which made us feel well represented."

"I would always wholeheartedly recommend Dennis Heuer. He is plausible, can discuss things with flexible solutions and pushes things forward in the transaction."

"I really value Dennis Heuer and have always had excellent experiences with him."

Karsten Wöckener of White & Case LLP is reputed for his experience in green bond issuances, often advising prominent energy companies, public entities and lead managers. He complements this strong offering with his expertise in sovereign bonds, exchangeable registered notes and Schuldschein transactions. Karsten Wöckener has particular strength in mandates involving Austria.

"I've had exclusively positive experiences with Karsten Wöckener, who has a very competent and solution-oriented way of working."

"What stands out about Karsten Wöckener is his well-founded knowledge of both the legal nuances and the market conditions."

Felix Biedermann of Simmons & Simmons LLP is experienced in handling promissory note and bond issuances as well as programme updates. His clientele is predominantly made up of prominent banks, whom he advises as both underwriters and issuers. He also assists sovereigns and financial investors.

"Felix Biedermann is friendly, competent and offers a high level of expertise."

"He is always available and stands out for his excellent memory; he remembers every deal we have done together."

"I trust Felix Biedermann and have learned a lot from him."

Gernot Wagner of White & Case LLP is known for his expertise in high-yield bond transactions. Clients benefit from his cross-border strength, particularly in relation to the US, where he is admitted to practice in New York.

"With Gernot Wagner, White & Case has a strong position in the high-yield bonds area."

"Gernot Wagner provides a top service and is very experienced and technically skilled."

"I highly recommend Gernot Wagner, who is constructive when dealing with the other side and works to solve problems in a pragmatic way."

Issuers and lead managers alike appreciate Rebecca Emory of White & Case LLP for her strength in handling large-scale bond issuances with a particular focus on high-yield transactions. Clients additionally benefit from her experience in ECM deals, such as rights issues and IPOs. Being admitted to the New York Bar, she is well positioned to advise on mandates involving the USA.

"I appreciate not only her extremely deep technical expertise, but the coupled ability to manage complex transactions smoothly."

"What distinguishes Rebecca Emory from competitors is her excellent commercial understanding and her view of the big picture."

"She provides top service and is very experienced and technically skilled."