Christoph Enderstein
Norton Rose FulbrightBanks in particular instruct Norton Rose Fulbright in the DCM area and seek advice on the issuance and restructuring of bonds as well as the launch and updating of issuance programs, such as EMTN programs, debt issuance programs and commercial paper programs. Christoph Enderstein, who often takes the lead in these matters, is also an expert in related regulatory issues as well as ESG-related matters and jointly heads the capital markets practice with Frank Regelin, who focuses on ECM. Alongside banks, the firm also assists issuers, most recently particularly often in the automotive sector.
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- 'In addition to the rapid and excellent implementation of updates and supplements, the expertise also includes the inclusion of new developments in the legal and regulatory environment and the emerging market standards.'
- 'Thanks to NRF, necessary measures can be implemented without extensive internal resources. Problems that arise out of the ordinary or due to our special legal nature are solved by NRF in our interests. The team's exceptionally good network in the capital market helps with this.'
- 'Our contacts are characterised by extensive knowledge, the highest level of commitment and first-class service.'
- 'The capital markets legal team is well organised and delivers excellent legal work. The employees are friendly and approachable, work thoroughly and conscientiously and are absolutely service-oriented.'
- 'Christoph Enderstein has many years of experience in the capital markets sector, knows many market participants and therefore has a good overview of current developments. He is very pleasant to deal with, easy to reach and always willing to help with the legal implementation of new ideas. He also always supports the work of his associates in the background. We value his legal expertise, his pragmatic approach and his friendly, unpretentious manner.'
- 'Frank Regelin has extensive expertise in his field and is highly committed to achieving a successful outcome for his clients.'
- 'Christoph Enderstein is very knowledgeable about the subject matter; very pleasant to deal with.'
- 'Very pleasant cooperation, comprehensive market knowledge, quick response.'
Key clients
- Bank of Montreal
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Commerzbank
- DekaBank
- Deutsche Bank
- HSBC
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- Landeskreditbank Baden-Württemberg - Förderbank
- Mercedes-Benz Group (ehemals Daimler)
- National Bank of Canada
- NatWest
- Nomura
- Sixt
- Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf
- The Toronto-Dominion Bank
- UniCredit Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Deutsche Bank AG on its €80 billion debt issuance program.
- Advising Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly Daimler AG) and five other Mercedes-Benz group companies on their €70 billion EMTN program and their €15 billion commercial paper program.
- Advising Deutsche Bank AG as issuer to several international banking syndicates on the successful issuance of three Panda Bonds with a volume of Renminbi €7 billion.
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