Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Rüdiger Malaun

Rüdiger Malaun

Hall of fameLatham & Watkins LLP

Dr. Rüdiger Malaun, a highly regarded German capital markets lawyer and former Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Practice, advises clients on strategic financing transactions, with a particular focus on high-yield bond offerings and other debt instruments. He draws on more than 20 years of experience, handling a remarkable volume of the largest and most sophisticated offerings in Europe, among them more than 60 high-yield bond transactions. Dr. Malaun has earned widespread recognition for his work. JUVE notes he is the “clear leader on high-yield bonds” who “plays in a league of his own” and Chambers interviewees describe him as “the biggest name for high-yield work in Germany” and “highly skilled, very effective and technically brilliant.” Dr. Malaun advises corporates, sponsors, and investment banks on: Complex high-yield bond transactions (both under US and German law), including related liability management transactions Equity and equity-linked financings Large corporate bonds Commitment papers for bridge-to-bond financing transactions P2P financing transactions ‘Cross-over’ bonds (e.g. in the real estate sector in the DACH Region) High yield bond advise in restructuring context

Rising stars

Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading individuals

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Alexander Lentz

Alexander Lentz

Latham & Watkins LLP

Dr. Alexander Lentz is a member of the corporate finance team focusing on capital market transactions, with particular expertise in high-yield bond offerings and leveraged finance deals. In the last several years, Mr. Lentz has advised corporate (in various industries), sponsor, and investment banking clients on various high-yield bond, leveraged, and other financing transactions with particular focus on the DACH region. Prior to joining the firm in 2010, Mr. Lentz was an associate for three years at another US law firm. Mr. Lentz advises on: Complex high-yield bond transactions (both under US and German law), including related liability management transactions Commitment papers for bridge-to-bond financing transactions P2P financing transactions ‘Cross-over’ bonds (e.g., in the real estate sector in the DACH region) High-yield bond advise in restructuring context Green bonds and sustainable finance