Lindemann Schwennicke & Partner

Number of lawyers: 18

Number of partners: 7

Office: Berlin

LSP Lindemann Schwennicke & Partner is a highly specialised leading boutique law firm in the German market focusing on banking, finance and fintech law. Established in 2006 as a spin-off from one of the leading international law firms, LSP combines the expertise, client structure, and case complexity of a large firm with the efficiency and personal approach of a boutique practice.

With a team of highly experienced finance lawyers, LSP offers innovative, pragmatic, and solution-oriented advice in complex financing matters. The firm is committed to providing clients with strategic guidance in both financing transactions and regulatory issues, offering a combination of in-depth expertise and practical, business-oriented solutions that support long-term growth and stability.

Website: www.lspartner.de

Phone: +49 30 254609-0

Email: [email protected]

LSP’s Regulatory Practice offers comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of EU and German banking, payment, capital markets and investment regulatory law including related areas as consumer protection, data protection and competition law requirements. With deep industry knowledge and strong relationships with various relevant EU regulators and German authorities as Deutsche Bundesbank and BaFin, LSP helps clients anticipate changes, mitigate risks and seize opportunities in the financial sector.

LSP in particular advises on matters of digitalisation of banking, finance and payment related businesses;

• licensing and compliance projects under relevant EU / German banking and investment law regimes (e.g. CRD/CRR/German Banking Act (KWG), IFD/IFR/German Investment Firms Act (WpIG), PSD2/PSD3/German Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG), AIFMD/German Investment Act (KAGB), MiCAR, ECSPR);
• passporting in cross-border activities;
• public offerings of securities and investment products (including prospectus regulation);
• regulatory due diligences and owner control procedures;
• outsourcing arrangements and business cooperation agreements;
• ESG- and anti-greenwashing regulation compliance;
• DORA compliance;
• AML compliance;
• AI regulation compliance
• data protection compliance; and
• representation vis-à-vis public authorities (BaFin, Bundesbank, ECB).

LSP’s Regulatory Practice is led by partners

• Till Brocker (+49 30 254609-164)
• Fedja Hilliger (+49 30 254609-182)
• Thomas Lindemann (+49 30 254609-120)
• Daniel Radig (+49 30 254609-141)
• Konrad Rusch (+49 30 254609-166)

and includes a team of highly experienced counsels and associates.

LSP delivers tailored regulatory solutions to banks, investment firms, payment institutions, insurance companies and fintech companies as well as industry and services businesses in the above fields of expertise.

Recent experiences include:

• Advising a leading global cloud provider for banks and other financial institutions and various banks and PSPs on DORA compliance;
• Advising major UK / German investment firms group on IFD/IFR/German Investment Firms Act (WpIG) licensing projects and various investment law compliance;
• Implementation of German Savings Bank debit cards (girocards) in Apple Pay;
• Cooperation agreement between the German Savings Banks Group and major European fintech company regarding the establishment of API-based Dynamic Recurring Payments in Germany;
• Advising the German Savings Banks Group on ESG certification for SME financings and implementation of ESG-linked loan standards in SME financings;
• Avising major German banks group on the establishment of anti-greenwashing requirements for financial products;
• Advising major German fintech group on the implementation of an EIB-financed ESG-analysis product for the German housing market;
• Advising German Banking Industry Committee (Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft) on the development of a multilateral API-based scheme for payment and other value added services (giroAPI);
• Advising major German banks group on the implementation of eID-based authorisation and authentication processes in online and mobile banking environments.

LSP’s Financing Practice provides comprehensive legal advice to banks, alternative lenders, investors, and corporate borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions. The team has extensive experience in corporate finance, acquisition finance, project finance, and real estate finance. A key focus of the practice lies in syndicated lending, advising both lenders and borrowers on complex financing structures.

The firm’s expertise includes debt instruments such as listed bonds (Anleihen), private placements and promissory notes (Schuldscheindarlehen) as well as general corporate finance matters, including cash-pooling, factoring and derivatives.

Additionally, the team has a strong track record in restructuring (including workout and insolvency), representing both creditors and debtors in negotiations and restructuring processes. The practice offers tailored solutions for distressed companies and lenders navigating complex restructuring and refinancing processes, ensuring business continuity and optimised debt structures. We also have comprehensive know-how in the realisation of collateral.

LSP is at the forefront of sustainable finance and ESG-related financings, advising clients on regulatory requirements and structuring transactions in line with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The team possesses deep knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring clients receive the best possible guidance in sustainable finance matters. LSP assists financial institutions and corporations in the development of green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and impact investment structures, ensuring compliance with evolving EU regulations and best market practices.

LSP’s Financing Practice is led by partners

• Rudolf Haesen (+49 30 254609-121)
• Thomas Lindemann (+49 30 254609-120)
• Ludwig von Moltke (+49 30 254609-131)
• Konrad Rusch (+49 30 254609-166)

and includes a team of highly experienced counsels and associates.

The team advises regularly on high-profile financing transactions, including:

Acquisition, Project, and Real Estate Finance

• Berlin Airports on the €2.4 billion financing for the construction of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
• Japanese bank on a €550 million project financing of an offshore wind farm
• BerlinHyp Bank on a €900 million financing of the acquisition of a real estate portfolio by an international investor
• International major bank on the restructuring of a €1.85 billion real estate portfolio
• International investor in connection with €1.45 billion bond
• Private equity investor on a unitranche financing by Permira for the acquisition of a group specialised on online marketing
• Commerzbank on financing the acquisition of a specialist company for processing precious metals by a strategic investor
• Advising the financing of multi-jurisdictional infrastructure and energy projects, including renewable energy developments

General corporate lending

• DZ Bank on a €150 million ESG-linked syndicated loan for a major retail group
• LBBW on €140 million syndicated financing for an international steel and energy specialist
• Deutsche Bank on a €50 million syndicated financing for a German service provider
• IKB on a €200 million syndicated loan for a construction specialist
• NORD/LB on a €150 million syndicated loan for a major retail group
• International healthcare group on €650 million syndicated loan with security in 13 jurisdictions
• Corporate borrowers across industries on numerous complex working capital and liquidity solutions

Through a trusted network of leading international law firms and highly specialised boutique law firms worldwide, LSP provides clients with tailored advice in all relevant jurisdictions, covering both regulatory matters and financing transactions. The firm frequently represents international banks, investment funds, and multinational corporations on multi-jurisdictional transactions, ensuring a smooth execution of complex cross-border deals.

LSP is also an active member of the Loan Market Association (LMA) and continuously engaged in key industry developments. The team contributes to industry discussions on financing trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, ensuring that clients benefit from up-to-date legal insights.