Hogan Lovells International LLP is frequently sought out by banks looking to update their bond programmes, with expertise in the structures and regulations concerning traditional corporate and sustainable bonds, among others. Leading the team is a group consisting of Sven Brandt, who handles bond transactions and securitisations, investment grade expert Jochen Seitz and Dietmar Helms, who occupies a niche in auto loan securitisation and is well versed in transactions between Europe and China. Stefan Schrewe acts for bank syndicates and issuers in relation to their bond and broader securities trading matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I think the team is competent, well organised and has appropriate staffing. Also, they are able to work at a tight schedule.’
- ‘I would indicate Carla Luh as the key person. One can see that Carla is experienced and she really knows what she is doing. I feel comfortable working with her.’
- 'The DCM team at Hogan Lovells shows particular expertise in the banking sector, but has also demonstrated strong capabilities in selected corporate mandates.'
- 'Good commercial sense, very open minded.'
Key clients
- Bayerische Landesbank
- BOC Aviation (USA) Corporation
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
- Commerzbank AG
- Commerzbank AG/Erste Group AG/DZ Bank AG/ING-DiBa/Helaba
- DEMIRE AG
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Deutsche Kreditbank AG
- KfW Bankengruppe
- Natixis Pfandbriefbank AG
- Nord/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
- Raiffeisen Bank International
Work highlights
Advised KfW on US securities law matters, including SEC-registered global bonds and ongoing SEC reporting obligations.
Advised UniCredit Bank GmbH in connection with the relaunch of the issuance programs of Volkswagen Financial Services AG and Volkswagen Financial Services Overseas AG.
Advising Deutsche Kreditbank AG on the annual update of its debt issuance program.
Practice head
Sven Brandt; Jochen Seitz; Dietmar Helms
Other key lawyers
Stefan Schrewe