Investment Funds

Helder Schnittker assists clients with fund structuring, co-investment structures and new venture capital funds. He offers strength in tax and regulatory issues and is an experienced adviser in the private equity sphere, as well as having expertise in the field of technology funds.

"I appreciate Helder Schnittker both personally and with regard to funds work."

"He is skilled in communicating and making things easy and pragmatic."

"Helder is an extremely strong and most capable lawyer. He is always very close to the market and is a key figure in German fund structuring."

Lennart Lorenz enters the rankings this year following his involvement in an impressive amount of sophisticated work and consistently positive feedback from his clients. He advises on a range of alternative investments, from the launch of infrastructure funds and growth funds, to tax matters in relation to private equity funds. His clients include alternative investment asset managers and venture capital investors.

"I have a lot of trust in Lennart Lorenz and his views and opinions. He understands the market and is well tapped into its issues. He's also very commercial and responsive as well as a real pleasure to work with."

"Lennart Lorenz is very helpful, knowledgeable, and can explain things very well. He also offers very good value for money."

Stephan Bank enters the rankings this year having led YPOG on several complex and high-value matters. He advises clients such as early-stage venture capital investors and private equity firms on the structuring of their funds.

"Stephan Bank offers very strong levels of client service and commercial awareness."