Hogan Lovells International LLP frequently acts for banks in relation to both share issuances and capital raising mandates, in addition to assisting clients looking to list. On the latter front, the firm is able to provide assistance on compliance with required regulatory regimes, advising on German and EU law. Heading the team is Michael Schlitt, who covers IPOs, rights issuances and block trades as part of a broader corporate finance practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘HL is my go-to firm as UW counsel on IPOs, capital increases and convertibles, in the German market. They combine high degree of understanding of the products, latest trends, while at the same time being extremely approachable.’
- ‘Broad and experienced team, in particular in the small/midcap space; very dedicated and willing to go the extra mile.’
- ‘Michael Schlitt is one of the most experienced lawyers in the German market and great to work with.’
- ‘Very strong team well interlinked and working together seamlessly. Pragmatic, problem solving and client-oriented approach. Very pleasant to work with, high responsiveness. Vast experience in various transaction situations and long-standing track record. ’
- ‘Very pleasant to work with, trustful lawyer-client relationship, high responsiveness and always reachable within a reasonable time frame.’
- ‘Always approachable, clear guidance, high level of transparency.’
Key clients
- Commerzbank AG
- infas Holding AG
- MorphoSys AG
- PVA TePla AG
- Redcare Pharmacy N.V.
- Stemmer Imaging AG
Work highlights
Advised Redcare Pharmacy N.V. on the placement of €300m convertible bond and the buyback of outstanding bonds.
Advised Commerzbank AG on Deutsche Real Estate Invest AG's public exchange offer.
Advised Stemmer Imaging AG on MiddleGround Capital's public delisting tender offer.
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Practice head
Michael Schlitt