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A team of leading experts in Business Law. We set standards.

Dr. Anselm Lenhard Chiara Niestroj Christin Stender Christina Schuhmacher Christine Schneemann Dr. Daniel Epe Dr. Daniel Gubitz Dr. Daniel Wied Daniela Friedl Eva-Maria Bayer Fabienne Pflug Franziska Lang Gudrun Rußwurm Jakob Heimrich Dr. Janosch Engelhardt Jennifer Blümlein Johannes Koglin

Katja Federmann Dr. Ludger Schult Malte D. Krohn Max Hentrich Nadja Crombach Nicholas Schildhauer Nino Häberlein Dr. Oded Schein Dr. Patrick Droese Philipp Büchler Sabrina Harnisch Serena Mele Tamara Schellpfeffer Taoran Sun Theodora Vasileiadou Dr. Tobias Nikoleyczik Dr. Tobias Stuppi Valentina Groll

Dr. Anselm Lenhard Partner

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Chiara Niestroj Associate

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Christin Stender Head of Communications & Marketing

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Christina Schuhmacher Compliance Manager

Christine Schneemann Counsel

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Dr. Daniel Epe Partner

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Dr. Daniel Gubitz Partner

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Dr. Daniel Wied Partner

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Daniela Friedl Management Assistant

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Eva-Maria Bayer Senior Associate

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Fabienne Pflug Associate

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Franziska Lang Associate

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Gudrun Rußwurm Team Assistant

Jakob Heimrich Associate

Dr. Janosch Engelhardt Associate

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Jennifer Blümlein Senior Associate

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Johannes Koglin Chief Operating Officer

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Katja Federmann Team Assistant

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Dr. Ludger Schult Partner

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Malte D. Krohn Partner

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Max Hentrich Of Counsel

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Nadja Crombach Counsel

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Nicholas Schildhauer Associate

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Dr. Oded Schein Partner

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Dr. Patrick Droese Partner

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Philipp Büchler Counsel

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Tamara Schellpfeffer Team Assistant

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Taoran Sun Senior Associate

Theodora Vasileiadou Reception Assistant

Dr. Tobias Nikoleyczik Partner

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Dr. Tobias Stuppi Partner

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Valentina Groll Associate

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LARK advises Hi inov on its investment in Xelera Technologies

The European B2B venture capital fund Hi inov has led a seed financing round of €1.5 million for the software company Xelera Technologies, alongside the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund). Founded in Darmstadt in 2018, Xelera Technologies specializes in accelerating data-intensive applications in data centers, the cloud, and at the edge. The company plans to use the fresh capital to further develop its platform technologically. Hi inov is a B2B venture capital fund with offices in Paris, Lyon, and Munich. With its investment in Xelera Technologies, Hi inov is underscoring its strategy of investing early in pioneering B2B technologies that strengthen Europe's digital infrastructure. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Hi inov with Dr. Daniel Wied, Nicholas Schildhauer, and Nino Häberlein (all Corporate/Venture Capital). In the area of IP/IT, LARK was supported by Inga George from the law firm boesling IP.

October 21, 2025

LARK advises major shareholder of PSI Software SE in connection with public takeover bid by Warburg Pincus

LARK advised Norman Rentrop, the largest shareholder of PSI Software SE, in connection with the public takeover bid by Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity investor, and its reinvestment. Warburg Pincus and PSI Software SE have entered into an investment agreement under which Warburg Pincus will make a public takeover bid for all PSI shares. The offer has a volume of approximately €700 million and is subject to merger control approvals, among other things. PSI Software SE is a provider of process control software for the operation of energy networks and industrial production. Based in Berlin, the company is one of the technology leaders in this field, with around 2,400 employees at 13 locations in Germany and 17 locations worldwide. Norman Rentrop holds a 23 percent stake in the company. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided Norman Rentrop with comprehensive advice in connection with the public takeover bid and his re-investment with Dr. Tobias Nikoleyczik, Malte D. Krohn, and Nadja Crombach (all Public M&A) as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax).

