Innovation

We have helped to shape many techniques commonly used throughout the market:

Leading  Role in Dual Track and Triple Track transactions in Germany (inter alia, Advent/Douglas, Siemens Audiology, Siemens/Osram, ThyssenKrupp/Inoxum, GEA/Heat Exchangers, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank)

Implementation of major spin-offs of listed companies in Germany (Siemens/Osram, Bayer/Lanxess, Hoechst/Celanese, Gehe/Takkt)

Structuring and implementation of scrip dividend in Germany (inter alia, Deutsche Telekom)

Preparation and implementation of the largest IPOs in Germany (inter alia, Deutsche Post, Deutsche Telekom, Tognum, RTL Group, Symrise, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank)

New and innovative, tailor-made IPO structure with two private placement steps (inter alia, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.)

Structuring and establishment of Bad Banks according to German Financial Market Stabilisation Fund Regulation (Hypo Real Estate and West LB)

Gode Wind 1 – Issuance of the first non-recourse, investment grade, certified green bond dedicated to part finance an offshore wind farm asset under construction (DONG Energy)

Advice for first German Global Custodian structure for custodian banks

Design of the open-ended investment limited partnership as a new legal form of the investment fund for the purpose of international pension asset pooling

Preparation of standard templates for Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital instruments (subordinated bonds) due to new regulatory equity capital definitions according to Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) came into effect since 2014 by implementation of Basel III in the EU

New approaches in complex cross-border compliance investigations, with a particular focus on conflict and dilemma situations