Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP is regularly instructed by companies and investors on cross-border financial and operational restructuring, distressed M&A and also represents creditors in the enforcement of claims and securities in pre-insolvency situations as well as insolvency proceedings. Practice head Heiko Tschauner focuses on financial restructuring and also covers interfacing insolvency matters; he is a key contact for distressed investments and regularly acts on behalf of investors. Tschauner offers additional restructuring expertise in the automotive sector, while Christian Herweg is well versed in restructuring and insolvency law and regularly advises national and international financial institutions.

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Testimonials

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'Globally connected law firm with experts in all relevant jurisdictions; fast and precise; reasonable hourly rates; young team.'
'Collaboration as a team, accessibility and speed in processing within the team.'
'Quick understanding of complex issues, in-depth specialist knowledge, accessibility and commitment.'
'The team has exceptionally sound legal knowledge at the highest level. Furthermore, the team is able to work on an equal footing with international parties. The team is a reliable companion to the client, particularly in complex cases.'
'Heiko Tschauner: Very well connected and a strong negotiator.'
'Christian Herweg is an excellent insolvency lawyer and an experienced negotiator in the most difficult situations.'
'They are very professional, dedicated and business-oriented and always willing to go above and beyond what is expected of them. They have always shown very strong leadership skills and an innovative approach.'

Key clients

Bundesrepublik Deutschland– Finanzagentur GmbH
VolkerWessels Deutschland GmbH
Hamm Reno Group GmbH
UniCredit Bank AG
Di support
Rhodius Erwerbs GmbH
Mareš Partners – Viktoriagruppe AG
Unistitutional Private Debt SCS SICAV-SIF

Work highlights

Advising the Federal Republic of Germany – Finanzagentur GmbH and the Economic Stabilization Fund with regard to the insolvency proceedings of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH and Signa Holding GmbH.
Advising construction company VolkerWessels on various restructuring options for its German activities as well as implementing the respective solutions and accompanying VolkerWessels' exit from the German market, including the dissolution of a joint venture for a major construction project.
Advising a US banking institution as bond creditor on the restructuring of several bond issues of a large real estate group, including participation in creditors' committees according to the German Bond Act and on restructuring measures.