Lindenpartners‘ regulatory offering distinguishes itself through its focus on sustainability regulations, advising on ESG-related issues under both German and European law, including in relation to SFDR. The team is also tasked with representing clients facing BaFin administrative proceedings, and is further adept at assisting with matters of securities law. Heading the team are Lars Röh and Frank Zingel, who both advise on banking supervisory law, with the former also offering expertise in restructuring mandates, while the latter is knowledgeable of crypto regulations.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Lindenpartners is a relatively young but highly experienced law firm. It offers excellent solutions for complex issues. Its expertise is highly valued in relevant areas of the credit industry. Lindenpartners is a genuine alternative to the so-called big law firms.’
  • ‘The team at Lindenpartners works highly professionally, reliably and in a structured manner. Communication has always been very open and collaborative. As a client, you get the feeling that the working atmosphere between colleagues is genuinely pleasant and personal.’
  • ‘The people we have worked with so far have always been very friendly, professional, reliable and supportive.’
  • ‘They are pragmatic and always happy to discuss new ways.’
  • ‘Very friendly and nice to work with.’
  • 'The combination of legal expertise and practical experience in the financial services space make this firm a first choice, as they are better able to translate legal and regulatory challenges into pragmatic, workable solutions.'

Key clients

  • BBB Bürgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH
  • Berliner Sparkasse
  • Berliner Volksbank
  • Bundesverband der Deutschen Volks- und Raiffeisenbanken
  • Bundesverband für strukturierte Wertpapiere
  • Deutsche WertpapierService Bank
  • DONNER & REUSCHEL Aktiengesellschaft
  • Kreissparkasse Köln
  • Sparkasse Hannover
  • Unzer Group GmbH

Work highlights

Advised Donner & Reuschel AG on the implementation of ESG risk management strategies.
Advised Kreissparkasse Köln on the issue of a syndicated green mortgage bond with a value of €250m.
Advised Unzer GmbH on the development of an AI application and creation of an overview document highlighting key legal differences and content weighting across DORA contract documents.
Practice head

Lars Röh; Frank Zingel

Other key lawyers

Daniel Bögeholz