Gleiss Lutz' combined corporate and capital market advice under the leadership of Stephan Aubel, who has the same focus, is particularly geared towards the needs of companies; the practice recently assisted with merger-related squeeze-outs and associated delistings, NASDAQ listings, capital increases and share issues, among other matters. This is complemented by expertise in various hybrid instruments such as mandatory convertible bonds and advice on capital market reporting obligations and stock dividends.
Testimonials
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'Gleiss Lutz combines the highest level of professional competence, client focus and deep expertise across all DCM matters to provide first-class legal solutions.'
'We have been working reliably and excellently with Stephan Aubel for years. Stephan Aubel is always available, responds quickly and provides practical and excellent advice. He is also an expert in more complex corporate issues. Top!'
'Very high level of personal commitment and responsibility of the client/project partner. Very high level of reliability of the legal advice. '
'Stefan Aubel: Great relationship management, very good legal and transactional advice. Would recommend him at any time.'
Key clients
- Nikon SLM Solutions AG
- Ernst Russ AG
- Gebr. Schmid GmbH (SCHMID Group)
- Northern Data AG
- va-Q-tec AG
- Amadeus FiRe AG
- Delivery Hero
- Talanx
Work highlights
- Advising Northern Data AG on the conclusion of an investment agreement for the acquisition of Irish Damoon Designated Activity Company by way of a contribution in kind through the issue of new shares and a mandatory convertible bond with a volume of €400 million, the securing of a €575m credit facility and the issue of a further €53m mandatory convertible bond as well as a further cash capital increase against cash contributions.
- Advice on the listing of the SCMID Group on the NASDAQ and related transactions. In May 2023, the company entered into a business combination agreement with Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The de-SPAC transaction is based on an enterprise value of the SCHMID Group of around $640 million. The stock exchange listing on the NYSE took place in the second quarter of 2024.
- Advising Ernst Russ AG on corporate and capital market issues regarding the first-time offering of a share option dividend and the conduct of its 2023 Annual General Meeting.