Latham & Watkins LLP focuses on structuring, negotiating, and implementing complex financial and operational restructuring transactions, as well as insolvencies and distressed M&A deals in Germany and beyond. The team is jointly led by Frank Grell and Daniel Splittgerber; Grell supports clients in financial restructurings and acquisitions of distressed companies, while Splittgerber handles both in-court and out-of-court restructurings and rescue financings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Latham & Watkins demonstrates an exceptional degree of professionalism, deep expertise in international laws, and a pro-active approach throughout the entire collaboration.’
- 'Good in-depth and longstanding knowledge of the German restructuring sector.'
- ‘This practice is an excellent resource in Germany. We had a nuanced, complicated bankruptcy issue and they were able to thread the needle and find a practical solution that allowed us to proceed with our business objective while mitigating all risks.'
- 'In my view, Latham & Watkins has one of the best restructuring practices in the German market. I am impressed by their ability to handle even the most complex cases, to manage the entire process including also the other parties and their advisors and having everything ready and lined up exactly on point and thereby providing exceptional quality.'
- ‘Frank Grell is standing out because of his excellent knowledge of the restructuring market and his ability to handle and manage complex restructuring cases with the necessary oversight and hands-on mentality.'
- ‘Had the pleasure of working very closely with Daniel Splittgerber on a restructuring matter and was thoroughly impressed. Razor-sharp legal analysis and advice. Furthermore, excellent grasp of commercial issues ability to seamlessly integrate into the legal assessment. Rounded of by a very pleasant and convincing demeanour.'
Key clients
- ACCENTRO Real Estate AG
- Demire AG
- Mynaric AG
Work highlights
Advised ACCENTRO Real Estate AG on its ongoing financial restructuring of its equity and two bonds.
Advised OQ Chemicals on its financial restructuring.
Advised DEMIRE AG - Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate in the capital market and debt securities law aspects of its financial restructuring, including a liability management exercise.
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Practice head
Frank Grell; Daniel Splittgerber