Dr. Max Kirchner is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice. His practice focuses on the representation of companies, investment banks and private equity sponsors in capital markets and leveraged finance transactions. He regularly works on complex IPOs, high-yield bond offerings and acquisition financings by companies around the world across a broad array of industries. Given the depth and breadth of his experience, Max is consistently recognized in both Chambers and The Legal 500:

• The Legal 500 UK: Named a “Leading Individual.” Clients describe Max as “standing out as a topclass lawyer who provides invaluable strategic advice to ensure clients obtain the best possible outcome.”
• Chambers UK Capital Markets: Clients describe Max as “commercial, dedicated, client-focused and constructive,” “very responsive, excellent technically and available 24/7”, a “top legal mind with an “outstanding grasp of the market.
• The Legal 500 United States: Capital Markets Advice to Issuers. Recognized as a leading practitioner in U.S. capital markets.
• The Legal 500 United States: Capital Markets: Global Offerings: Advice to Issuers. Recognized as a leading practitioner for U.S. capital markets.
• The Legal 500 United States: Capital Markets: Global Offerings: Advice to Underwriters. Recognized as a leading practitioner for U.S. capital markets.
• Chambers Global USA Capital Markets. Highly regarded for capital markets.
• IFLR 1000 UK: Capital Markets: Highly Regarded.
• Financial News, Rising Stars in Legal Services.

• Cornell Law School, J.D.
• Humboldt University of Berlin, Faculty of Law, Ph.D.