Linklaters‘ regulatory specialists work closely with the firm’s M&A practitioners when handling major transactions in the financial sector, while also assisting insurers maintain compliance with various regulatory requirements, and also overseeing clients’ internal restructuring measures. Heading the team is Andreas Steck, who is also the firm’s managing partner for Europe; he offers particular expertise in bank supervisory law and is also well versed in handling complex restructuring mandates. Andreas Dehio is sought after by clients facing regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, with further expertise in licensing requirements under German law, which is also a core focus of Julian Emmerich’s practice. Emmerich is also able to assist with AML compliance and ESG-related matters.
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- ‘The regulatory team is very knowledgeable, always up-to-date on regulators' expectations and very practice oriented.’
- ‘Andreas Dehio is a very good regulatory lawyer, always approachable, asks the right questions and is able to provide usable, concise answers by always addressing all circumstances.’
- ‘Linklaters' regulatory team is remarkable and very efficient. They are very attentive to their clients and show an extraordinary commitment, coupled with a very high professionalism and a very pragmatic and imaginative spirit to find solutions to the most difficult problems. They are highly valued and trusted partners.’
- ‘Andreas Dehio is a partner who is very attentive to the needs of the client and knows how to lead his team with great energy and commitment.’
- ‘Linklaters Frankfurt has very experienced senior partners in this area and a long-standing track record.’
- ‘Andreas Dehio is very experienced and has deep knowledge of our industry.’
- 'Andreas Steck is outstanding - perfect mix of hands-on and detailed expert knowledge.'
Key clients
- Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale/TARGO Deutschland Financial Holding Group
- Fosun Holdings
- Allianz
Work highlights
Advised Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale and TARGO Deutschland Financial Holding Group on the acquisition of 100% of German bank Oldenburgische Landesbank.
Advised Allianz Direct on the acquisition of iptiQ’s European property and casualty insurance business and the takeover of the FRIDAY insurance portfolio from Baloise in Germany and France.
Advised Fosun Holdings on the sale of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe and other regulated group entities in Luxembourg and Ireland to ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
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Practice head
Andreas Steck
Other key lawyers
Andreas Dehio; Julian Emmerich