What We Do
Investment Banking
Senior-level advisory and execution across the full spectrum of corporate finance — from M&A and capital raises to leveraged finance and structured transactions.
Our Practice
Institutional-grade advisory. Independent counsel.
Our investment banking practice provides senior-level advisory and execution capabilities across the full spectrum of corporate finance transactions. We work with mid-market corporates, private equity sponsors, and institutional counterparties to structure and execute transactions that create lasting value.
With deep relationships across the DACH region and established connections in the UK and Swiss markets, we provide clients with access to institutional-grade advisory on the transactions that define their trajectory.
Unlike bulge-bracket institutions, we carry no proprietary conflicts, no cross-selling mandates, and no institutional agenda. Every engagement is led by senior practitioners with decades of transaction experience — not delegated to junior teams.
Services
A full-spectrum corporate finance capability.
M&A Advisory & Transaction Execution
We advise on the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures — from initial mandate through to completion. Our team provides independent valuation, counterparty identification, negotiation support, and transaction structuring for mid-market corporates and private equity sponsors across the DACH region and beyond.
Capital Raises & Equity Advisory
We structure and execute equity and equity-linked capital raises for growth-stage and established businesses. Our relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners enable efficient access to capital at competitive terms.
Leveraged Finance & Debt Advisory
From senior secured facilities to mezzanine and unitranche structures, we advise borrowers on the full spectrum of leveraged finance. We work with leading European lenders to source and structure debt solutions aligned with your capital structure objectives.
Structured Finance & Special Situations
We design bespoke financing solutions for complex or non-standard situations — including distressed assets, turnaround financing, bridge facilities, and asset monetisation. Our structured finance expertise enables clients to unlock value where conventional financing falls short.
Cross-Border Transaction Support
With established relationships across Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, we provide seamless execution support for multi-jurisdictional transactions. We coordinate legal, regulatory, and banking workstreams across borders to ensure efficient deal delivery.
Fairness Opinions & Valuations
We provide independent fairness opinions and valuation analyses for boards, management teams, and shareholders evaluating significant transactions. Our opinions are grounded in rigorous financial analysis and delivered with institutional-grade precision.
How We Work
Our transaction process.
01
Mandate Assessment
We begin with a thorough assessment of your transaction objectives, constraints, and timeline. This informs our structuring approach and execution strategy.
02
Structuring & Strategy
We design the optimal transaction structure — considering financing mix, counterparty universe, regulatory requirements, and value maximisation.
03
Execution & Negotiation
Our team leads the execution process end-to-end: managing counterparties, coordinating advisors, and negotiating terms on your behalf.
04
Close & Post-Transaction
We support through to completion and beyond — ensuring a smooth close and advising on post-transaction integration or capital deployment.
Senior-Led Execution
Our Approach
Independent
No proprietary products. No institutional conflicts. Our advice is calibrated solely to your transaction objectives.
Execution-Focused
We are practitioners, not advisors alone. We structure, negotiate, and execute alongside our clients from mandate to close.
Cross-Border
Established relationships across Germany, Switzerland, and the UK enable seamless execution in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Confidential
All mandates are handled with absolute discretion. We do not disclose client relationships or transaction details under any circumstances.
Sector Coverage
Deep sector expertise across key industries.
Our bankers bring genuine sector knowledge — not generalist coverage. We understand the regulatory environment, valuation dynamics, and counterparty landscape of each industry we serve.
Financial Institutions
Banks, insurers, asset managers, and speciality finance companies across Europe.
Infrastructure & Real Assets
Energy transition, transport, utilities, and social infrastructure projects.
Natural Resources & Commodities
Commodities, energy infrastructure, and resource-linked structured finance.
Technology & TMT
Software, fintech, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled services.
Industrials & Manufacturing
Mid-market industrial businesses across the DACH region and beyond.
Sovereign & Supranational
Government-linked entities, development finance institutions, and multilaterals.
Transaction Experience
A track record built on execution.
The following represents a selection of representative transactions. Certain details have been generalised or omitted to preserve client confidentiality.
Transaction sizes shown as indicative ranges. Past transaction experience is not indicative of future results.
M&A Advisory
Sale of a mid-market German industrial group to a strategic acquirer
Sector
Industrials
Size
€120–180m
Year
2023
Debt Advisory
Unitranche refinancing for a DACH-based technology platform
Sector
Technology
Size
€75–100m
Year
2023
Structured Finance
Asset-backed facility for a European infrastructure asset portfolio
Sector
Infrastructure
Size
€200–250m
Year
2022
Capital Raise
Private placement for a Swiss-based natural resources vehicle
Sector
Natural Resources
Size
€50–80m
Year
2022
Cross-Border M&A
Acquisition financing for a UK-headquartered financial services group
Sector
Financial Institutions
Size
€90–130m
Year
2021
Special Situations
Distressed debt restructuring and asset monetisation mandate
Sector
Real Assets
Size
Undisclosed
Year
2021
Capital Markets
Capital markets advisory for issuers and borrowers.
We advise corporates, financial institutions, and public sector entities on accessing debt capital markets — from initial structuring through to execution and post-issuance support.
Debt Capital Markets
We advise issuers on the structuring and placement of investment-grade and high-yield bonds, private placements, and Schuldschein instruments. Our relationships with European institutional investors enable efficient execution across the credit spectrum.
Private Placements
For issuers seeking alternatives to public markets, we structure and execute bilateral and club private placements with institutional investors, insurance companies, and pension funds across Europe and beyond.
Schuldschein & German Market Instruments
We have deep expertise in Schuldschein loan instruments — a cornerstone of German corporate finance — advising both domestic and international issuers on accessing this deep and liquid market.
Liability Management
We advise on tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations, and other liability management exercises to optimise capital structures and extend debt maturity profiles.
Independent Advisory
Fairness opinions & independent valuations.
Our independence from proprietary products and institutional conflicts makes us a trusted provider of fairness opinions and valuation analyses for boards, audit committees, and shareholders.
Fairness Opinions
Independent fairness opinions for boards and special committees evaluating mergers, acquisitions, related-party transactions, and going-private transactions. Our opinions are grounded in rigorous multi-methodology valuation analysis and delivered with institutional-grade precision.
Business Valuations
Comprehensive business valuations for transaction, regulatory, financial reporting, and dispute resolution purposes. We apply DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and asset-based methodologies calibrated to the specific context of each engagement.
Portfolio & Asset Valuations
Independent valuations of financial assets, loan portfolios, real assets, and structured instruments for fund reporting, regulatory compliance, and transaction purposes.
Solvency & Capital Adequacy Opinions
Solvency opinions and capital adequacy analyses for boards and lenders in connection with leveraged transactions, dividend recapitalisations, and other significant financial events.
Require an independent opinion?
We work with boards and special committees on a strictly confidential basis. Engagements are typically completed within 3–6 weeks.
Discuss a transaction.
We welcome enquiries from corporates and sponsors evaluating M&A, financing, or capital markets transactions. All conversations are strictly confidential and without obligation.
Key Credentials
Mid-market M&A across DACH, UK, and Switzerland
Structured finance and asset-backed transactions
Cross-border capital raises for growth businesses
Leveraged buyout and sponsor-backed financing
Special situations and distressed asset advisory