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Bribery & Corruption
Germany
Dr. André-M. Szesny & LL.M.
Alongside its fund structuring expertise, Heuking‘s funds practice is well versed in the ESG frameworks governing sustainable investments, frequently being called upon to advise on the EU’s SFDR. Beyond this, the firm is expanding its presence in the crypto funds space and is also active in the venture capital and real estate markets. Michael Dröge heads the team, handling both structural funds issues and subsequent transactions.
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- ‘Very pragmatic approach, good availability, broad and deep expertise within the team.’
- ‘Very good understanding of our business model, able to provide advice based on past experience.’
Key clients
- Aquila Capital Investment Company
- Paribus Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
- VALUES. Institutional
- Kontora Kapitalverwaltungs GmbH
- Alpha Ordinatum GmbH
Work highlights
Advised Paribus Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH in connection with the acquisition of a real estate fund portfolio and the design and launch of a new real estate AIF and a new private equity fund of funds.
Advised Kontora Kapitalverwaltungs GmbH on the establishment of an open-ended special fund pursuant to Section 282 of the German Investment Code (KAGB) as an Article 8 Fund within the meaning of the SFDR.
Advised w3.fund Management GmbH on the establishment of an externally managed German special investment company, to be managed by w3 as an external capital management company and whose sub-fund invests as an open-ended special AIF primarily in crypto assets and NFTs.
Practice head
Michael Dröge
Other key lawyers
Christoph Gringel