White & Case LLP is well versed in overseeing both new bond issuances and refinancing existing debt structures, ranging from high yield to sustainable bonds and governed by German, English & Welsh and US law. In addition to its issuer-side work, the practice is also called upon by banks in their role as bookrunners, handling bookbuilding and sale processes. Head of Germany operations Karsten Wöckener is active on both of these fronts, with knowledge of, inter alia, hybrid products and ETFs, and also structured note programmes. Rebecca Emory is the firm’s key contact for high yield issuances, while Felix Biedermann is well versed in sustainable bonds and crypto securities.
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- ‘Prompt and high-quality feedback and transaction-related work style.’
- ‘Professional and good atmosphere.’
- ‘Karsten Wöckener, Felix Biedermann, Peter Becker... so many more that are fun to work with.’
- ‘Karsten Wöckener and team are head and shoulders above most of the competition in the DCM space in Germany. They are sophisticated, have a fantastic breadth of experience and unrivalled commercial understanding. My go-to firm.’
- ‘Karsten Wöckener is just a superb partner. An absolute pleasure to work with. He has a deep level of experience, paired with commercial pragmatism. Nimble and able to think outside the box to navigate complex legal challenges. Forever practical, client focused and fully embedded in the deal. Faultless.’
- ‘Felix Biedermann has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards the transactions he has been involved in. This is valid for both new ones that needed legal structuring, and active support regarding existing ones, with excellent results for us as a client. We keep working with Felix as often as we can.’
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Karsten Wöckener; Rebecca Emory; Felix Biedermann; Peter Becker