Linklaters marks itself out with its listing capabilities across the DACH region and other European jurisdictions, overseeing IPOs in Frankfurt, Switzerland and further afield. The capital markets team also works alongside the firm’s private equity group to handle dual-track exits and is further tasked with advising syndicates of underwriters in relation to prospective listings. Global co-head of the firm’s equity practice Marco Carbonare advises on IPOs, spinoffs and dual-track deals governed by German, US or English & Welsh law, while Alexander Schlee assists clients in raising capital via equity and debt strategies.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Broad team with strong interdisciplinary approach across corporate/M&A, equity capital markets and financing matters. Leading track record in complex carve-out transactions and subsidiary listings.'
- 'Alexander Schlee is the go-to lawyer for complex financing matters and has close to 100% market share in the German-speaking region for equity-linked/convertible bond issuances. Marco Carbonare is among the top lawyers for complex corporate carve-outs and subsidiary listings with strong track-record within the German large cap space.'
Key clients
- BioVersys AG
- Sany Heavy Industry
- Sungrow
- Jiangxi Jinko
- KfW
- Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
- Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited/Morgan Stanley
- Torys LLP
Work highlights
Advising BioVersys on its IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange in February 2025.
Advised on the planned dual-track IPO of a private equity house and its portfolio company.
Advised the underwriters on the planned IPO of a fintech on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Marco Carbonare
Other key lawyers
Alexander Schlee; Kevin Roy