Practice
Frank advises shareholders, investors and companies on M&A transactions. His focus is on private equity, family-owned enterprises and cross-border transactions. He also advises on venture capital transactions and succession planning. His clients include well-known German and international private equity funds, owners of medium-sized companies and private investors.
Clients appreciate his understanding of economics, his many years of transactional experience, and his efficient and goal-oriented negotiation skills. He is determined, friendly and has a British sense of humor.
Transactions
CV
- Partner at POELLATH since 2008
- Chair of the Private Equity Sub-Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) (2015-2016), prior Vice-Chair (2013-2014)
- Co-Founder of Munich M&A Forum e.V.
- Lecturer for M&A at University of Muenster (since 2006)
- Associate in an international law firm in London (1999-2002)
- Admitted to the bar in 1999; admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2000
- Trainee in Hamburg and London (1996-1999)
- Assistant at University of Heidelberg (1994-1996)
- Studied law in Bonn, Lausanne and Heidelberg (1989-1994)
Languages
German, English
“He is an excellent negotiator and is very commercial.”
Client
12.11.2020
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftskanzleien 2020/2021
26.06.2020
Handelsblatt/Legal Success - Best Lawyers: Top commercial lawyers in Germany 2021 (June 26, 2020)
12.06.2020
WirtschaftsWoche (Juni 2020)
all Rankings