Practice
Jens has been advising on M&A and private equity transactions for more than 20 years, also in the infrastructure and healthcare sectors. Furthermore, he has a great deal of experience in carve-out situations. He is regularly listed and recommended in relevant rankings. Clients particularly appreciate his reliability, competence and the consistently high quality of his advice. Jens’ clients include well-known insurance companies, financial investors and strategists.
He is co-head of the M&A department and author of various publications. Since 2007 he has been a lecturer on M&A at the University of Muenster and co-founder of the “Münchner M&A Forum e.V.”.
Transactions
CV
- Joined POELLATH in 2000
- Co-Founder and member of the Management Board of Munich M&A Forum e.V. (www.mma-forum.eu)
- Lecturer for M&A at University of Muenster (since 2007)
- Admitted to the the bar in 2000
- Studied law in Konstanz
Languages
German, English
“high level of professional competence, including in dealing with people”
JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms
“a seasoned lawyer commended for his ‘brilliant negotiation skills’ in complex M&A transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Global M&A and Governance
“effusive praise” for his “extensive experience advising insurers and financial institutions on M&A transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Guide Germany
“The internationally renowned Jens Hörmann comes highly recommended by sources for his significant expertise in public takeover transactions.”
Who’s Who Legal Global M&A and Governance
“The highly experienced Jens Hörmann is a ‘very pragmatic’ lawyer who excels at advising companies on high-value M&A transactions.”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“recommended for his outstanding M&A practice”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“deep experience in M&A...invaluable knowledge of private equity transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Corporate M&A
“esteemed M&A lawyer”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“high level of professional competence, including in dealing with people”
JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms
“a seasoned lawyer commended for his ‘brilliant negotiation skills’ in complex M&A transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Global M&A and Governance
“effusive praise” for his “extensive experience advising insurers and financial institutions on M&A transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Guide Germany
“The internationally renowned Jens Hörmann comes highly recommended by sources for his significant expertise in public takeover transactions.”
Who’s Who Legal Global M&A and Governance
“The highly experienced Jens Hörmann is a ‘very pragmatic’ lawyer who excels at advising companies on high-value M&A transactions.”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“recommended for his outstanding M&A practice”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
“deep experience in M&A...invaluable knowledge of private equity transactions”
Who’s Who Legal Corporate M&A
“esteemed M&A lawyer”
Who’s Who Legal Germany
05.09.2025
JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2025/26 – Transactions - M&A, private equity and venture capital
12.06.2025
Best Lawyers®: Top commercial lawyers in Germany 2025/2026
27.02.2025
The Legal 500, 2025
all Rankings