Jan Schlaak (née Schürmann)
Senior AssociateAbsolutely impressive performance
— Client, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021About
Jan Schlaak practices in the area of corporate law, with a focus on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and restructurings. He is involved in transactions across a broad range of industry sectors, advising both on strategic M&A deals as well as Private Equity and Venture Capital investments.
Jan offers particular experience with transactions in the Renewable Energy sector.
As a Legal Tech Fellow, Jan is jointly responsible for DLA Piper's Legal Tech strategy in Germany.
EXPERIENCE
Languages
- Inglés
- German
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Celle, Second State Examination, 2018
- Bucerius Law School, First State Examination, 2016
Awards
- Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2024/2025: Recognised as “one to watch” for M&A.
Prior Experience
- 2019 to 2021 – Associate in the Hamburg office of an international law firm, special focus on M&A transactions in the renewable energy sector
