Dr. Frank Thiäner

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Partner

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, medium-sized companies and their owners, as well as financial 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.

Services

CV

  • Joined POELLATH in 2003
  • Chair or Vice Chair of the Private Equity Sub-Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) (2013-2016)
  • Co-Founder of Munich M&A Forum e.V.
  • Lecturer for M&A at University of Muenster
  • Associate in an international law firm in London (1999-2002)
  • Admitted to the bar in 1999
  • 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
“pragmatic and very deal-oriented”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
“focused on the essentials”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
“He is an excellent negotiator and is very commercial.”
Client
“pragmatic and very deal-oriented”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
“focused on the essentials”
JUVE Handbuch Wirtschaftsrecht
Dr. Frank Thiäner
Partner
Attorney-at-Law, Solicitor (England and Wales)