Practice
Philip has been advising German and international fund managers on the structuring of alternative investment funds for over 15 years. He and his team have advised numerous German fund managers for new venture capital, buyout and real estate private equity funds. His expertise also includes secondary transactions and advising family offices on investments and investment structures for private equity and venture capital. Clients appreciate his insight into market standards, economic understanding and diligent legal solutions. On weekends, you will occasionally meet him in Zingst on the Baltic Sea or on the bicycle path on the way there.
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CV
- Joined POELLATH in 2004
- Admitted to the bar in 2004
- Studied law in Muenster/Westphalia (Ph.D. 2003) and London (University College London; LL.M. 2000)
Languages
German, English
“Philip is a top funds specialistׅ”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide
“He’s excellent at what he does”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide
“One of the very best I’ve worked with”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds
“Just incredibly knowledgeable about fund structures”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds
„experienced [and] confident even in critical negotiation situations“
The Legal 500 Deutschland
„(...) extensive experience [in] providing first-rate counsel to international and German investment funds“
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide
“Philip is a top funds specialistׅ”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide
“He’s excellent at what he does”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide
“One of the very best I’ve worked with”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds
“Just incredibly knowledgeable about fund structures”
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds
„experienced [and] confident even in critical negotiation situations“
The Legal 500 Deutschland
„(...) extensive experience [in] providing first-rate counsel to international and German investment funds“
Who’s Who Legal Private Funds Formation and Regulatory Guide

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