Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP
Company portrait
Our expertise
- Equities
- Bonds
- Scale
Who we are
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is one of the world’s leading global law firms. With more than 3,100 lawyers across over 36 offices in 18 countries, we advise companies, financial institutions, investors and public sector bodies in the world's key business and financial centres. In Germany, we are present in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Our advice combines global reach, deep sector knowledge and market-leading capabilities across the full spectrum of business law.
What we do
We provide full-service advice on national and international business law. Our capabilities span capital markets, corporate, M&A, banking and finance, restructuring, disputes, regulatory, IP, data protection, ESG and transformation projects. For issuers, financial institutions and investors, we advise in particular on IPOs, capital increases, bond issuances, structured finance, prospectus work, due diligence and ongoing capital markets obligations.
What makes us different
What sets us apart is the combination of global reach, local excellence and deep sector knowledge. We work at the intersection of business, finance and government, bringing together teams across practices, jurisdictions and industries. Clients benefit from leading corporate and finance capabilities, strong regulatory experience, innovative ways of working and a clear focus on commercially sound, pragmatic solutions.
Corporate Responsibility
Corporate Responsibility is central to who we are. We use our legal experience, international platform and collaboration with clients and partners to create positive impact. Our work includes pro bono, community investment, sustainability and fostering an inclusive culture. Guided, among other things, by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we aim to act as a responsible business and help shape progress for people, communities and the environment.
Business fields and range of services
Business fields
- Drawing of Prospectus / Due Diligence
- IPO advisor
- Legal Advice
- SPAC
- Support bonds (Debt)
- Support follow up obligations
- Support listing (IPO) and capital market financing (Equity)
- Venture / Growth Capital
- Tax Advice and Auditing
Key aspects
Target Groups
- Supporting Partner, Scale
- Assisting Partner
Contact
General contact
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader International LLP
Große Gallusstraße 18
60312 Frankfurt
+49 69 962 36 0
https://www.hlc.com/de
Contact for Shares
Prof. Dr. Michael Schlitt
Partner,
Telephone: +49 69 962 36 430
E-Mail: michael.schlitt@hlc.com
Contact for bonds
Dr. Sven Brandt
Partner, Head of Capital Markets Germany
Telephone: +49 69 962 36 264
E-Mail: sven.brandt@hlc.com
References
Equities (4)
Equities
hGearsAG
| Transaction | IPO |
| Market segment | Prime Standard |
| Mandate | Advising Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers AG and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. on the IPO of hGears AG |
| Issue size | € 173 million |
| Market capitalisation | € 270 million |
| Date of transaction | 05/2021 |
Akasol AG
| Transaction | IPO |
| Market segment | Prime Standard |
| Mandate | Advising Akasol AG on its IPO at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange |
| Issue size | € 118 million |
| Market capitalisation | € 294 million |
| Date of transaction | 06/2018 |
Knaus Tabbert AG
| Transaction | IPO |
| Market segment | Prime Standard |
| Mandate | Advising Jefferies as Sole Global Coordinator on the IPO of Knaus Tabbert AG |
| Issue size | € 232 million |
| Market capitalisation | € 602 million |
| Date of transaction | 09/2020 |
Shop Apotheke Europe N.V. (now Redcare Pharmacy N.V.)
| Transaction | IPO |
| Market segment | Prime Standard |
| Mandate | Advising Shop Apotheke Europe N.V. on its IPO at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange |
| Issue size | € 115 million |
| Market capitalisation | € 273 million |
| Date of transaction | 10/2016 |
The market capitalisation refers to the time of the transaction. For transactions in bonds as well as capital increases, market capitalization is not indicated.
Bonds (4)
Bonds
HelloFresh SE
| Transaction | Corporate Bond (Senior Unsecured Notes) |
| Mandate | Advising HelloFresh SE on the issuance of its inaugural corporate bond |
| Issue size | € 350 million |
| Date of transaction | 07/2026 |
Katjes
| Transaction | Placement, tap issues and re-purchase of corporate bonds and Nordic bonds |
| Mandate | Advising Katjes on several corporate bonds and Nordic bonds, including the placement of corporate bonds, tap issues of existing bonds as well as an exchange offer and bond repurchase. |
| Issue size | Several transactions with an aggregate volume of EUR 445 million (since 2011) |
Redcare Pharmacy N.V
| Transaction | Placement of a EUR 300 million convertible bond and buy-back of outstanding convertible bonds |
| Mandate | Advising Redcare Pharmacy N.V. on the placement of a EUR 300 million convertible bond and buy-back of outstanding convertible bonds. |
| Issue size | € 300 Mio. |
Salzgitter AG
| Transaction | Exchangeable Bond |
| Mandate | Advising the Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners BNP Paribas, Commerzbank AG (in cooperation with ODDO BHF), Deutsche Bank and UniCredit on the placement of an exchangeable bond issued by Salzgitter AG |
| Issue size | € 500 million |
| Date of transaction | 10/2025 |
Scale (2)
Scale
Rigsave S.p.A.
| Transaction | Scale listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange |
| Mandate | Advising Rigsave S.p.A. on its Scale listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange |
| Date of transaction | 10/2023 |
SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG
| Transaction | IPO |
| Mandate | Advising Cantor on the IPO of SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts AG |
| Issue size | € 129 million |
| Market capitalisation | € 259.9 million |
| Date of transaction | 07/2026 |
The market capitalisation refers to the time of the transaction. For transactions in bonds as well as capital increases, market capitalization is not indicated.