Hogan Lovells International LLP's capital markets practice advises a client base, consisting of banks and government-related credit institutions among others, on issuance programs and commercial paper programs as well as on bonds and Pfandbriefe. The group further assists corporates with various DCM transactions, under consideration of both German and US law. Sven Brandt leads the team and focuses on structured issues and ABS transactions as well as issuance and ABCP programs. With Sina Hekmat (splits her time between Frankfurt and New York) and Michael Schlitt, the practice houses two experts for international transactions, particularly with a US connection. Jochen Seitz is a key contact for investment grade bonds and debt issuance programs.
Testimonials
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'In addition to its longstanding experience, deep understanding of transactions and processes and the legal matter itself, Jochen Seitz's team is particularly distinguished by the fact that active impulses are continually provided based on current regulatory developments and coordination on such topics is uncomplicated, targeted solutions are directly and quickly found.'
'Sina Hekmat is extremely competent, proactive and efficient and always ready to go the extra mile.'
'Jochen Seitz is distinguished by his great experience and deep understanding of capital market law and its practical implementation.'
- 'We are always very happy about working with Sina Hekmat and his team. Sina is very engaging, always ready to jump on a call and discuss issues, and has a deep understanding of the market as well as our business needs.'
Key clients
- Bayerische Landesbank
- BBBank eG
- Commerzbank
- DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Deutsche Kreditbank AG
- DZ Bank AG, Commerzbank AG, Helaba, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, UniCredit AG
- Erste Group AG
- Fürstenberg Capital II GmbH und der Fürstenberg Capital Dritte GmbH
- Führende US-Investmentbank
- Joint Lead Manager / Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
- Natixis Pfandbriefbank AG
- Nord/LB Norddeutsche Girozentrale
- Raiffeisen Bank International
- Unicredit Bank AG
- US-amerikanisches Bankinstitut
- US Bank Global Corporate Trust
- Volkswagen Financial Service
- Wilmington Trust SP Services (Frankfurt) GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Bayerische Landesbank on the annual update of debt issuance programs.
- Advising DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG on the repurchase of €50 million of the nominal value of its 1.875% senior notes expiring in October 2024 and trading on the Euro MTF market in Luxembourg.
- Advising a US investment bank on the execution of an existing issuance program for index-linked bonds with a volume of €372.5 million.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sven Brandt