Dr. Max Kirchner is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of the Capital Markets and Finance Group. His practice focuses on the representation of private equity sponsors, multi-national companies, investment banks and investment funds in capital markets and leveraged finance transactions. He regularly works on the most complex high-yield bond offerings, IPOs, restructurings and acquisition financings by companies around the world across a broad array of industries. Max also has deep experience with non-traditional equity transactions, including debt-like preferred equity as third party financing, equity kickers and co-investments for private credit investors and debt for equity swaps involving troubled companies.
Max is leading the Firm’s European high-yield team and is consistently recognized in both Chambers and Legal 500. Clients note that he is "commercial, dedicated, client-focused and constructive" and that he "stands out as a top-class lawyer; he has a deep understanding of the market, outstanding technical skills, and he provides invaluable strategic advice to ensure clients obtain the best possible outcome."
