Astera Legal is a boutique law firm based in Germany, specializing in complex national and international financing structures. The firm offers expertise in acquisition financing, particularly for private equity transactions, as well as strategic corporate financing. Its clientele includes private equity firms, debt funds, financial institutions, and corporations operating both nationally and internationally. With offices in Munich and Frankfurt am Main, Astera Legal is strategically positioned in Germany's key financial centers.

The firm's team comprises highly specialized professionals with extensive international experience in finance, funds, and restructuring. Astera Legal is recognized for its precision and expertise in handling complex financial transactions and restructurings, distinguishing itself as a key player in a market traditionally dominated by larger law firms. The firm has been acknowledged in leading rankings and was nominated for the Chambers Germany Awards 2025, underscoring its relevance and positioning among significant firms in the finance sector.

Astera Legal's client service approach is founded on loyalty, integrity, and confidentiality. The firm emphasizes partner-based advice, ensuring consistent high-quality service with direct and comprehensive involvement of partners in client matters. This approach enables the firm to handle complex issues with utmost precision and efficiency, aiming not only to address clients' legal challenges but also to create economic value for a successful and sustainable financial future.

About Astera Legal
Practice areas
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Astera Legal specializes in advising on complex national and international financing structures, focusing on acquisition financing, particularly through private equity, and strategic transactions. The firm provides counsel to both companies and financial institutions on corporate financings, serving clients such as private equity houses, debt funds, and financial institutions, as well as nationally and internationally operating corporate clients.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying

Banking & Finance

Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Astera Legal's Lawsuits & Disputes practice area offers comprehensive legal representation in complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, contract breaches, and regulatory challenges. Their team of seasoned litigators employs strategic approaches tailored to each client's unique situation, aiming to resolve conflicts efficiently through negotiation, mediation, or, when necessary, vigorous courtroom advocacy. By combining in-depth legal knowledge with a commitment to client objectives, Astera Legal strives to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing potential risks and disruptions to business operations.
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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