Dewey & LeBoeuf

Philipp von Ilberg

Partner

Philipp von Ilberg advises on capital markets law transactions. He represents public and private issuers, underwriters, placing agents, selling shareholders, trustees and depositaries in equity and debt offerings. His experience includes initial public offerings, private placements, capital increases and rights offerings. In addition, he advises on the structuring and offering of equity-linked products and public takeovers and offers general German corporate and securities law advice to corporate clients.

Philipp von Ilberg also has significant experience in cross-border and domestic leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. He principally represents leading global financial institutions and private equity investors. His experience includes senior and mezzanine acquisition and leveraged finance, including bridge facilities, structured financings, real estate financing, corporate acquisitions and disposals and other banking and restructuring matters.

JUVE's Yearbook 2010/2011 describes Mr. von Ilberg as a "frequently recommended lawyer" in banking and capital markets. According to Kanzleien in Deutschland 2010, Philipp von Ilberg is “playing a major role” in banking and capital markets in Germany. Chambers Europe Yearbook 2011 and Chambers Global Guide 2012 list him as a "Leading Individual" in both Banking & Finance and Equity Capital Markets. In the Legal 500 Deutschland 2011/2012, he is recommended in Capital Markets. European Legal Experts 2010 lists Philipp von Ilberg as an reputable expert in Germany for banking and finance. In the "Handelsblatt", issue Oktober 2011, Philipp von Ilberg is mentioned as recommended by competitors as expert in finance Law.

Selected Activities and Memberships

Frankfurt Bar Association
American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.
Banking Law Association (Bankrechtliche Vereinigung e.V.)
German Institute for Share Promotion (Deutsches Aktieninstitut e.V.)

Publications

"Britischer Kodex ein Vorbild für Deutschland?" Börsen-Zeitung, 2. September 2010 (with Katrin Menhart)
Co-Autor of Assmann/Schlitt/Kopp-Colomb, “Wertpapierprospektgesetz, Verkaufsprospektgesetz“, Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt, Köln, Juni 2010
"Polish IPOs – a success story," Börsen-Zeitung, May 14, 2010 (with Michael Neises)
"Fast and cost-effective – equity line financings as an alternative instrument of financing on the capital market," Going Public Magazine, May 2010, pp. 74/75 (with Kai Göhring)
"Repurchasing own debt (Debt Buy Backs)," Finance special annex, February 2010, p. 12 et. seq.
"Repurchasing own debt (Debt Buy Backs)," Betriebsberater, February 2010, p. 259 et. seq. (with Frank Tschesche)
"Private Equity goes Public Equity", Going Public Magazine, April 2009, pp. 58/59 (with Kai Göhring)
"Confusion on notification requirements under German securities law," Börsen-Zeitung, December 2, 2008 (with Kai Göhring).
"Attention pitfalls - Protective regulations for SPAC investors should be created carefully," Going Public Magazine/Special supplement 'SPACs,' October 2008, pp. 26/27 (with Michael Neises).
"Promising Trip into the Blue," Article about special purpose acquisition vehicles (SPACs) IPOs, their structure in general and German law issues involved, Handelsblatt/special supplement Legal Success, July 24, 2008.
"IPOs of SPACs - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Actually Reach Europe," Going Public Magazine, Special Edition "Capital Law Markets 2008," May 2008 (with Michael Neises).
"Pre IPO Convertible Bonds: Rehearsal for the upcoming IPO," Corporate Finance Handbook 2008 (with Kai Göhring).
"Alternative Ways to Access U.S. Capital Markets," Going Public Magazine, May 2006 (with Joseph W. Marx).
"The Draft Bill of the Securities Prospectus Law (WpPG)," Going Public Magazine, March 31, 2005 (with Michael Neises).
"E.U. Prospectus Directive To Be Implemented Under Bill," World Securities Law Report, February 28, 2005 (with Michael Neises).
"Moving Towards an Anglo American Corporate Culture," Financier Worldwide, January 31, 2005 (with Michael Neises).
"Securities Prospectus Law Extends the Competences of the BaFin," Börsen-Zeitung, January 26, 2005 (with Michael Neises).