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Hogan Lovells International LLP

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Hogan Lovells International LLP deals with the whole array of equity capital market matters and also related corporate issues. This is complemented by cross-border expertise that is particularly sought after by companies. Most recently, the practice advised on private placements and stock exchange admissions, the distribution of stock dividends, delistings and capital increases. The group is also experienced in SPAC listings on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and in managing mergers with SPAC companies. Michael Schlitt (capital markets law and corporate finance) heads the team.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I was impressed by their commercial approach.'
  • 'Very quick response time from the team led by Michael Schlitt and supported by Mark Devlin and Susanne Ries. Michael and his team are a great sparring partner for the full range of products including IPOs, equity-linked products, capital increases and the like.'
  • 'The team around Michael Schlitt is always approachable, client-oriented, helpful and has excellent and above-average technical expertise.'
  • 'Top capital market practice. High level of service, excellent case management, very good events.'
  • 'Michael Schlitt is an outstanding lawyer. High level of expertise and a strong service mentality. He has the process under control at all times and creates added value for clients.'
  • 'Michael Schlitt: Very experienced, very active, decisive.'
  • 'Susanne Ries is very experienced.'

Key clients

  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  • Commerzbank AG
  • DIC Asset AG
  • va-Q-tec AG
  • SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE N.V.
  • Sircle Hospitality Group
  • Rigsave S.p.A

Work highlights

  • Advising ABN AMRO Bank NV on the private placement and admission of SMG Technology Acceleration SE SPAC to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
  • Advising va-Q-tec AG on the conclusion of a delisting agreement with Fahrenheit AcquiCo GmbH, which is controlled by EQT X Fund; advising on the public delisting offer by EQT Private Equity and the associated revocation of the admission of va-Q-tec shares to trading on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as well as on the implementation of the 10% capital increase subscribed exclusively by EQT Private Equity and the conclusion of a domination and profit transfer agreement with Fahrenheit AcquiCo GmbH.
  • Advising Commerzbank AG on the settlement of a stock dividend and a rights issue carried out by Vonovia SE in this context.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Schlitt

Other key lawyers

Susanne Ries, Mark Devlin, Sebastian Biller