Dr. Oliver K. Hahnelt, LL.M.

Partner

Guides clients worldwide through the full spectrum of cashflow-based debt finance across all tiers of the capital structure

Oliver advises on all aspects of debt finance transactions, both domestically and internationally. He focuses in particular on counselling financial institutions, private equity sponsors and other investors, credit and debt funds, and corporate clients on acquisition finance (leveraged buyouts, including recapitalisations), corporate finance (corporate lending, including refinancings), and structured finance.

Recognitions

  • Recognised as a Top Lawyer for Banking & Finance in WirtschaftsWoche, 2022
  • Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyersin Germany and Handelsblatt for Banking and Finance Law, 2022-2024

Credentials

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, 2006, LL.M.
  • Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main, 2003, Second State Bar Exam
  • Justus-Liebig-Universität, Gießen, 2001, Dr. iur. (German Ph.D. equivalent)
  • Justus-Liebig-Universität, Gießen, 2000, First State Bar Exam

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Germany

Languages spoken

German, English

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