Capital Markets: Debt

Leading practitioner Oliver Seiler is widely regarded as one of the top ECM experts in Germany. He is regularly mandated for high-profile IPOs, capital increases and complex dual-track transactions including de-SPAC mergers.

"Oliver Seiler is a superb German ECM partner. He brings international and local German teams together and ensures consistent standards and that solutions are found."

"He is incredibly user-friendly, hard-working and rigorous."

"Oliver Seiler is very experienced, pragmatic and has a high willingness to provide an excellent service."

"Oliver Seiler provides very strong strategic advice."

Dennis Heuer rises in the rankings on the back of excellent client feedback, strong work highlights and increased market standing. He specialises in international structured finance mandates, including auto loan, NPL and synthetic securitisations. Heuer also advises on asset-backed financings in the mid-market segment. His clientele comprises well-known banks and financial investors as well as corporates and startups.

"Dennis Heuer impressed us with his outstanding technical expertise, very high levels of availability, the speed at which he worked, as well as his negotiation skills, which made us feel well represented."

"I would always wholeheartedly recommend Dennis Heuer. He is plausible, can discuss things with flexible solutions and pushes things forward in the transaction."

"I really value Dennis Heuer and have always had excellent experiences with him."

Karsten Wöckener 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. Wöckener has particular strength in mandates involving Austria.

"I've had exclusively positive experiences with Karsten Wöckener, who has a very competent and solution-oriented way of working."

"What stands out about Karsten Wöckener is his well-founded knowledge of both the legal nuances and the market conditions."

David Rath is sought after for his expertise in IPOs, dual-track transactions and de-SPACs. He is particularly active advising underwriting consortiums.

"David Rath offers great balance, judgement, rigour and hard work, and is also incredibly good at finding solutions and leaving no stone unturned."

"David Rath is a next-generation partner who is highly sophisticated and service-oriented."

Gernot Wagner is known for his expertise in high-yield bond transactions. Clients benefit from his cross-border strength, particularly in relation to the USA, where he is admitted to practice in New York.

"With Gernot Wagner, White & Case has a strong position in the high-yield bonds area."

"Gernot Wagner provides a top service and is very experienced and technically skilled."

"I highly recommend Gernot Wagner, who is constructive when dealing with the other side and works to solve problems in a pragmatic way."

Issuers and lead managers alike appreciate Rebecca Emory for her strength in handling 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.

"I appreciate not only her extremely deep technical expertise but the coupled ability to manage complex transactions smoothly."

"What distinguishes Rebecca Emory from competitors is her excellent commercial understanding and her view of the big picture."

"She provides top service and is very experienced and technically skilled."

Counsel Camilla Kehler-Weiß assists with IPOs and dual-track transactions, with further expertise in rights issuances and convertible bonds.

"Camilla Kehler-Weiß is highly talented and experienced and very pleasant to work with."

"We always enjoy working with Camilla Kehler-Weiß, whose service levels as well as awareness of the commercial side are very strong."