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Johannes Tieves
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Johannes advises listed and unlisted domestic and international companies and lenders on syndicated loans, acquisition financings, loan notes (Schuldscheindarlehen), high yield bonds, hybrid financings, restructurings and insolvency law issues.

Johannes worked for KION GROUP AG, Brenntag SE, ista International GmbH and HeidelbergCement AG on comprehensive refinancings and for the financing banks on the acquisition of Deutsche Wohnen SE by Vonovia. He also advised Glencore in connection with the insolvency of Weser Metall and KKR on the structuring of the acquisition of real estate from Adler Real Estate AG, as well as Leonie AG.

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Banking & Finance - Germany

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As one of Germany's top banking and finance lawyers, Johannes Tieves is an excellent choice for borrowers and lenders seeking comprehensive advice. His practice covers assistance with complex refinancing mandates (including syndicated and bilateral credit and guarantee lines) as well as advice on financings of significant joint ventures. He is additionally versed in Schuldschein loans and cross-border transactions.

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Contributions

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Global Practice Guide
Acquisition Finance 2025
Introduction
Johannes Tieves
Nicholas A Dorsey
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Johannes Tieves, Nicholas A Dorsey
Article • May 2025

Strengths

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Johannes Tieves offers outstanding clarity and leadership.

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Chambers Global Guide

With his pleasant manner, especially on very dynamic topics, when those involved are tense and when there's a lot going on, Johannes Tieves has a positive influence.

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Articles, highlights and press releases

8 items provided by Hengeler Mueller

Press Release

Hengeler Mueller advises STRABAG on group financing in the amount of €3 billion

Hengeler Mueller advises STRABAG on group financing in the amount of €3 billion

Jun 25, 2025
Authored by Henning Hilke, Johannes Tieves
Press Release

Hengeler Mueller advises industrial gases specialist Messer on the conclusion of debut Schuldschein

Hengeler Mueller advises industrial gases specialist Messer on the conclusion of debut Schuldschein loans with a volume of EUR 950 million

Aug 6, 2024
Authored by Johannes Tieves
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises bank consortium

Hengeler Mueller advises bank consortium on bridge financing for Dürr in the course of the acquisition of BBS Automation

Jun 19, 2023
Authored by Johannes Tieves
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises industrial gases specialist Messer

Hengeler Mueller advises industrial gases specialist Messer on fully takeover of joint venture Messer Industries and the agreement of a long-term strategic partnership with GIC

May 31, 2023
Authored by Johannes Tieves, Christof Jäckle, Emanuel P. Strehle
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises Porsche Automobil Holding SE

Hengeler Mueller advises Porsche Automobil Holding SE on financing of the acquisition of ordinary shares in Porsche AG in connection with IPO

Sep 20, 2022
Authored by Johannes Tieves
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises SIG on placement of EUR 650m ESG-linked Schuldschein

Hengeler Mueller advises SIG on placement of EUR 650m ESG-linked Schuldschein

Jul 5, 2022
Authored by Johannes Tieves
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises HeidelbergCement on EUR 2bn sustainability-linked refinancing

Hengeler Mueller advises HeidelbergCement on EUR 2bn sustainability-linked refinancing

May 30, 2022
Authored by Johannes Tieves
Highlight

Hengeler Mueller advises Zalando on new EUR 1.25bn credit facility

Hengeler Mueller advises Zalando on new EUR 1.25bn credit facility

May 24, 2022
Authored by Johannes Tieves

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