Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher is recognised for its expertise in a variety of banking and finance issues, with a particular focus on acquisition finance transactions. The law firm further assists with restructurings of existing facilities and frequently draws on its large international network to handle cross-border matters. The team's clientele consists of medium-sized and large private equity firms, which the firm assists with banking matters in close cooperation with its private equity team. Willkie Farr & Gallagher has an additional focus on acting for debt funds as well as banks lending in the mid-cap space.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher assisted Investec Bank with the financing it provided for a number of investments by Bregal, including the acquisition of SEMA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team consists of experienced lawyers, providing holistic advice and using the entire Willkie network to deliver the best client outcomes."
"One of the key differentiators for Willkie is that its lawyers are very responsive, always friendly and helpful, providing outstanding service levels."
"Willkie demonstrated a consistent ability to simplify complex problems and clarify proposed solutions."
"The team consists of experienced lawyers, providing holistic advice and using the entire Willkie network to deliver the best client outcomes."
"One of the key differentiators for Willkie is that its lawyers are very responsive, always friendly and helpful, providing outstanding service levels."
"Willkie demonstrated a consistent ability to simplify complex problems and clarify proposed solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Wilms is acknowledged for his expertise in the refinancing of existing facilities as well as new loan arrangements and investment financing.
Jasmin Dettmar demonstrates a particular focus on mid-cap acquisition finance transactions as well as add-on financings. She regularly advises alternative lenders, asset managers and private equity investors.
"Jasmin Dettmar is one of the best lawyers I've worked with: she is very much on-point, doesn't take too long, and she gives me proper advice rather than wishy-washy statements, meaning she is quite good and firm and knows what she is talking about."
"When working with Jasmin Dettmar, I always get rapid responses, efficient diagnoses and commercial solutions to complex transactions."
"Jasmin Dettmar is a leading lawyer in the German leveraged finance and direct lending space and provides outstanding client service and knowledge. It is an absolute pleasure to work with her and her team and she has the best interest of her clients at heart."