
Lars Jessen
PartnerAbout
Lars Jessen practices in the area of corporate law, with particular focus on private equity and M&A. He has in-depth experience advising investors and corporations on complex cross-border transactions, reorganizations, joint ventures, and management participation schemes.
Lars also advises opportunistic investors in distressed debt and restructurings on loan transactions as well as distressed M&A.
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- German
- English
Awards
- JUVE Ranking 2025/2026: Frequently recommended for private equity transactions and Venture Capital (2024/2025)
- Legal 500 Germany 2025: Recommended for M&A: mid-sized deals (EUR100 - EUR500 million)
- Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2025/2026: Recommended for Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, M&A, and Private Equity.
Education
- Higher Regional Court Frankenthal, Second State Examination, 2002
- University of Freiburg, First State Examination, 1999
Prior Experience
- Partner at an international business law firm, 2021 – 2022
- Partner at an international business law firm, 2016 – 2021
- Partner at an international business law firm, 2011 – 2016
- Partner at an international business law firm, 2009 – 2011
- Associate at an international business law firm, 2002 – 2009


