In addition to his law degree, Jan has a degree in industrial engineering for maritime trade Jan is also registered as a German lawyer with the Hamburg Bar Association, the Hamburg Tax Advisor Association and with the SRA as a foreign lawyer in England and Wales. His clients, predominantly in the maritime sector, benefit greatly from the depth and breadth of his expertise.

Jan represents domestic and international banks, shipping companies and yacht owners, trusts, shipyards, ship and pool managers, owners, charterers and insurers, as well as leasing, energy and investment companies.

Jan advises on matters relating to the shipping industry, including commercial vessels, yachts, containers, port facilities, port and ship equipment, oil rigs and off-shore equipment. Jan is also experienced in advising on matters relating to the energy industry.

The scope of transactions he works on range from marine and energy related M&A, joint ventures, trusts and off-shore set-ups, to asset deals, ship and corporate finance and leasing and chartering matters.

Jan also advises on debt, corporate and financial restructurings, marine and energy investment projects and various financial instruments for the shipping and energy industries. His expertise also covers shipbuilding and construction, ship sale and purchase, sale and leaseback and ship management matters, as well as workout, enforcement and admiralty matters.

Jan is recognised by the leading legal directories for both shipping and banking.

Accolades:

The Legal 500, JUVE Handbuch

Quote:

“hands-on and pragmatic”

Professional Associations & Memberships

• Hamburg Lawyers Bar Association
• Hamburg Tax Advisors Association
• Hamburger Anwalts Verein
• SRA (England & Wales)

What you may not know about Jan

“lawyer with practical experience in shipping and technic.”