Taylor Wessing focuses on transport-related asset financing such as the design of financing structures for aircraft and rail vehicles as well as the advice on state aid and procurement law matters. The latter topics form the core of Michael Brüggemann's expertise, while of counsel Norbert Kämper is well versed in planning law issues regarding airports and inland waterway ports. Tobias Schelinski offers transport-related IT know-how and Michael-Florian Ranft assists with China-related transactions; the latter primarily advises clients from the automotive sector.
Testimonials
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'Dynamic practice group, up to date, developments and topics - and all this in an extremely volatile and challenging ESG environment. High level of industry and specialist knowledge. Best accessibility.'
'High level of expertise, good solutions and the necessary composure in critical and complex case scenarios.'
'Taylor Wessing's asset finance practice is characterized by its outstanding expertise in complex financial transactions, particularly in the rail sector. The team has an excellent international focus and offers exceptionally well thought-out solutions for its clients.'
'Reliable and pleasant cooperation.'
'Michael Brüggemann has excellent knowledge of procurement law. Good understanding of the needs and processes of the public sector. Pragmatic and focused. Explains complex legal topics in a way that is understandable even to non-lawyers (board members, etc.).'
'The team is well structured and has outstanding expertise.'
'Florian Ranft is a unique lawyer, very practical, solution-oriented and creative. A truly trustworthy advisor!'
'In recent years, the team has been strengthened by specialists in the field of transport financing. This enables them to provide competent support for such mandates as well.'
Key clients
- Audi
- Duisburger Hafen AG
- Enterprise-Rent-a-Car
- FAAREN Group
- Flink
- General Catalyst
- Great Wall Motors
- Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen
- sennder Technologies
- Toyota
Work highlights
- Advising Cambiaso Risso Group on the establishment of a joint venture with the insurance broker Leonhardt & Blumberg.
- Advising the Faaren Group on a Series A financing by Gert Schaub.
- Ongoing advice to Hyundai Motor Europe and other group companies on IT, media and data protection law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Brüggemann, Tobias Schelinski, Michael-Florian Ranft, Norbert Kämper