About
Bernhard specialises in securitisation, derivatives and other structured finance transactions.
Bernhard was involved in restructurings of a number of large financial institutions and advised on the establishment of asset protection schemes, bad banks and in relation to the sovereign debt crisis.
He speaks German and English.
Additional Information
- Advising Deutsche Bundesbank (representing the Eurosystem) in connection with the Lehman insolvency proceedings and the restructuring and workout of ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CDO, and CLO structures.
- Advising European Central Bank on certain aspects of the Greek sovereign debt crisis.
- Advising the financial ministry of North-Rhine Westphalia on the restructuring of WestLB and the related establishment of a 'bad bank' (Abwicklungsanstalt).

"A strong reputation for his long-standing experience"
— Chambers Global 2016
Bernhard Kaiser
Partner
Frankfurt am Main Office
Große Gallusstraße 14
Frankfurt am Main 60315