Summary: Alexander Behrens has joined Mayer Brown in its Frankfurt office.
Alexander Behrens has joined Mayer Brown’s Banking & Finance practice in its Frankfurt, Germany office as a partner. Behrens previously practiced with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Francisco Mendez recently joined the firm.
Behrens advises German and international banks and financial services providers on a variety of issues, including banking regulatory concerns. He is experienced in own-funds matters, recovery and resolution planning projects, remuneration issues, risk management, compliance, European Central Bank issues, and Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II. Additionally, Behrens advises on financial institutions groups NPL deals and M&A mandates, and he is experienced in conducting internal investigations in the finance sector.
Kevin Sheridan Jr. joined the New York office in February.
Guido Zeppenfeld, Germany’s managing partner, said, “Adding Alexander to our Frankfurt office is a critical component of the growth strategy we are pursuing for Mayer Brown in Germany. Alexander strengthens our integrated banking and financial market capabilities, which is one of Mayer Brown’s core competencies globally and in Germany.”
Jochen Seitz, the leader of the Banking & Finance practice in Germany, noted, “Alexander significantly enhances our banking regulatory capabilities.”
Kwon Lee joined the firm in February.
As for Behrens himself, he commented, “Due to its strong relationships with major German and international banks, Mayer Brown offers an ideal platform to further expand my practice. The firm’s regulatory experience not only in Europe, but also in Asia and especially in the US, makes Mayer Brown one of the few law firms to provide first-hand integrated regulatory advice on a global scale.”
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