October 13, 2025

LARK advises FSN Capital and Bäcker Görtz on their investment in Bäckerei Pappert

FSN Capital and its portfolio company Bäcker Görtz have invested in the bakery chain Bäckerei Pappert. Bäcker Görtz is a leading bakery chain in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, in which FSN Capital invested in 2022 with the support of the LARK team. The Bäckerei Pappert bakery chain has 1,900 employees and more than 160 branches in Hesse, Bavaria, and Thuringia. The founding families Pappert and Klüber will remain shareholders in the company even after the entry of FSN Capital and Bäcker Görtz. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to FSN Capital and the Bäcker Görtz Group on this transaction. The team included Dr. Ludger Schult, Eva-Maria Bayer, Chiara Niestroj, and Franziska Lang (all Private Equity/M&A), Dr. Anselm Lenhard, Philipp Büchler, and Valentina Groll (all Finance), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax). LARK was supported by Patrick Braasch and Nikolaus Dickstein of REIUS Rechtsanwälte on real estate law issues and by Dr. Marius Fritzsche of ELP Rechtsanwälte on labor law issues. Benjamin Koch and Leonard Pietsch of Lubberger Lehment advised on all IP/IT matters, while Dr. Andreas Boos of BUNTSCHECK provided support on antitrust issues. FSN Capital regularly relies on the LARK team led by Dr. Ludger Schult for private equity transactions. Most recently, for example, in the acquisition of the Austrian company UHL Bau.

October 7, 2025

LARK has signed the Diversity Charter

We are proud to announce that LARK has signed the Diversity Charter! The Diversity Charter (Charta der Vielfalt) is Germany's leading employer initiative, promoting diversity in the workplace. By signing it, we are expressing more than just a belief; we are committing to tangible action. At LARK, we believe that: Diversity is a strength. It drives innovation, fosters satisfaction and strengthens our sense of social responsibility. That’s why we act and cultivate structures where individuality is an asset, not a challenge – and why respect and tolerance form the core of our LARK Values. Our efforts have already been recognised: We were awarded the Pride Champion Seal for our diversity initiatives in the Pride Champion Audit. Signing the Diversity Charter is the next logical step in strengthening our modern, values-driven firm culture – and in showing what we stand for. Diversity is not a statement – it’s a journey. And we are proud to take the next steps.

October 6, 2025

LARK advises BoldR Group on refinancing in the Nordic bond market

BoldR Group GmbH has successfully issued senior secured bonds in the Nordic bond market, raising €110,000,000 with maturity in 2030. The proceeds of the bond issue have been used to refinance its existing unitranche financing provided by Pemberton. Arctic Securities and Danske Bank acted as joint bookrunners for the bond issue. The overall financing structure also comprised a €15,000,000 super senior revolving credit facility from Danske Bank. BoldR Group is a portfolio company of Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital Partners and Europe's market leader for towbars and transport solutions. Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to BoldR Group on the German law aspects of this transaction with Dr. Anselm Lenhard, Philipp Büchler and Valentina Groll (all finance). BoldR Group was advised by White & Case (Stockholm) on all Swedish law aspects of the transaction. LARK further cooperated with Mayer Brown (Paris) on aspects of French law and Kocian Solc Balastik on aspects of Czech law. BoldR Group is already the second German issuer LARK has advised in connection with a Nordic bond issue this year.

October 1, 2025

Best Law Firms ranks LARK as Top Law Firm in 5 practice areas

LARK has been recognized as one of Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms – Germany 2026”. We are listed in five key practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate Law, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital. This acknowledgment reflects LARK‘s integrated approach to transaction advisory, combining corporate, finance, and tax expertise to support companies throughout their entire life cycle – especially when challenges are complex.

September 29, 2025

LARK advises Paragon Partners on media deal with WEKA Media and Deubner

Paragon Partners has sold the two media companies WEKA Media and Deubner Recht & Steuern. WEKA Media is a leading provider of digital workflow products for highly regulated industries, while Deubner offers specialist information and services for legal and tax advisors. LARK provided legal advice to Paragon Partners in connection with this transaction. The LARK team included Daniel Epe and Franziska Lang (both M&A/Private Equity), Anselm Lenhard, Philipp Büchler, and Valentina Groll (all Finance), as well as Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax). LARK was supported by Thomas Schafft from SSH Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB in the area of IP/IT and by Eckbert Müller and Tom Stiebert from Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law in all labor law matters. The Munich-based private equity firm Paragon Partners acquired the WEKA Group directly from the family of founder Werner Mützel in 2020 and has since developed the group's individual brands. The LARK team regularly advises Paragon Partners and the WEKA Group on M&A deals.

September 25, 2025

PMN Management Awards 2025: LARK wins in the Newcomer category!

LARK has won the PMN Management Award – Newcomer of the Year! We are absolutely proud to receive our second award this year, following our earlier win as Newcomer of the Year at the Chambers Germany Awards! This recognition is once again a testament to our innovative approach – and it inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of what a law firm can achieve.

