Gleiss Lutz stands out for its expertise in structuring high-yield bonds, supporting both issuers and underwriters active in the German and US markets, overseeing Rule 144A placements in addition to pan-European offerings. Kai Birke, practice head, handles the spectrum of debt issuance matters, and is also called upon for advice on the restructuring of bond programmes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gleiss Lutz’ DCM team stands out in the German and European legal market for its exceptional combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and client-focused service. The team is renowned for its deep understanding of both domestic and international DCM transactions, including bond issuances, structured products, and regulatory capital instruments.’
- ‘Kai Birke stands out as an exceptional partner within the DCM team at Gleiss Lutz. What truly differentiates Kai from competitors is his ability to distil complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable advice, always tailored to the client’s specific needs and commercial objectives.’
Key clients
- Barclays
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- KPS Capital Partners
- Nordwest Industrie Finance
- Q-Park B.V.
Work highlights
Advised KPS Capital Partners on the issuance of a €600m high-yield bond by Dynamo NewCo II for the purposes of financing the acquisition of the Innomotics division from Siemens AG.
Advised Q-Park B.V. on the issuance of high yield bonds, in an aggregate amount of €880m.
Advised an international banking consortium in relation to the issuance of a €895m high yield bond by Amber FinCo in connection with the acquisition of Applus Services by TDR Capital and iSquare Capital.
Practice head
Kai Birke