Milbank advises on national and cross-border restructurings, representing creditor-side ad hoc groups and steering committees in large-scale financial restructuring transactions. The team is co-led by Mathias Eisen, who supports financial institutions, investors, sponsors and corporate clients in distressed situations, and Marlene Ruf, who is well versed within cross-border financial restructurings, both in-court and out-of-court. They are supported by key associates Robert Kastl and Alexander Theisen.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mathias Eisen is a very strong practitioner, someone you want on your side in a restructuring. Totally reliable.’
- ‘At the top end of the market in terms of legal knowledge and experience; excellent in creditors roles or bond assignments.'
- ‘Mathias Eisen is at the top end of the overall market, would always hire him for more difficult situations; usually finds a solution you don't get from other advisors; knows his stuff.'
- 'Milbank Germany has one of the strongest benches with Mathias Eisen and Marlene Ruf, and the team is very well integrated with their London colleagues making them a go-to choice for both domestic restructuring and complex cross-border restructurings.'
- 'They are a very well integrated practice with depth of expertise among associates and partners. The Munich and Frankfurt offices work seamlessly together. They are a very experienced practice whilst always being a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- APOLLO (Apollo Global Management)
- Pemberton
- Carlyle
- Deutsche Bank
- DWS Asset Management
- BlackRock
- Fidelity/FMR
Work highlights
Advised Apollo in its role as shareholder of DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG on the restructuring of DEMIRE’s €500m senior unsecured bonds.
Advised ProGamers Group / Hero HoldCo GmbH on its complex debt-to-equity swap restructuring.
Advised a shareholder in the restructuring and insolvency of Heubach, including the development and implementation of a stalking horse bid for the majority of Heubach’s assets.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marlene Ruf
Practice head
Mathias Eisen; Marlene Ruf
Other key lawyers
Robert Kastl; Alexander Theisen