Atty. Jan Bauer

Atty. Jan Bauer

Dr. Jan Bauer is head of Skadden’s private equity practice in Germany and leads the firm’s German offices.

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Profile Summary

About Jan Bauer at a glance

Jan Bauer is a business and m&a attorney, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Frankfurt Main and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Jan Bauer is head of Skadden’s private equity practice in Germany and leads the firm’s German offices
  • He focuses on advising private equity and corporate clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions, including private and public deals as well as joint ventures
  • He also advises on corporate governance matters, corporate restructurings and capital markets-related issues

Practice Areas Explained

Jan Bauer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan Bauer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jan Bauer

Where is Jan Bauer's law office located?
Jan Bauer's law practice is located in Frankfurt Main. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jan Bauer handle?
Jan Bauer focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Jan Bauer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jan Bauer received?
Jan Bauer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hessen (Germany).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Hessen (Germany)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts, Hessen (Germany)
- 2024

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