White & Case LLP is a strong choice for clients facing contentious proceedings in the financial services sector, representing banks in litigation with BaFin, the SRB and the ECB. The firm is also well positioned to assist firms looking to ensure compliance with German and EU regulations, and has a solid track record in acting for firms seeking to challenge regulator-imposed restrictions. Henning Berger heads the team, maintaining a practice that combines both advisory and contentious work, from governance and compliance matters to disputes arising under German and European regulatory frameworks. Woldemar Häring oversees the ownership and control aspects of cross-border transactions, liaising with BaFin and the ECB on this front.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent expertise and knowledge. The partner and team are easily approachable. Fast response times and reliable regarding set timelines. Proactive in advising and pragmatic approaches.’
- ‘Expertise, reliability, adherence, innovation.’
- 'Broad scope of regulatory expertise, international collaboration, service oriented and fun to work with.'
- 'Woldemar Häring has regulatory expertise and understands FinTech businesses.'
Key clients
- N26
- Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH
- Deutsche Bank
- DZ Bank
- Entschädigungseinrichtung Deutscher Banken
- Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH
- RBC Capital Markets (Europe) GmbH
- FERI Trust AG
Work highlights
Advised the Free State of Bavaria on the reorganisation of the equity structure of BayernLB, ensuring the continuation of housing promotion via its development institution, BayernLabo.
Represented Nordea and others in around 45 annulment proceedings before the European Court against the Single Resolution Board regarding decisions on the calculation of ex-ante contributions to the Single Resolution Fund.
Advised N26 on the lifting of a growth restriction by BaFin.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Henning Berger
Other key lawyers
Martin Weber; Woldemar Häring