Legal firm advises company on opening new office in Frankfurt

Tresmares Capital, a prominent Spanish private capital asset manager, recently made a significant move by launching a new office in Frankfurt. This strategic decision underscores the company’s dedication to expanding its international reach and consolidating its presence in continental Europe. The Frankfurt office boasts an array of financial solutions, including direct lending options like senior, junior, and convertible instruments, as well as fund financing solutions such as bridge-to-equity and NAV financing.

In a notable development from March 2025, Banco Santander acquired an 89.9 percent stake in Tresmares Capital, aligning with its growth strategy in alternative asset management to enhance the private debt and funds of funds segments. By establishing the Frankfurt office, Tresmares Capital is actively advancing its international growth strategy, with half of its annual investments transpiring outside its home market in Iberia.

Navigating through the intricacies of setting up the new Frankfurt office, Tresmares Capital received comprehensive counsel from Hengeler Mueller, a renowned legal advisor specializing in corporate, tax, regulatory, employment, and financing matters. The expert team from Hengeler Mueller, including professionals such as Marika Öry, Paul Vogel, and Niklas Lewicki in corporate law, Sebastian Adam and Jan Adami in tax law, Christian Schmies and Natalie-Dilan Yerlikaya in regulatory affairs, Christian Hoefs and Sonnhild Draack in employment matters, and Henning Hilke in financing, played a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of the Frankfurt office for Tresmares Capital.

This collaboration between Tresmares Capital and Hengeler Mueller marks a significant milestone in the Spanish asset manager’s expansion journey and solidifies its position in the competitive landscape of private capital asset management.

In parallel, Hengeler Mueller has been making headlines, lauded as Germany’s most profitable law firm and an esteemed M&A powerhouse. With a steadfast commitment to elite training and upholding traditional values, the firm has maintained its profitability and reputation as a reliable legal partner for diverse clientele. Thomas Mueller, embodying the epitome of professional excellence in a pinstripe suit in Frankfurt’s WestEnd Duo skyscraper, encapsulates the firm’s ethos of combining financial acumen with legal expertise.

Additionally, Hengeler Mueller has been highlighted in FINANCE magazine, showcasing the departure of M&A luminary ‘Hansi’ Ziegenhain. This illustrious figure’s legacy underscores Hengeler Mueller’s legacy as a trailblazer in the legal realm, embodying excellence and innovation in every facet of its operations. Through a blend of industry expertise, legal proficiency, and unrivaled dedication to client service, Hengeler Mueller continues to set benchmarks in the legal landscape, earning recognition as a leading legal advisor in Germany and beyond.