Banking & Finance

We advise investment funds, domestic and foreign banks, and (publicly traded) companies on all matters related to corporate and project financing, including structured financing in accordance with LMA standards. Our advisory services include, among other things, subordinated loans, group cash pooling agreements, banking law issues, and capital markets law matters. In addition, we assist with initial public offerings (IPOs), capital increases, and the issuance of convertible bonds and (convertible) profit participation certificates. Another area of focus is cross-border lending and the associated internal bank control and compliance processes.

We also assist our clients with the structuring of collateral, its enforcement, and in the context of restructurings, reorganization proceedings, and complex workout situations, including insolvencies. Our expertise also extends to cross-border financing, bond issuance programs, and innovative financing products. Our clients benefit from our many years of experience in financing large real estate projects and M&A transactions. In the area of banking regulatory law, we provide ongoing advice on regulatory issues, such as those related to restructurings, capital adequacy requirements, and regulatory ratios.