Taylor Wessing comprehensively supports all aspects of financing and is frequently instructed by banks and borrowers from the industrial and infrastructure sectors in connection with corporate and acquisition financing. The team also advises on sustainability-related loan transactions and supports project and real estate financing in connection with large-scale infrastructure projects. Practice head Clemens Niedner is well versed in financial law as well as restructuring issues.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Our contact person Alper Utlu is particularly distinguished by the fact that he is always available, works in a solution-oriented manner, is a very good listener and is open to solutions.'

  • 'Very committed, reliable and high-performance team that uses creativity and pragmatism to develop very good solutions for each individual case.'

  • 'The collaboration with Claus Goedecke in particular is characterized by a high level of trust and professionalism. Very pragmatic, goal- and solution-oriented working and negotiating style.'

  • 'The TW team around Ulf Gosejacob is very pleasant to work with, knows the market and the needs of its clients.'

  • 'Very courteous cooperation, fast response times. Very pleasant cooperation.'

  • 'High level of industry knowledge, extensive experience in drafting extensive contracts, structured work, enjoyment of work, very high level of commitment (even on vacation).'

  • 'Clemens Niedner has many years of expertise in the field of syndicated financing. He knows the market and the market knows him. What sets him apart is that he works on both the client side and the bank side and in both positions he can negotiate fair and acceptable terms for both sides.'

Key clients

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Commerzbank
  • Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)
  • Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB)
  • Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB)
  • Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
  • DZ Bank
  • Sparkasse Bremen
  • Kreissparkasse Biberach
  • Berlin Energie Rekom 3
  • FLABEG
  • NORD Holding
  • Vetter Pharma
  • DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing
  • Claret Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advising Berlin Energie Rekom 3 on the financing of the remunicipalisation of the Berlin district heating network.
  • Advising the FLABEG Group in connection with the new group financing.
  • Advising Vetter Pharma on a self-arranged €275 million loan.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clemens Niedner