Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Goodwin enters the rankings after adding a well-regarded finance partner and team to its departments in Germany. The practice comes recognised for its strong focus on and experience in leveraged finance deals in the mid-market segment. Its client base consists of domestic and international lenders, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of the team's differentiating strengths is its commercial awareness."
"Their ability to deliver to budget is very strong. They ensure very efficient processes and do not waste time along the way."
"The team at Goodwin consists of high-quality people. In addition to its standout partner, our experiences with junior team members have always been good."
"One of the team's differentiating strengths is its commercial awareness."
"Their ability to deliver to budget is very strong. They ensure very efficient processes and do not waste time along the way."
"The team at Goodwin consists of high-quality people. In addition to its standout partner, our experiences with junior team members have always been good."
Notable Practitioners
Winfried Carli excels at advising private equity firms and portfolio companies as well as direct lenders on mid-cap LBO and refinancing transactions. He offers expertise in both German and cross-border mandates, aided by his firm's international network.
"Winfried Carli is extremely experienced in the design of financings, knows all the lawyers on the other side and can categorise them and come up with tailor-made arguments for negotiations in advance."
"One of the decisive factors for mandating Winfried Carli is the service he provides."
"When it comes to technical knowledge, Winfried Carli is top-tier and enjoys our absolute trust. What also distinguishes him is that as a partner he is very involved, so the advice we receive is of first-class quality, which makes our work much easier."