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Latham's German Corporate Finance Platform

Welcome to Latham's German Corporate Finance hub, where we explore the fast-changing landscape of corporate finance in Germany and the ideas that will drive innovation in the years to come. We are pleased to share our insights and analysis into novel debt capital structures, tailored equity solutions, and restructuring of high leverage, among other hot topics, as well as a selection of featured resources.

Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference — Frankfurt 2025

Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference — 2025 Frankfurt

The 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt once again united the market's leading senior executives and industry leaders to explore the future of corporate finance. From innovative hybrid capital solutions to the opportunities and challenges of US IPOs for German companies, the conference ignited dynamic discussions and offered fresh perspectives.

Partner Alexander Lentz Discusses Hybrid Capital Solutions

At the 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt, Latham partners, clients, and other industry leaders discussed navigating corporate finance in a dynamic time. The conference focused on key topics of interest for corporates and capital providers in the German market, from hybrid capital to US IPOs for German companies.

Partner Camilla Kehler-Weiss on the Corporate Finance Landscape

At the 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt, Latham partners, clients, and other industry leaders discussed navigating corporate finance in a dynamic time. The conference focused on key topics of interest for corporates and capital providers in the German market, from hybrid capital to US IPOs for German companies.

Partner David Rath Discusses Listing in the US

At the 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt, Latham partners, clients, and other industry leaders discussed navigating corporate finance in a dynamic time. The conference focused on key topics of interest for corporates and capital providers in the German market, from hybrid capital to US IPOs for German companies.

Partner Ryan Benedict Discusses IPO Considerations

At the 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt, Latham partners, clients, and other industry leaders discussed navigating corporate finance in a dynamic time. The conference focused on key topics of interest for corporates and capital providers in the German market, from hybrid capital to US IPOs for German companies.

Partner Yen Sum on the Resilience of Hybrid Capital

At the 2025 Rethinking Corporate Finance Conference in Frankfurt, Latham partners, clients, and other industry leaders discussed navigating corporate finance in a dynamic time. The conference focused on key topics of interest for corporates and capital providers in the German market, from hybrid capital to US IPOs for German companies.

Malaun, Rüdiger

Rüdiger Malaun

Munich

ruediger.malaun@lw.com +49.89.2080.3.8105

Hagelüken, Alexandra E.

Alexandra E. Hagelüken

Frankfurt

alexandra.hagelueken@lw.com +49.69.6062.6575

Lentz, Alexander

Alexander Lentz

Frankfurt

alexander.lentz@lw.com +49.69.6062.6608

Münch, Sibylle

Sibylle Münch

Frankfurt

sibylle.muench@lw.com +49.69.6062.6571

Grell, Frank

Frank Grell

Hamburg

frank.grell@lw.com +49.40.4140.30

Grannemann, Cora

Cora Grannemann

Frankfurt

cora.grannemann@lw.com +49.69.6062.6578

Weitkamp, Thomas

Thomas Weitkamp

Munich

thomas.weitkamp@lw.com +49.89.2080.3.8069

Jahn, Christian H.

Christian H. Jahn

Munich

christian.jahn@lw.com +49.89.2080.3.8000

Adlhart, Rainer

Rainer Adlhart

Munich

rainer.adlhart@lw.com +49.89.2080.3.8055

Splittgerber, Daniel

Daniel Splittgerber

Frankfurt / Hamburg

daniel.splittgerber@lw.com +49.69.6062.6553

Seiler, Oliver

Oliver Seiler

Frankfurt

oliver.seiler@lw.com +49.69.6062.6510

Rath, David

David Rath

Frankfurt

david.rath@lw.com +49.69.6062.6585

Kehler-Weiss, Camilla

Camilla Kehler-Weiss

Frankfurt

camilla.kehler-weiss@lw.com +49.69.6062.6584

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