Germany

Milbank is an international law firm headquartered in New York. With roots tracing back to 1866, the firm has expanded to 12 office locations around the world. The firm’s German presence dates back to 2001 when it opened its Frankfurt office, followed by a Munich office two years later. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has an active and able banking and finance practice which advises financial institutions, private equity funds, underwriters and corporate clients. Its work spans the full range of financing transactions, with particular strengths possessed in cross-border Term Loan B financings, where the firm is among the market’s leaders. 

The firm’s German capital markets practice advises issuers, management and shareholders, as well as syndicate banks and investors, whilst working in collaboration with the firm’s New York and London offices. 

Its M&A team represents public and private companies and financial sponsors and investors on a broad range of transactions and corporate reorganisations. 

Private equity is a key focus area for the firm in Germany. Fully integrated with the firm’s international offices, the team advises large- and mid-market investors, and often works on complex transactions. 

Working with other practice areas and offices, the firm’s restructuring team provides complex solutions on cross-border mandates. It advises on both the creditor and borrower side. 

Key clients 

The firm’s key clients list includes such names as Advent International, Allianz X, Ardian, Axel Springer, EQT, CVC Capital Partners, Deutsche Beteiligungs, Carlyle Group, Blackstone Group, General Atlantic, Auto1 Group, Cerberus, Pemberton, Signal Capital Partners, Aviva and ProSiebenSat.1. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

M&A 

“Very skilled lawyers, but I guess what they are doing better than competitors is the service approach. Their advice is always on time, always thought through.” 

Restructuring 

“Service oriented, out-of-the-box thinking, high technical knowledge.”