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🌟 The Chambers and Partners Germany Awards premiere this year, and we are thrilled to have been shortlisted as Private Equity Law Firm of the Year. 🌟 Every year, Chambers ranks the most prestigious law firms as well as the top lawyers in various fields. The Chambers Germany Awards are based on their research for the newly created #ChambersGermanyGuide. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our great clients for their trust and support, and to the entire YPOG team – awesome job! Congrats also to our fellow nominees: Freshfields, Hengeler Mueller, Kirkland & Ellis and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. 👏 Check out the shortlist ➡ link in the comments below. Stay tuned for the first-ever Chambers Germany Awards ceremony in Berlin on April 3, 2025. Hope to see you all there – and until then, fingers crossed! 🤞 #ChambersGermanyAwards #PrivateEquity #PartnersofGamechangers

📣 Calling all bright minds in Tax 📣   Are you passionate about the intersection of tax and digital innovation? Then YPOG is the place to be!   Collaborating with dynamic emerging businesses, you will dive into the exciting world of venture capital and digital assets. This is your chance to make an impact: as a Tax Specialist or Tax Advisor in Andreas Kortendick’s or Tammo Lüken’s team.   Become part of our collaborative, multi-location team, where diverse perspectives and shared goals are equally valued. Whether you’re on the lookout for a new role or contemplating your next career move – we’ve got the ideal opportunity waiting for you.   If you’re ready to become a YPOGee or if you have any questions, please do reach out to Lisa Reinhard from our People + Culture team. ➡️ Check out the comments for details. #Career #Teamwork #Tax #PartnersOfGamechangers

Countdown to AI literacy: New obligations and opportunities on the road to AI compliance Starting February 2, 2025 "AI literacy" will constitute a cornerstone of compliance under the new AI Act: Beginning this Sunday, all companies deploying AI tools, both externally and internally, must ensure that everyone engaging with AI systems has an adequate level of "AI literacy". Learn how companies can prepare for these upcoming obligations and leverage AI for long-term success. Check out our briefing by YPOG’s Anna Eickmeier and Charlotte Petrasch, LL.M. (Dublin), linked in the comments below. #AI #AIAct #AICompliance #AILiteracy #PartnersOfGamechangers

In collaboration with WERK X Startup Inkubator Bochum, we had the privilege of hosting an exciting pitch event at YPOG’s Cologne office last Thursday. It was an inspiring evening brimming with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship as we welcomed a number of brilliant startups to pitch in front of a panel of distinguished judges. Kicking off the evening, YPOG’s Johannes Janning gave an insightful talk on key topics: How do you recognize a strong founding team? What do investors look for? What are the deal breakers for investments? Special thanks to our judges Jan Jeske (neoteq ventures), Dr. Ulrich Fleischer (REWE Group) and Farina Weber (YPOG) – and of course to all the amazing startups that participated: Plantforge, Project Care, Wix Shuhari and snap DISCOVERY. Your ideas are pushing boundaries, and we were thrilled to learn more about your exciting projects! 👏 It was a great evening of knowledge sharing, networking and – last but not least – inspiring conversations over dinner and drinks. We can’t wait to see these amazing startups progress further, and we look forward to future collaborations.  #YPOG #PartnersOfGamechangers 

Join YPOG’s Family and Tax Talk Livestream! On February 5, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, our experts will discuss: 💡 "The Family Pool as a Tool for Wealth Succession and Tax Optimization" Learn how family pools (especially for real estate) help structure wealth transfers and optimize taxes. Our experts Florian Oppel, Luisa Geserich, LL.M., and Maximilian Trappmann will explore key challenges and provide practical solutions through a Case Study. 📘 Sign up now and get our Case Study before the event. Registration Link in the comments below. #TaxOptimization #TaxLaw #Livestream #TaxTalk

