Dr. Camilla Kehler-Weiß

Counsel, Frankfurt

Biography

Overview

Dr. Camilla Kehler-Weiss is a Counsel in White & Case's Global Capital Markets Practice. She advises corporate clients, private equity houses, and investment banks on a broad spectrum of international capital markets transactions, including IPOs, capital raisings, and equity-linked issuances. With a strong background in stock corporation law, Camilla also assists corporate clients and their shareholders in navigating the complexities of life as a public company post-listing. Clients praise her service levels and her awareness of the commercial side of transactions.

Before joining White & Case, Camilla practiced at other leading international law firms in Frankfurt.

Bars and Courts
Rechtsanwalt
Education
Second State Exam
Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt
Dr iur
University of Mannheim
First State Exam
Heidelberg University
Languages
German
English
French

Experience

TUI
Advised a bank syndicate, led by joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners BofA Securities Europe SA, HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, COMMERZBANK Aktiengesellschaft and UniCredit Bank GmbH, on TUI's issuance of senior unsecured convertible bonds, 2024. *

RENK Group
Advised RENK Group and its shareholder Triton, on the €500 million private placement of shares and the initial listing of Renk Group AG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 2024. *

RENK Group 
Advised on the €250 million private placement of shares in RENK Group AG by way of Triton an accelerated bookbuilding, 2024. *

TUI
Advised the syndicate of banks on three rights issues of TUI AG with proceeds of €500 million, €1.1 billion and €1.8 billion as well as a €425 million capital increase without subscription rights and two convertible bond issuances with total proceeds of €500 million, all in connection with comprehensive refinancing measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021-2023. *

Cheplapharm 
Advised Cheplapharm SE on its proposed IPO on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as well as on the structured investment by global investment firms Atlantic Park and GIC with a total volume of €550 million, 2022. *

Synlab
Advised the underwriting banks on the €772 million IPO and listing of Synlab AG on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 2021. *

Majorel Group
Advised the underwriting banks on the €660 million IPO and listing of Majorel Group Luxembourg S.A. on the Euronext Amsterdam, 2021. *

SUSE
Advised the underwriting banks on the €1.1 billion IPO and listing of SUSE S.A. on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 2021. *

Evotec 
Advised the underwriting banks led by Bank of America and Morgan Stanley on Evotec's USD 500 million NASDAQ IPO, 2021. *

BioNTech 
Advised Temasek on its PIPE investment in BioNTech SE by way of a private placement of shares and mandatory convertible bonds, 2021. *

Siemens Healthineers 
Advised Siemens Healthineers AG on its €4.2 billion IPO as well as two subsequent capital increases without subscription rights with combined proceeds of €5 billion to finance the acquisition of Varian, Inc., 2018/2021 *

* Matters prior to working for White & Case.

Awards and Recognition

Rising Star – Equity Capital Markets
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

Capital Markets Rising Star of the Year
Legal 500 Germany Awards 2024

Ones to Watch – Capital Markets
Handelsblatt Best Lawyers 2024

"Covers the ECM area comprehensively."
The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

"In addition, Camilla Kehler-Weiss, who heads the very strong team of associates, does an outstanding job."
The Legal 500 Deutschland 2024

"Camilla Kehler-Weiß is highly talented and experienced and very pleasant to work with."
Chambers Europe Germany 2024

"We always enjoy working with Camilla Kehler-Weiß, whose service levels as well as awareness of the commercial side are very strong."
Chambers Europe Germany 2024

Often recommended for IPOs and capital increases
JUVE 2023/2024

Associate to Watch – Capital Markets: Equity
Chambers Europe 2023

"Counsel Camilla Kehler-Weiß assists with IPOs and dual-track transactions, with further expertise in rights issuances and convertible bonds."
Up and Coming for Equity Capital Markets

"Camilla Kehler-Weiß enters the ECM rankings due to her increased visibility in the market. She assists with IPOs and dual-track transactions, with further expertise in rights issuances and convertible bonds."
Chambers Europe Germany 2023

"Camilla Kehler-Weiß is an excellent lawyer. She is efficient, very friendly and client-oriented."
Chambers Europe Germany 2023