Ranking tables
Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise) | Global
Germany
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Austria
Switzerland
USA
- George Hacket Clifford Chance15 Years Ranked
- Gernot Wagner White & Case14 Years Ranked
- Joseph Marx Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
- Krystian Czerniecki Sullivan & Cromwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Marc Plepelits A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Emory White & Case7 Years Ranked
- Stephan Hutter Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates24 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Austria
F George HacketClifford Chance | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedUS-qualified practitioner George Hacket of Clifford Chance LLP is appreciated for his strength in the ECM space. He regularly advises on prominent IPOs, capital increases and de-SPACs, acting for issuers and bookrunners. He additionally assists with US Rule 144A offerings and is also sought after for his expertise in cross-border mandates involving Austria.F Karsten WöckenerWhite & Case | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 11 Years RankedKarsten 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.F Marc PlepelitsA&O Shearman | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedMarc Plepelits is particularly active on DCM mandates, including high-value bond issuances, and is especially noted for his expertise in high-yield transactions. Admitted to the New York Bar and as the head of the firm's US corporate finance team in Germany, he complements this offering with particular strength in cross-border mandates connected to the US. He is additionally versed in matters relating to Austria, where he also attained his master juris.F Peter WaltzLinklaters | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 21 Years RankedOutstanding practitioner Peter Waltz of Linklaters is renowned for his DCM expertise. He is highly sought after by prominent bookrunners and issuers for his excellence in convertible, green, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 bond issuances. He additionally stands out for his expertise in cross-border mandates, especially in relation to Austria.F Stephan HutterSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 24 Years RankedStephan Hutter of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates remains a sought-after adviser to prominent bookrunners, global coordinators and issuers, whom he assists with IPOs, convertible bonds and capital increases as well as SPAC mandates. His multi-jurisdictional capabilities, especially concerning the Austrian and US markets, add to his status as a renowned practitioner. He attained his doctor juris in Austria and is admitted to the New York Bar.
Switzerland
F Marco CarbonareLinklaters | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 12 Years RankedMarco Carbonare of Linklaters boasts a strong ECM practice across the DACH region, often advising bookrunners and issuers on IPOs, rights issuances and SPACs. Qualified in New York, England & Wales and Germany, he is a primary contact for clients seeking multi-jurisdictional assistance. Additionally, he is recognised as one of only few Switzerland experts based in Germany, having been involved in numerous IPOs on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
USA
F George HacketClifford Chance | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedUS-qualified practitioner George Hacket of Clifford Chance LLP is appreciated for his strength in the ECM space. He regularly advises on prominent IPOs, capital increases and de-SPACs, acting for issuers and bookrunners. He additionally assists with US Rule 144A offerings and is also sought after for his expertise in cross-border mandates involving Austria.F Gernot WagnerWhite & Case | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedGernot 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.F Joseph MarxWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 5 Years RankedFrankfurt-based Joseph Marx is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in all matters concerning US capital markets law. He is admitted to the Bar in New York, the District of Columbia and Kentucky, which allows him to advise clients holistically on US law-governed capital markets mandates including Rule 144A and Nasdaq listings. He also assists with SPAC transactions.F Krystian CzernieckiSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedAs a US-qualified practitioner Krystian Czerniecki of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is well placed to handle cross-border ECM mandates, especially those involving the USA. He regularly handles complex IPOs, SPAC transactions and private placements, including SEC-governed IPOs and Rule 144A placements.F Marc PlepelitsA&O Shearman | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedMarc Plepelits is particularly active on DCM mandates, including high-value bond issuances, and is especially noted for his expertise in high-yield transactions. Admitted to the New York Bar and as the head of the firm's US corporate finance team in Germany, he complements this offering with particular strength in cross-border mandates connected to the US. He is additionally versed in matters relating to Austria, where he also attained his master juris.F Rebecca EmoryWhite & Case | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 7 Years RankedIssuers 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.F Stephan HutterSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets (Foreign Expertise)2024 | Foreign Expert | 24 Years RankedStephan Hutter of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates remains a sought-after adviser to prominent bookrunners, global coordinators and issuers, whom he assists with IPOs, convertible bonds and capital increases as well as SPAC mandates. His multi-jurisdictional capabilities, especially concerning the Austrian and US markets, add to his status as a renowned practitioner. He attained his doctor juris in Austria and is admitted to the New York Bar.