Clifford Chance's expertise encompasses both banking supervisory law and regulations governing capital markets transactions, and the practice is also frequently called upon to oversee the regulatory aspects of mergers in the financial services sector. Practice head Marc Benzler assists clients with their licence applications and helps them ensure they remain in compliance with prudential requirements, in addition to assisting clients in dealings with the ECB. Kerstin Schaepersmann is also able to assist with licensing matters, and is noted for her expertise in the regulatory framework governing structured products.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Proven expertise, reliability, adherence to deadlines.’
- ‘Exceptional expertise in the relevant fields, including regulatory, netting and derivatives transactions.’
- ‘Marc Benzler and Kerstin Schaepersmann have exceptional expertise, and deep knowledge of market practices and international market standards.’
- ‘The partnership has a great deal of depth and provides direct feedback, not only on what doesn’t work but more importantly on how to make the end result actually work.’
- ‘Easy to deal with, always available, always on point and always stay true to making the best deal possible.’
- 'Marc Benzler is an exceptional lawyer with comprehensive capabilities and experience.'
Key clients
- Bundesverband deutscher Banken
- Oldenburgische Landesbank
- BNP Paribas
- Deutsche Bank AG
- JP Morgan Europe SE
- Altor Fund Manager AB
- Prüfungsverband deutscher Banken
- European Banking Federation
- Binance
- Tencent
- UBS
- Helvetia Holding AG
Work highlights
Advising Helvetia Holding AG on its planned merger of equals with Baloise Holding AG to form Helvetia Baloise Holding AG.
Advising Oldenburgische Landesbank in connection with its shareholders' dual track exit and its ultimate acquisition by TARGO Deutschland GmbH.
Acting for a globally systemically important bank in connection with a regulatory enforcement proceeding.
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Practice head
Marc Benzler
Other key lawyers
Kerstin Schaepersmann; Dominik Schöneberger