Dr. Nikolas T. Koutsós

Counsel

Nikolas advises financial institutions, private equity sponsors and other investors, credit/debt funds and corporate clients on all aspects of debt finance transactions both domestically and internationally. In particular, he focuses on acquisition finance (leveraged buyouts, including recapitalizations), corporate finance (corporate lending, including refinancing) and structured finance.

Recognitions

  • Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ “Ones to watch in Germany” and Handelsblatt for Banking and Finance, 2025.

Credentials

Education

  • Higher Regional Court of Bremen, 2011, Second State Exam (Bar exam equivalent)
  • University of Bremen, 2010, Law Degree, Summa cum laude
  • University of Bremen, 2008, First State Exam (J.D. equivalent)

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Germany

Court admissions

  • All German Higher Regional Courts
  • All German Local and District Courts

Professional affiliations

  • Bar Association Frankfurt am Main

Languages spoken

German, English

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