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Capital Markets: Derivatives | Europe

Germany

The below Capital Markets: Derivatives rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Germany. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1

  1. Marc Benzler
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    Marc Benzler
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years Ranked
    Marc Benzler is held in high esteem for his longstanding expertise in the German and European financial regulatory and derivatives world. He is regularly mandated on matters pertaining to industry master agreements and clearing documentation.
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Band 2

  1. Christian Storck
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    Christian Storck
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Christian Storck covers a broad array of derivatives, regulatory and structured finance mandates, ranging from cryptocurrency securitisations and ESG derivatives to PISA frameworks and the implementation of EMIR requirements. He also assists with the negotiation of master agreements.
  2. Jochen Seitz
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    Jochen Seitz
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years Ranked
    Jochen Seitz has a cross-disciplinary practice, assisting with DCM as well as structured finance mandates, including regulatory advice on debt issuance platforms and structured products as well as LIBOR replacement and base prospectus updates. He often acts for leading international banks. This year, he ascends in the derivatives rankings due to convincing market feedback as well as strong work highlights centring on structured products and covered bonds.
  3. Jörg Fried
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    Jörg Fried
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Jörg Fried advises financial institutions and associations on ISDA and German master agreements, netting opinions, DRV-compliant documentation and IBOR benchmark fallbacks. He is additionally known for handling OTC transactions and convinces with his strength in equity and cryptocurrency derivatives mandates.
  4. Patrick Scholl
    Mayer Brown LLP | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Gregor Evenkamp
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    Gregor Evenkamp
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford Chance | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 3 | 26 Years Ranked
    Gregor Evenkamp is trusted by clients for his expertise in regulatory and derivatives issues and a focus on alternative investment structures, including the launch of investment platforms and the structuring of cleared notes.
  2. Stefan Krauss
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    Stefan Krauss
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years Ranked
    Stefan Krauss is revered for his longstanding expertise as one of Germany's top structured finance and derivatives experts. He has vast amounts of experience, including in the restructuring of synthetic securities, STS securitisations and structured covered bond programmes.
  3. Tobias Krug
    Ashurst | Capital Markets: Derivatives
    2024 | Band 3