🌈 We are thrilled to announce the final agenda for our upcoming workshop in collaboration with identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs, where we will explore entrepreneurship for and by the LGBTQ+ community.  Join us for an evening of insightful discussions with experts and valuable networking opportunities.  Don’t miss this chance to gain exclusive insights from industry leaders, be inspired by pioneering founders, and network with like-minded innovators – all of whom are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape.   📅 Date: February 19, 2025  🕒 Time: 6.00 pm  📍Location: YPOG office, Willy-Brandt-Str. 59, 20457 Hamburg Agenda:  6:00 pm | Registration + welcome snack  6:15 pm | Keynote speech | Til Klein 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 (identity.vc)  6:30 pm | Legal term sheet workshop | Adrian Haase (YPOG) and Farina Weber (YPOG)  7:30 pm | Keynote and Q&A | Frederik Brantner (Magazino GmbH)  from 8:00 pm | Networking with finger food & Drinks We would be delighted to welcome you to this exciting event where, together, we will explore new ideas and foster innovation. Register now to secure your spot! 👇The link to the registration is in the comments below. #diversity #inclusion #PartnersofGamechangers 

Meet our new Associated Partner: Pia Meven 👏 Pia will be co-responsible for the further expansion of the Transactions practice at YPOG. She also provides comprehensive advice on corporate and reorganization law with a focus on the establishment of European Companies (SE) as well as carve-outs and corporate reorganizations. "I am delighted to be able to contribute my expertise in terms of transactions and in providing corporate-law advice as an Associated Partner at YPOG. Team spirit and close cooperation as well as advice at the highest professional level are key to achieving excellent results for our clients." Congratulations on making Associated Partner! #Growth #Partner #Berlin #PartnersOfGamechangers

We are pleased that YPOG has successfully advised Sereact on its €25 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Creandum, with participation from Point Nine , Air Street Capital, and prominent angel investors, including Nico Rosberg (former Formula 1 World Champion), Mehdi Ghissassi (formerly Google DeepMind), Ott Kaukver (Skype), Lars Nordwall (ex neo4j), Rubin Ritter (formerly Zalando), Torsten Reil and Niklas Köhler (both Helsing). Congratulations to our client Sereact! We are thrilled to have supported you on your journey to revolutionize robotics with cutting-edge AI technology and to help you advance your vision of establishing Embodied AI as a new standard in the industry. The YPOG team was co-led by Benjamin Ullrich and Tobias Lovett, with support from Dr. Benedikt Flöter, Theresia M.R. Heinrich, Farina Weber, Benjamin von Mangoldt, and Silke Ricken. ➡️ Find the link to the press release in the comments below. #PartnersOfGamechangers #VC #Funding #AI #Robotics #Innovation

YPOG successfully advised Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH on obtaining an authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This makes the subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart Group the first German provider with the corresponding authorization to provide its services cross-border throughout the EU. This positions Boerse Stuttgart Digital as one of the leading regulated infrastructure providers for banks, brokers and asset managers in Europe. Congratulations to our client Boerse Stuttgart Digital on achieving this outstanding milestone. The YPOG team was co-led by Dr. Carola Rathke and Dr. Anika Patz and included David John. ➡️Learn more about this groundbreaking achievement by checking out the press release in the comments below. #PartnersOfGamechangers #Fintech #DLT

Meet our new Associated Partner: Sophia Merzapour 👏   Sophia will continue to shape and expand YPOG’s Tax practice as an Associated Partner. Her focus is on advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and large and medium-sized companies on current and structural taxation issues. Sophia also advises funds as well as private and commercial investors in the area of venture capital. "One of YPOG’s greatest strengths is its team spirit, coupled with a highly qualified and committed team that is always focused on the individual needs of its clients. As an innovative law firm, YPOG is also consistently one step ahead and able to meet the demands of the market. As an Associated Partner, I am therefore delighted to continue to expand our practice group together with our dynamic team at the highest professional level and thus to the complete satisfaction of our clients." Congratulations on the promotion to Associated Partner! #Growth #Partner #Cologne #PartnersOfGamechangers