Latham & Watkins LLP impresses with the support for sector-specific M&A matters, including private equity transactions, where the team regularly advises on cross-border matters, while the assistance with investigations and enforcement proceedings of the ECB and BaFin is another core competence. Markus Krüger and Axel Schiemann regularly cover both segments and jointly lead the team, both are also well versed in regulatory and payment transaction law in connection with fintech matters.
Testimonials
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'Very experienced, well-founded and high-quality advice, which also takes into account the "how" of dealing with authorities and is very well prepared.'
'The professional level of the advice is impeccable and always keeps the bigger picture in mind. Useful and further information on other regulatory topics and interfaces.'
'Good teamwork; flexibility in structuring the terms of the mandate.'
'Markus Krüger: Broad specialist knowledge in the relevant banking law issues; particular expertise in deposit protection law. Pragmatic approach.'
Key clients
- Bundesverband deutscher Banken e.V. - Einlagensicherungsfonds
- Aareal Bank AG
- Apollo Global Management Inc.
- Hg Capital
- DXC
- Evercore
- Prosegur
- Simon Property Group
- eToro
- IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG
- ADAC e.V.
- IK Partners