‘Large team with broad knowledge, very service orientated! Even in complex situations the team maintains oversight!’

‚Very experienced team in dealing with German regulators. Alexander Behrens goes the extra mile, is super responsive and puts in the work himself to push a project over the finish line. Good quality of service, including cross-border.‘

‚Alexander Behrens has broad knowledge and is keen to devise solutions for the client, operating effectively across legal areas.‘

‘Professional, highly experienced team, rapid processing of inquiries, high quality.’

‘Quick comprehension, target-oriented implementation of specifications, high availability.’

‘Complex topics are dealt with comprehensively, in cooperation with specialists.’

‘Quick comprehension paired with high professional competence.’

‘Their hands-on approach and their passion for banking regulatory issues is unique. Of course they have all the expertise as well.’

‘Frank Müller is always looking for practical solutions that work! Very much appreciated!’

‚Specialised and experienced law firm, with a pragmatic approach.‘

‚Anna Izzo-Wagner is pragmatic, hands-on and usually easy to reach.‘

‘The entire team has advised throughout the entire transaction in a clear, seamless and proactive way with an impressively deep sector know-how in regulated industries.’

‘Andrea München is an excellent and very experienced regulatory lawyer. She has outstanding regulatory knowledge and the remarkable ability to address this in the best interest of her clients to the regulator. Together with her team, she adds more than pure legal advice. Andrea and her team of lawyers have in-depth sector know how, are always available and willing to put in proactively extra work to assist their clients.’

‚Geiss Lutz is a great team to work with. Even though it is relatively recent in the banking financial services sector, advice provided is always reliable and technically accurate.‘

‚Christian Hissnauer is very pleasant to work with and delivers quick, pragmatic and reliable advice on all financial services regulatory aspects.‘

‘The collaboration with the Noerr team is very efficient, pragmatic and responsive, covering all clients’ needs from a banking regulatory perspective. Noerr applies its vast experience with complex and cross-border projects and transfers it into helpful solutions.’

‘Karl-Alexander Neumann is a smart and strategic adviser. He belongs to the lawyers of his generation with a deep understanding of the financial regulatory framework. He is a strong communicator who understands  the interests of his clients well. In negotiations he applies a problem-solving attitude and stays focused in complex situations.’

‘The team possesses in-depth expertise in specialised banking regulation and provides advice that is highly practical, fast, and innovative.’

‘Jens Kunz has extensive expertise in the financial sector, provides reliable and prompt advice, consistently meets deadlines, and his calm and professional demeanour is very helpful in negotiations.’

‘Over the last 15 years, Noerr has secured itself a firm place among the law firms in banking & finance in Germany and today it is hard to imagine legal advice to banks without it. The quality of the advice, the class of the partners combined with a more attractive cost framework than that offered by the Anglo-Saxon firms have made Noerr an important player in banking & finance.’

‚Jens Kunz is characterised by his very high level of professional competence and his ability to present complex issues in a simple way.’

‘Highly qualified advice, innovative ideas, excellent networking in politics and banking supervision. Available at all times.’

‚Jens Kunz is a banking supervisory lawyer with profound knowledge, a very good service mentality and always up to date regarding relevant new regulatory developments. He knows the industry well.‘

‘We primarily use a single partner at GÖRG in the financial services regulatory practice. However, when we’ve needed assistance in other practices areas, we found the team to be highly collaborative in its approach, with partners able to provide strategic and actionable guidance in consideration of implications to our firm as a whole, and have been highly satisfied with the service by those other practice leads.’

‘The law firm understands how to meet the practical needs of its clients without compromising regulatory requirements.’

‘Michael Fischer stands for an exceptionally trusting relationship with his clients and is always available to offer advice and assistance.’

‘We have been working with this law firm for several years in the areas of Financial Services and Regulatory Practice and continue to be thoroughly impressed by the quality of their advice and service. The team combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of market dynamics, which allows them to provide highly effective and business-oriented guidance.‘

‚The advice is always well-founded, clear, and delivered promptly. Communication is efficient and transparent, and we especially appreciate their proactive approach: we are regularly informed about upcoming regulatory changes and strategic considerations relevant to our business. This includes early insights on topics that are still emerging but may become significant in the near future.‘

‚The firm has been particularly valuable in the context of Brexit and the relocation of regulated entities within the EU. Their knowledge in this area is extensive, and their advice has helped us make well-informed, forward-looking decisions.‘

‚What sets this team apart is their ability to think beyond the immediate legal question and to consider the broader business and regulatory context. We consider them a highly reliable partner and an integral part of our external legal support.‘

‚Highly recommended for any organization seeking expert, strategic legal counsel in financial regulation.’

‘We engaged Michael Fischer to guide us through a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory project, and his performance exceeded every expectation. He combines razor-sharp legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset: he translated dense regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps that fit seamlessly into our commercial objectives and tight timelines.‘

‘Really understanding financial products.‘

‚Patrick Scholl heads and steers the team with deep and market-wide renown. He and his team supported me fast and efficiently on a derivative-related topic. All of them have the ability to get into deep expert discussions very easily and can explain topics just the way it is needed in the relevant situation.‘

‚The team has profound and up-to-date knowledge regarding the relevant topics and keeps in touch with all relevant players in the market. As they are acting as a „true“ team, they support each other withe the best outcome for both each other and the clients. Transparency and billing seem to be very fair and reliable.‘

‘McDermott Will & Emery’s regulatory practice stands out due to its extensive expertise and commitment to excellence. Their deep understanding of regulatory frameworks enables them to provide tailored solutions that address each client’s unique needs. This adaptability is crucial in the complex financial regulatory landscape.‘

‚The practice stands out because of its technical proficiency and client-focused approach. They work closely with clients to provide strategic, practical advice. This personalised service is a key advantage that potential clients appreciate.‘

‚Compared to other firms, the practice is a leader in adopting innovative methodologies. They leverage technology to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and timely service delivery. Their commitment to diversity fosters creative problem-solving through varied perspectives.‘

‚Transparent billing practices offer clients clarity and confidence, thereby reinforcing trust and fostering long-term partnerships. These strengths make the Regulatory Practice at McDermott Will & Emery an excellent choice for clients seeking expertise, reliability, and innovation.’

‘Renate Prinz is an outstanding partner whose expertise and commitment set her apart from her competitors. Her ability to explain complex issues in an understandable way and develop customized solutions is remarkable. Renate not only has in-depth specialist knowledge, but also an exceptional ability to plan and implement strategies.‘

‘The team works extremely well together and is always solution-oriented. They work in a targeted manner in line with the client’s interests. The direct communication with the managing partner is particularly noteworthy.’

‘Very well connected with the supervisory authorities, enabling practical solutions to be found even for complex issues in this field.’

‘Efficient, quick, high expertise, fair billing.’

‘Jan Liepe: straight forward, Hendrik Pielka: high expertise.’

‘Waldeck’s lawyers have excellent knowledge of the regulatory requirements as well as the market and competitors.’

‘Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and market/competitors from Jan Liepe and Hendrik Pielka.’

‘Jens-Holger Petri possesses exceptional expertise in the area of outsourcing within the financial sector. He stands out for his outstanding negotiation skills, his professional and calm working style, and his reliable and punctual delivery.’

‚High level of professional expertise, high level of understanding for the client’s business.’