Capital Markets: Equity
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 4
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP enters the rankings after adding a respected and active team to its departments in Germany. The practice offers expertise in IPOs, rights offerings and SPAC transactions. The team is particularly sought after by German banks as well as international corporates. Due to its international network and US-qualified team members, Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a popular choice for transactions that have a US component.
Strengths
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"We are very happy with Willkie because of its interesting platform, its deal flow and experience, and its attractive offering on US-German deals."
"We are very happy with Willkie because of its interesting platform, its deal flow and experience, and its attractive offering on US-German deals."
Notable Practitioners
ECM specialist Simon Weiss regularly advises underwriters, global coordinators and corporates on IPOs, share placements and capital increases.
"Simon Weiss is among only a handful of advisers who are simply very good in the area of capital markets and public takeovers. He is a very good and experienced transactional lawyer who is entrepreneurial and solution-oriented."
Frankfurt-based Joseph Marx is appreciated for his in-depth expertise in all matters concerning US capital markets law. He is admitted to the Bar in New York, the District of Columbia and Kentucky, which allows him to advise clients holistically on US law-governed capital markets mandates including Rule 144A and Nasdaq listings. He also assists with SPAC transactions.
"Joseph Marx is one of the go-to people in the German market for us for US advice. He is one of the few in Germany who have been here for a long time and advise on US angles of capital markets deals."
"He acts as our lead partner in the ECM area and we really like working with him."