Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
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Our expertise
- Bonds
- Equities
Who we are
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients around the world. The results the Firm achieves have set it apart for more than 140 years and have become a model for the modern practice of law. Today, S&C is a leader in each of its core practice areas and in each of its geographic markets.
Clients of the Firm are nearly evenly divided between U.S. and non-U.S. entities. They include industrial and commercial companies; financial institutions; private funds; governments; educational, charitable and cultural institutions; and individuals, estates and trusts.
S&C comprises more than 900 lawyers who serve clients around the world through a network of 13 offices, located in leading financial centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States. In Germany, we have 40 lawyers on the ground. The Firm is headquartered in New York.
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What we do
Our years of market-leading capital market experience means we can advise our clients on the entire spectrum of capital markets transactions: Over the years, we have advised issuers, selling shareholders and underwriters alike on a large number of landmark IPOs, capital increases, spin-offs and other complex capital market products, in particular with respect to growth companies. Since 2000, we have advised on 22 of the 28 biggest German IPOs (each above €1 billion).
Clients also benefit from our strength in DCM matters, where we assist issuers and underwriters with deals including SEC-registered global note offerings and transactions in accordance with Rule 144A. Our DCM practice covers the full spectrum of debt and hybrid transactions and is also characterized by its seamlessly integrated German and U.S. legal advice in connection with the placement of 144A/Reg S bonds, both investment grade and high yield, as well as in connection with SEC-registered bonds.
What makes us different
Sullivan & Cromwell can offer clients more than legal advice: We pair our tailored advice with commercial acumen that expertly and effectively assists our clients in addressing and reaching their objectives throughout industries.
We have a “one firm” policy and advise our clients with integrated, international teams across offices, countries and practice areas. In Germany, we can offer a level of seamless German – U.S. law advice that is second to none in the market. We have two experienced U.S. law partners on the ground in Frankfurt, who have longstanding experience advising on US IPOs of German and non-US issuers.
Corporate Responsibility
Diversity and Pro Bono:
Sullivan & Cromwell is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. The Firm’s culture and policies value the unique abilities and perspectives of every individual and support diversity in its broadest sense, including race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability and religious affiliation. In Germany, we are a committed signatory of the “Charta der Vielfalt”.
S&C also has an active pro bono practice (in 2023, S&C lawyers dedicated 62,000+ hours to 350+ pro bono projects).
Sustainability:
S&C is committed to sustainability and is continually evaluating ways to enhance the sustainability of its operations. In line with this, S&C has established an Environmental Task Force comprising personnel from across our international offices to identify and implement a variety of sustainability initiatives and volunteer opportunities.
Business fields and range of services
Business fields
- Legal Advice
- DirectListing
- DirectPlace
- Investor targeting / investor roadshow / analyst meetings
- SPAC
- Support listing (IPO) and capital market financing (Equity)
- Support follow up obligations
- Venture / Growth Capital
- Support bonds (Debt)
- ESG services
- Drawing of Prospectus / Due Diligence
Key aspects
Target Groups
- Assisting Partner
Contact
General Contact
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Neue Mainzer Straße 52
60311 Frankfurt
Deutschland
Phone: +49 69 4272 5200
Fax: +49 69 4272 5210
Internet: Frankfurt | Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Dr. Carsten Berrar
Managing Partner
Phone: +49 69 4272 5200
E-Mail: berrarc@sullcrom.com
Contact for equities
Dr. Carsten Berrar
Managing Partner
Phone: +49 69 4272 5200
E-Mail: berrarc@sullcrom.com
Dr. Clemens Rechberger
Partner
Phone: +49 69 4272 5514
E-Mail: rechbergerc@sullcrom.com
Contact for bonds
Krystian Czerniecki
Partner
Phone: +49 69 4272 5525
E-Mail: czernieckik@sullcrom.com