Practice
Stephan advises well-known German and foreign clients on all aspects of contract, regulatory and tax law in fund structuring and fund investments, as well as fund secondaries and GP-led transactions. His particular focus is on fund compliance advice, in particular in the areas of data protection, money laundering prevention and regulatory reporting requirements. Clients appreciate his practice-oriented, targeted advice and structured process management.
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CV
- Joined POELLATH in 2005 (first as trainee and research assistant, since 2009 as associate)
- Admitted to the bar in 2007
- Research assistant at the departments chaired by Prof. Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg (2001-2003) and by Prof. Kaspar Frey (2004-2005)
- Traineeship inter alia at an international corporate law firm in the Capital Markets division
- Studied law at European University Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder and worked as research associate. Gained Ph.D. at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg in 2012
Languages
German, English
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“He is very pragmatic, client-oriented and highly efficient.”
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