Oaklins Germany expands its debt advisory expertise
Torsten Aul joins as Managing Director
Oaklins Germany is strengthening its debt advisory portfolio by welcoming Torsten Aul, a seasoned expert in the field, as Managing Director and Head of Debt Advisory. Since February 1, 2025, Torsten has been leading our financing advisory business in Frankfurt, bringing over 20 years of experience in financing mid-sized companies and private equity firms.
His expertise focuses on M&A-related financing solutions, including acquisition financing, refinancing, and capital structure optimization. Additionally, Torsten has extensive experience in financing real estate transactions and renewable energy projects. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed financings totaling several billion euros – ranging from syndicated loans and promissory note loans to mezzanine financing and private placements.
Torsten joins us from Capitalmind Investec and has previously held senior positions at ODDO BHF Corporates & Markets, IKB Deutsche Industriebank, and HVB/UniCredit. He also gained valuable experience in strategy consulting at McKinsey, structuring financings for companies such as Encavis, LIVIA Group, Obotritia Capital, FCR Immobilien, Alex & Gross, Deutsche Konsum REIT AG, DEFAMA, and many others.
With the expansion of our Debt Advisory team in Frankfurt, Oaklins Germany is well-positioned for further growth. As part of Oaklins International, we leverage a network of over 850 professionals in more than 40 countries. Over the past five years, our global debt advisory experts have successfully completed 205 transactions with a total deal volume of €23 billion.
For further information or to arrange a personal meeting, please feel free to contact Torsten.

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