September 19, 2025

LARK advises WEKA Group on the sale of WEKA Austria

The media company WEKA Group has sold its Austrian subsidiary group WEKA Austria to the German Forum Media Group. WEKA Austria, headquartered in Vienna, consists of two established companies, WEKA Business Solutions GmbH and WEKA Industrie Medien GmbH, which offer specialist information, training programs, and digital solutions for various industries. Forum Media Group is an international media group headquartered in Merching, Bavaria, with more than 1,000 employees on four continents, specializing in B2B solutions in analog and digital formats. With this acquisition, the company aims to strengthen its position in the Austrian market and lay the foundation for further strategic growth in Central Europe. The WEKA Group is a portfolio company of Paragon Partners and Germany's leading omnichannel provider of specialist information and continuing education. The company, headquartered in Kissingen, has around 600 employees. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to the WEKA Group on this transaction with Dr. Daniel Epe and Franziska Lang (both Private Equity/M&A). The LARK team led by Dr. Daniel Epe regularly assists the WEKA Group with M&A transactions.

September 18, 2025

F.A.Z.-Institut recognizes LARK partners as TOP Lawyers

The F.A.Z.-Institut has recognized several LARK partners as TOP Lawyers in Germany: Dr. Tobias Stuppi for Tax, Dr. Daniel Gubitz for Corporate/M&A, Dr. Anselm Lenhard for Banking & Finance. This is the first time the F.A.Z. Institut has compiled a list of Germany’s TOP Lawyers. The fact that Tobias, Daniel, and Anselm received awards once again underscores the passion and excellence at LARK.

September 17, 2025

JUVE ranks LARK for M&A, private equity and venture capital

LARK has once again been included in JUVE Verlag's prestigious transaction rankings for M&A, private equity and venture capital. JUVE recognizes our specialisation in transactions for strategic investors and private equity firms, our M&A work at the intersection of private equity and venture capital, and our in-depth expertise in capital markets, tax, and financing law, including complex corporate structures. We are particularly proud that many of our transaction lawyers are recognized as some of the best or 'frequently recommended' dealmakers in Germany, including Daniel Gubitz, Tobias Nikoleyczik, Ludger Schult and Daniel Epe.

September 8, 2025

LARK welcomes Dr. Oded Schein!

The transaction and tax expert Dr. Oded Schein has joined the Business Law Powerhouse LARK. He was most recently head of the German tax and fund practice at Goodwin Procter and will join LARK as a partner. Dr. Oded Schein began his career at Kirkland & Ellis, where he was appointed equity partner in 2015 and took over as head of the German tax practice two years later. With the addition of this experienced transaction lawyer, LARK is continuing its dynamic growth trajectory. Dr. Oded Schein has been advising on transaction law and, in particular, German and international tax law for around 20 years and has an excellent network in the private equity scene. He has extensive experience from numerous cross-border transactions, mergers, and acquisitions, most recently advising the US medical technology company Teleflex Incorporated on the acquisition of the vascular intervention business of BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG for USD 760 million. In addition, Dr. Oded Schein focuses on corporate restructuring in crisis situations, an area of expertise he already established during his time as a tax partner at Kirkland & Ellis. At LARK, Dr. Oded Schein will strengthen the private equity practice group and continue to focus on his previous areas of expertise at the interface between transaction and tax law. “I am very much looking forward to joining LARK's highly competent and experienced team and accompanying the firm's further growth,” says Dr. Oded Schein about his move to LARK. Dr. Ludger Schult, LARK co-founder and private equity partner, adds: "With Dr. Oded Schein, we are gaining a top-class expert for our growing transaction and tax practice. We are very much looking forward to working with him."

September 1, 2025

JUVE Awards 2025: LARK is nominated in the category 'Gründerzeit'

We are thrilled to announce that LARK has been nominated for the JUVE Awards 2025 in the category 'Gründerzeit'! This nomination at such an early stage in our journey is a huge honour for us and a testament to the dedication of our entire team. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved together. The JUVE Awards will take place on 30 October 2025 at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, and we could not be more excited. Keep your fingers crossed for LARK! Fly high, LARK – the journey is just beginning!

