Prof. Dr. Michael Schlitt

Michael Schlitt "has what it takes". Technically one of the best, he advises investment banks and International groups of companies on capital markets and corporate finance matters. Being head of the German Securities & Public Company Advisory Practice, he and his team fight for their clients.

Widely recognized as one of the outstanding capital markets lawyers in Germany, Michael has significant experience in international capital markets transactions, particularly IPOs, right issues, block trades/accelerated book builds, convertible, exchangeable hybrid, high yield and corporate bond transactions as well as public takeover and finance transactions.

As a leading authority in the intricacies of capital markets law, Michael is honorary professor at the University of Cologne and has published numerous articles on issues relating to capital markets, stock corporation and takeover law and has written, co-written and co-edited a number of legal handbooks and commentaries. 

Michael has a reputation of being very service-oriented, reachable and diligent. He is ranked as one of the leading individuals in capital markets by all relevant independent publications, e.g. Juve, Chambers Global, IFLR, Legal 500, PLC and Who's Who Legal.