

Equity Capital Markets
Our Equity Capital Markets team in Germany has advised investment banks and corporate clients on some of the most complex securities offerings in Germany and Europe.
Our German, U.S. and local law expertise is truly integrated and we provide our clients with constructive, commercial and pragmatic advice, particularly when tackling unexpected issues. Our involvement in numerous high profile deals and experience in transaction management guarantees a smooth and efficient transaction process.
Our German Equity Capital Markets team is supported by a first-class international equity team that includes U.S. law specialists based in Frankfurt and elsewhere. It is consistently ranked in first-tier positions for equity and debt capital markets by legal directories such as Chambers Global and Legal 500. We work closely with other practice areas and our offices in leading financial centres, including London, New York, Luxembourg and Shanghai. Our international network spans all 40 offices and enables you to benefit from integrated and comprehensive advice in all aspects of capital markets law.
The team's transaction experience includes rights issues, issues of convertible and exchangeable bonds, issues of high-yield bonds, initial public offerings, equity offerings without pre-emptive rights, dual listings, bonds with warrants, other equity capital markets transactions (e.g. de-listings) and ongoing capital markets advice for issuers and their board members.
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News: 09 October 2023
Allen & Overy advises Schaeffler on financing for its Vitesco takeover
Allen & Overy has advised international automotive and industry supplier Schaeffler AG in connection with financing for its takeover of Vitesco Technologies Group AG.

News: 21 September 2023
A&O advises Boels on its inaugural EUR400 million high yield bond issuance
Allen & Overy has advised Boels on its inaugural high yield bond issuance comprising EUR400 million 6.250% senior secured notes due 2029.

Publications: 25 January 2023
New reporting standards under EMIR: 203 reporting fields, one deadline, huge sanctions
In-scope entities have to follow new EMIR1 reporting requirements by April 2024 or face hefty sanctions. ESMA2 has published the guidelines, validation rules and reporting instructions with which you…

Publications: 15 November 2022
EU proposal to regulate third country providers of financial services: Where are we on CRDVI?
One year after the European Commission unveiled its Banking Package 2021, the Council has now agreed its position on the amendments to the Capital Requirement Directive, the EU framework regulating…
Recognition
Allen & Overy LLP’s ‘very good team’ has broad experience in IPOs, rights offerings, capital increases, stock exchange listings, block trades and equity-linked transactions.
Legal 500 2019, Capital Markets (ECM)
It is a very good team, with a structured way of distributing tasks and good organisation of the workload. Even in difficult situations, such as time pressures and new or unexpected demands, it is flexible, competent and reliable.
Chambers Europe Germany 2021
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Our Equity Capital Markets team in Germany
Our Equity Capital Markets team in Germany provides you with access to excellent, experienced lawyers with a track record of advising our clients on some of the most complex securities offerings in Germany and all over Europe.