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THOMAS KNÜPPEL

of counsel

Based in Rostock, Thomas Knüppel is a trustberg. of counsel and a qualified attorney specializing in corporate and commercial law.

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A graduate of the University of Rostock with a specialization in corporate law, Knüppel passed his first state examination in 2010 and completed his second in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, he worked as an in-house counsel and authorized officer at an IP asset management and investment company.

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At trustberg., Knüppel advises investors, founders, and companies on corporate law, private equity transactions, M&A, and IT-related legal matters. He speaks German and English.

vita.

  • Law degree from the University of Rostock

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  • First State Examination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 2010

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  • Second State Examination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 2012​

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  • Syndic attorney and authorized officer at an IP asset and investment company, 2013–2015

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  • Partner at KLOPSCH & PARTNER RECHTSANWÄLTE, since 2015​​

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focus.

  • Corporate and commercial law​

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  • Venture capital, private equity, and financing rounds​​​

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  • M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, and consortia​​​

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  • IT and digital business law

track record.

  • Legal counsel for founders, startups, and investors across financing, structure, and exits​

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  • Advising companies of all sizes on governance, corporate finance, and reorganization

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  • Expertise in high-stakes transactions and multi-party negotiations

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There is no corporate relationship of any kind whatsoever between the Counsel lawyers and trustberg. or their lawyers named as partners. Mandates are therefore established exclusively between trustberg. and the respective client or between the client and the respective counsel. Therefore, neither the respective Counsel assumes any liability for the activities of trustberg., nor vice versa trustberg. for the activities of a Counsel.​

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