Since co-head Felix Biedermann joined White & Case LLP in summer 2024, Thomas Scharfenberg has been the sole head of Simmons & Simmons' DCM practice. Most recently, he advised on registered bonds, the issuance of (green) promissory notes and the updating of issuance programs, while his focus remains on assisting banks with structured products.

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Key clients

  • AustriaEnergy
  • Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
  • ING
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Münchener Hypothekenbank eG
  • Prime Capital AG
  • BayernLB
  • LIGA Bank eG
  • NatWest Markets
  • Barclays

Work highlights

  • Advising the banking consortium led by Deutsche Bank on the issue of bonds with a nominal volume of €4.5 billion by Robert Bosch GmbH.
  • Advising BayernLB as arranger of a green promissory note loan from the city of Cologne.
  • Advice on cooperation with DekaBank in the area of ​​structured products.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Scharfenberg