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Uwe Bärenz is a partner at POELLATH in Berlin. He focuses on private investment funds, GP and investors advice. He is predominantly engaged in private equity funds, including cross-border work, mainly Luxembourg, tax and regulatory issues, filings, terms and conditions, private and public placements, investors' needs (pension funds, insurance companies, investment funds, fund of funds, private clients), complex secondary transactions.He is one of the most experienced advisors for the establishment of private equity funds in Central Europe. His clients include several of the most successful German private equity fund managers. His consulting approach aims to condense complex legal requirements into practicable concepts and to transform the conflicting interests of the parties involved into well-balanced agreements.He is consistently ranked as one of Germany's leading expert in his areas of expertise.Uwe joined POELLATH in 1999 and was appointed as partner in 2005. He is actively involved as co-head of BAI's Committee of investors regulatory law (BAI is the German Association for Alternative Investments). He is one of the founders of the Hamburg Funds Forum (Hamburger Fondsgespräche), held on an annual basis since 2007 and well-established in the market. In addition, he lectures at EBS University for Business and Law and at the Munich Technical University.Uwe studied philosophy and law in Berlin and was admitted to the bar in 1999. He has previously advised insurance companies. Uwe Bärenz is a partner at POELLATH in Berlin. He focuses on private investment funds, GP and investors advice. He is predominantly engaged in private equity funds, including cross-border work, mainly Luxembourg, tax and regulatory issues, filings, terms and conditions, private and public placements, investors' needs (pension funds, insurance companies, investment funds, fund of funds, private clients), complex secondary transactions. He is one of the most experienced advisors for the establishment of private equity funds in Central Europe. His clients include several of the most successful German private equity fund managers. His consulting approach aims to condense complex legal requirements into practicable concepts and to transform the conflicting interests of the parties involved into well-balanced agreements. He is consistently ranked as one of Germany's leading expert in his areas of expertise. Uwe joined POELLATH in 1999 and was appointed as partner in 2005. He is actively involved as co-head of BAI's Committee of investors regulatory law (BAI is the German Association for Alternative Investments). He has previously advised insurance companies.
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Daniel Reyes
Engaging Uwe Bärenz and his team at POELLATH for the formation of our inaugural US-focused private equity fund was a pivotal decision. Our project involved a complex structure with European anchor investors and a Delaware-based vehicle, requiring precise navigation of cross-border regulatory and tax implications. Uwe’s deep, 12-year specialization in private investment funds was immediately evident. He provided incisive counsel that went beyond mere compliance, strategically advising both our GP and key investors on terms that balanced alignment and governance. His foresight in anticipating negotiation points with sophisticated LPs saved us considerable time and secured more favorable terms. While his recent recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in Berlin speaks volumes, it was his practical, solution-oriented approach that truly impressed us. He translated intricate legal concepts into clear business impacts, enabling confident decision-making. The process was seamless, professionally managed, and culminated in a robust fund structure that has been well-received by the market. For any sponsor or investor navigating the complexities of private funds, Uwe’s blend of technical mastery and strategic acumen is invaluable.