August 29, 2025

Pro Bono: LARK advises Schwer Okay on the establishment of a non-profit entrepreneurial company

The LARK Pro Bono Practice provided comprehensive advice to the founders of the organization Schwer Okay on setting up a non-profit entrepreneurial company (gUG). Schwer Okay organizes interactive grief events specifically for young adults who have experienced the loss of one or more close persons. In creative formats such as “Hike of Emotions” or “Handmade Trauer Pasta,” participants can deal with their grief in a protected environment and support each other. The initiative has already received the Innovation Award for Volunteer Work from the Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs for its commitment. Schwer Okay was also named one of the top 25 initiatives in the startsocial e.V. federal selection for 2023/2024. The Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided Schwer Okay with advice on corporate and tax law. The team included Nadja Crombach, Chiara Niestroj, and Alessandra Säger (all corporate) as well as Jakob Heimrich (tax). Social commitment is part of LARK's identity. That is why LARK's pro bono practice regularly provides free support to people and institutions that cannot afford legal advice. We primarily advise non-profit organizations in the fields of education, human rights, and nature and environmental protection on corporate and tax law issues.

August 25, 2025

LARK awarded the PRIDE Champion Seal

LARK has participated in the PRIDE Champion Audit 2025 – and we have been awarded the PRIDE Champion Silver Seal! Being first-time participants, this is a very special recognition – and a great sign that our commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion is heading in the right direction. The PRIDE Index, developed by the UHLALA Group, is more than just an award – it’s a catalyst for change. It helps organizations measure progress, identify opportunities, and continuously improve their inclusion strategies. For us, this recognition is a motivator to keep building a workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter their identity, free from discrimination or bias. At LARK, we stand for equal opportunities, diversity, and respectful cooperation. We are very excited about this award and will continue our journey with determination.

August 18, 2025

LARK advises Archetype on its investment in TACEO

The US investor Archetype has successfully led a USD 5.5 million (EUR 4.8 million) seed financing round for the Graz-based crypto startup TACEO. Venture capital firm a16z Crypto from Silicon Valley also participated in the round, as did Cyber.Fund, A.Capital Ventures, Polymorphic, and several business angels. TACEO was founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Graz University of Technology and the AI research center Know-Center. The startup builds software that enables multiple parties to collaborate on sensitive data without exposing the underlying information. TACEO’s ‘private shared state’ infrastructure solves the long-considered unsolvable dilemma between data protection and usage. World, the company founded by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, has been using this technology for two years. Archetype is a venture capital fund based in New York City that specializes in early-stage investments in crypto, Web3, and decentralized infrastructure. Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Archetype on this transaction together with US law firm Cooley. Dr Daniel Gubitz and Dr Janosch Engelhardt (both Corporate Law/Venture Capital) led the transaction on LARK’s side.

August 12, 2025

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Pro Bono

Social engagement is part of who we are. That’s why our lawyers regularly dedicate their time to providing legal advice free of charge to those who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

LARK Pro Bono practice

We support charitable institutions working in areas such as education, human rights, environment and nature on all corporate and tax law matters. LARK is a member of the global pro bono network TrustLaw.

We are proud to maintain a long-term collaboration with the Munich-based student law clinic Start Right e.V. It supports charitable institutions on all corporate law matters arising in the context of their foundation. LARK comprehensively assists Start Right on their projects both with legal advice and training events.

Contact:
Nadja Crombach (nadja.crombach@lark.de)
Malte Krohn (malte.krohn@lark.de)

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treibgut on the formation of a non-profit entrepreneurial company
EduSparks on the foundation of a non-profit limited liability company
Founders of the social initiative access to justice on the incorporation of the new a2j access to justice gUG
An internationally active nature conservation organization on general tax and corporate law matters
Founders of treibstoff on the establishment of a non-profit organisation
Founders of Schwer Okay on the establishment of a non-profit entrepreneurial company

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We are LARK

What's your business challenge? These are our areas of expertise:

A team of leading experts in Business Law. We set standards.

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LARK advises Hi inov on its investment in Xelera Technologies

LARK advises major shareholder of PSI Software SE in connection with public takeover bid by Warburg Pincus

LARK advises FSN Capital and Bäcker Görtz on their investment in Bäckerei Pappert

LARK has signed the Diversity Charter

LARK advises BoldR Group on refinancing in the Nordic bond market

Best Law Firms ranks LARK as Top Law Firm in 5 practice areas

LARK advises Paragon Partners on media deal with WEKA Media and Deubner

PMN Management Awards 2025: LARK wins in the Newcomer category!

LARK advises WEKA Group on the sale of WEKA Austria

F.A.Z.-Institut recognizes LARK partners as TOP Lawyers

JUVE ranks LARK for M&A, private equity and venture capital

LARK welcomes Dr. Oded Schein!

JUVE Awards 2025: LARK is nominated in the category 'Gründerzeit'

Pro Bono: LARK advises Schwer Okay on the establishment of a non-profit entrepreneurial company

LARK awarded the PRIDE Champion Seal

LARK advises Archetype on its investment in TACEO

LARK Pro Bono practice

Selected matters

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