Atty. Ludwig Zesch

Atty. Ludwig Zesch

Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings. His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing.

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About Ludwig Zesch at a glance

Ludwig Zesch is a business attorney, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — IFLR1000, Rising Star Banking and Finance, 2022 (2026). Serands clients in Munich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings
  • His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing
  • Ludwig has particular experience handling significant acquisition financings involving a range of debt structures, including unitranche/super senior structures
  • Prior to joining McDermott, he worked for other leading international law firms with the same advisory focus in Munich and Frankfurt
  • Ludwig is the co-author of Acquisition Finance Agreements in Germany, a comprehensive commentary on credit agreements for leveraged buyouts under German law

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Ludwig Zesch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ludwig Zesch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Where is Ludwig Zesch's law office located?
Ludwig Zesch's law practice is located in Munich. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ludwig Zesch handle?
Ludwig Zesch focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Ludwig Zesch received?
Ludwig Zesch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — IFLR1000, Rising Star Banking and Finance, 2022.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — IFLR1000, Rising Star Banking and Finance, 2022
- 2026

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