Thanks to the cross-practice cooperation, Hogan Lovells International LLP's regulatory expertise is regularly called upon in the context of restructurings, reorganisations and transactions in the banking sector, as well as in the compliance area and in connection with internal investigations; the forensic expertise was most recently demonstrated in connection with special audits by BaFin. The team is also experienced at the capital markets interface, where banks are supported in proceedings against the European Union’s Single Resolution Board pertaining to bank levies as well as the distribution of structured products. This is complemented by capacities in the payment and fintech area, which were recently strengthened with the appointment of Sarah Wrage to partner in January 2024. The practice is led by Richard Reimer (institutional and product-specific regulatory law), who is supported by counsel Andreas Doser (German and European regulatory law).

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Excellent specialist knowledge paired with business sense, a high level of understanding of our business models, also in an international (European) context. Always trusting and personally pleasant cooperation.'

  • 'Andreas Doser as a central figure who best combines an overview of regulatory requirements and practical options for implementation.'

  • 'Andreas Doser is technically excellent and advises calmly and clearly. His pragmatic approach and strong consideration of business issues are also worth highlighting.'

  • 'Commitment always at the highest level.'

Key clients

  • Commerzbank AG
  • Enpal B.V.
  • Taulia
  • Volkswagen Financial Services
  • Nord/LB - Girozentrale -
  • Bundesverband für strukturierte Wertpapiere e.V.
  • PAYONE
  • Rewe Gruppe
  • BecN
  • cflox GmbH
  • mobile business engine GmbH
  • NRW.Bank
  • Bundesverband der Zahlungs- und E-Geld-Institute

Work highlights

  • Advising REWE Group on setting up a payment service provider called pay.cetera and obtaining approval as a payment and e-money institution in the Netherlands.
  • Representation of NORD/LB in a dispute against the European Single Resolution Board (SRB) in connection with bank levies.
  • Advising a US investment bank in connection with various (digital) banking products for Germany and the EU as well as on institution-related issues such as DORA and money laundering issues in connection with audit issues.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Andreas Doser
Hogan Lovells International LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Reimer