Atty. Jens Kleinert

Atty. Jens Kleinert

Jens Kleinert practises as a lawyer and a certified tax lawyer, advising clients on all issues dealing with national and international tax law, in particular on the development of tax-optimised structures and the implementation thereof. This also comprises the development and application of capital market products, especially by using investment funds.

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About Jens Kleinert at a glance

Jens Kleinert is a business and tax attorney, practicing at Legal Tax Solutions: Schmidt Kleinert Kreimer Bitte. Admitted to practice in Germany, German Federal Bar. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Cologne and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jens Kleinert practises as a lawyer and a certified tax lawyer, advising clients on all issues dealing with national and international tax law, in particular on the development of tax-optimised structures and the implementation thereof
  • This also comprises the development and application of capital market products, especially by using investment funds
  • He has broad experience in advising on complex restructurings and cross-border transactions
  • His focus is particularly on business succession and estate planning, as well as tax opinions
  • His clients are national and international enterprises, banks in particular, and high net worth individuals
  • He received his legal education at the University of Osnabrück, where he earned a doctorate (Dr. iur.) with honours in 1998
  • He was admitted to the German Bar (Rechtsanwalt) in 1999
  • Having earned the theoretical background as a certified tax lawyer, he began his career in 1999 in the Hamburg office of the international auditing company KPMG
  • From January 2006 to February 2010 he worked in the Frankfurt-based office of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. Effective as at January 2008, he was appointed as local partner
  • Jens Kleinert joined Osborne Clarke as a partner in March 2010
  • He has published more than fifty articles on issues of tax law, European law and corporate law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Where is Jens Kleinert's law office located?
Jens Kleinert's law practice is located in Cologne. The firm is Legal Tax Solutions: Schmidt Kleinert Kreimer Bitte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jens Kleinert handle?
Jens Kleinert focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Jens Kleinert received?
Jens Kleinert's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Succession Planning
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Germany, German Federal Bar

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