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As an integral part of its international global financial markets group, Clifford Chance's German capital markets team advises banks and companies on transactions, frequently of cross-border nature, and recently particularly handled instructions in the context of Eurobonds, EMTN and ECP programs, as well as buyback offers (liability management). Its assistance with ESG products is another key pillar of its practice, as is mirrored by recent advice on sustainability-linked bonds and green bonds in particular. These matters are often led by Sebastian Maerker, while Gregor Evenkamp is also an expert in structured products and digital securities. The two jointly lead the practice, which welcomed Cristina Freudenberger, who has extensive experience in the DCM area (including digital assets), from White & Case LLP in June 2024. A month previously, Axel Wittmann, who is well versed in high-yield issues, made partner.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Excellent market knowledge, consistently practical solutions, very good time management and transparency.'
  • 'Gregor Evenkamp: Excellent product and industry knowledge, especially in the area of ​​digital asset-backed products and ETNs.'
  • 'Personal and directly accessible. Market-oriented and practice-oriented. Projects are pursued in a targeted manner.'
  • 'Friendly and personal contact. Questions and answers at eye level and to the point. Always up to date with latest technical developments. Innovations and market practices are known.'
  • 'Gregor Evenkamp and his team are absolutely top-notch. They handle the most important and largest transactions in this area, especially international projects.'
  • 'Gregor Evenkamp is the lawyer you want to have by your side during your most important transaction. His creativity and commitment are extraordinary. He is also a very likeable person and it is fun to work with him.'
  • 'Experienced partner (Sebastian Maerker) with a very well-coordinated team.'
  • 'Quick and thorough work by the team; billing works smoothly.'

Key clients

  • Volkswagen AG
  • Volkswagen International Finance N.V.
  • Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
  • Santander
  • UniCredit
  • tectrex AG
  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
  • Commerzbank
  • HSBC
  • ING
  • SEB
  • Siemens Energy Finance B.V.
  • Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d., Ljubljana
  • Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
  • Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Banco Santander, S.A.
  • Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
  • NatWest Markets N.V
  • Hörmann Industries GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising energy supplier EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG on the issuance of a green bond with a total volume of €500 million.
  • Advising a banking consortium consisting of Commerzbank, HSBC, ING and SEB on the issuance of a sustainability-linked bond by Deutsche Post AG in accordance with its new Sustainability-linked Finance Framework.
  • Advising Siemens Energy on the issuance of its €1.5 billion first green bond. In January 2023, Siemens Energy launched its Green Bond Framework.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Sebastian Maerker
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Cristina Freudenberger
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sebastian Maerker, Gregor Evenkamp

Other key lawyers

Cristina Freudenberger, Axel Wittmann