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Tanja Ruess

I joined Clearwater’s Debt Advisory team in May 2023. In my current role, I advise medium-sized companies on financing processes and on how to optimise their capital structure. Prior to this, I spent five years in UniCredit’s investment banking division. First, in their Capital Structure Advisory team and later, in Corporate Structured Finance. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, as well as an MBA degree from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. As part of my MBA, I completed several modules abroad including New York and Dubai. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in the mountains or on the tennis court.

Leopold Querner

I joined Clearwater in July 2022, working in the Frankfurt office. Being part of the Debt Advisory team, I focus on suitable financing structures for medium-sized companies and advise our clients on various financing considerations throughout the transaction process. Prior to joining Clearwater, I spent three years with UniCredit, in their capital structure advisory team, as well as their M&A department. I hold a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Edinburgh. I enjoy cooking a lot and am always trying out new dishes. I also like to spend time on the golf course or in the forest. I also support Hertha BSC.

Tom Barnwell

I have been working in Debt Advisory since 2008, having previously trained as an accountant within the big 4. I am now one the Partners in our European Debt Advisory team here at Clearwater and have led more than 100 debt raise and refinance transactions across multiple funding structures for my clients.

Clearwater advises SITES on a secondary LBO structuring

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Joe Dyke

I have spent the last 20 years working with owner-managed businesses and private equity clients, predominantly on fundraising projects for growth and shareholder value realisation. I am comfortable advising across the whole capital structure and passionate about helping growing businesses succeed. I joined Clearwater in 2016 and before that worked for various organisations including RBS, Grant Thornton, Legal & General, and WH Smith Group.

Clearwater advises Sogaris on a €217m drawable structured facility

Clearwater advises SITES on a secondary LBO structuring - Debt Advisory

Clearwater advises SSI SCHÄFER on the rearrangement of its financing structure

Clearwater advises Alderan management on the structuring of an MBO transaction