Philipp Takjas

Our Mission:

Client's peace of mind

Welcome to Takjas, a business law firm with a dedicated focus on assisting founders, start-ups and scale-ups, investors and executives. We give the highest priority to our clients' peace of mind by being responsive, empathetic and business-savvy problem solvers and project managers.

Services

We have experience in the fields of venture capital, insolvency, mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate law and corporate governance. We handle complex and demanding transactions, often involving cross-border aspects. We routinely handle corporate reorganizations and counsel senior management in critical situations. We seek to gain and to maintain the trust of our clients by being ultra-responsive, highly empathetic experts striving for excellence at every step of every project.

Every service we provide is strongly guided by our values

Responsiveness

We strive for responsive and consistent communication, aiming for a one-hour response time and taking every opportunity to provide a same-day response. We understand the importance of staying connected with our clients throughout their legal journey, and our commitment is reflected in keeping our clients informed at every step of the process.

Transparency

We prioritize transparency as a fundamental principle of our approach. Our commitment extends to providing clarity on who within our team is responsible for each aspect. From discussing strategy to outlining potential costs, our goal is to foster trust through transparency, enabling our clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

Strategy

We take a strategic approach that is aligned with our clients' overall goals. Our advice is driven by business needs, we emphasize feasible solutions and assist in reasonable business risk taking. Where needed, we provide an in-depth legal analysis of any complexities in the background, but we do not specialize in crafting lengthy legal memoranda.

Empathy

We value the human element. We place a strong emphasis on delivering more than just legal expertise - we provide personal support. With empathy, understanding and expertise, our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Das Team von Takjas Rechtsanwälte im Gespräch

Team

Philipp Takjas

Philipp S. Takjas, LL.M. (UCLA)

Philipp Takjas brings a wealth of legal expertise to the firm, with a particular focus on restructuring/insolvency, venture capital, finance and real estate. Philipp served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for more than five years after working for more than ten years with top international law firms.

  • Takjas – Co-Founder, Partner, Managing Director (MD), 2023 to present
  • McMakler – Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel (GC), 2018 to 2023
  • DIHAG Holding – Managing Director, General Counsel (GC), Chief Compliance Officer & Chief People Officer, 2017 to 2018
  • Noerr – Associated Partner, 2017
  • Noerr – Senior Associate, 2010 to 2016
  • Clifford Chance – Associate, 2008 to 2009
  • Salans (now Dentons) – Trainee Attorney, 2007
  • CMS Hasche Sigle – Trainee Attorney, 2006
  • White & Case – Insolvency Case Manager, 2004 to 2006

Selected Publications

Directors in the Twilight Zone (Estonia Chapter) INSOL (with Leonid Tolstov) · May 2017 and (VI. edition expected for) October 2025

Travel Law Report 2025: Case Note on the German Federal Court of Justice Decision of 26 September 2024 – IX ZR 146/22 · March 2025

The New American Way of Bankruptcy oder die Renationalisierung des Internationalen Insolvenzrechts, in: Bork/Kayser/Kebekus (ed.), Festschrift for Bruno M. Kübler, pp. 507-521 (with Christian Pleister) · April 2015

Insolvenz des Gesellschafters einer Immobilien-GbR nach Anteilspfändung, in: Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftsrecht / Journal for Business Law - ZIP 12/2018, pp. 564 ff. · March 2018

Законодательство по банкротству - Реформа ограничит возможность оспаривания (on German Claw-back Law Reform, written in Russian) ГерманияContact (OWC-Verlag für Außenwirtschaft) · December 2016

Forderungen von Nachzüglern bei rechtswidrigen Präklusionsklauseln in rechtskräftig bestätigten Insolvenzplänen, in: Zeitschrift für das gesamte Insolvenzrecht / Journal for the Entire Insolvency Law - ZInsO 2017, pp. 1196 ff. · June 2017

Vorpfändung eines Gesellschaftsanteils sticht Vorauszession des Abfindungsanspruchs, in: Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftsrecht / Journal for Business Law - ZIP 2017, pp. 1699 ff. (with Nicolas Schlüter) · September 2017

Flexstrom, TelDaFax & Co.: Fallstricke und Vorkehrungen bei Insolvenzen im Energiesektor, in: Versorgungswirtschaft / Utility Sector, 2013, p. 267 (with Martin Geipel) · January 2013

Adnan Manzoor

Adnan Manzoor

Adnan is a highly experienced attorney with 15 years of expertise specializing in real estate law, in particular asset management, and compliance. With his proven track record of structuring and negotiating complex real estate transactions across Germany and international markets he focuses on advising real estate companies and investors. In addition to German and English, Adnan is fluent in Urdu.

  • Takjas – Of Counsel, 2025 to present
  • Rödl & Partner – Associate Partner, Real Estate, 2024 to 2025
  • Design Offices – Head of Legal & Compliance, 2020 to 2024
  • Ashurst – Senior Associate, 2019 to 2020
  • Curzon Advisers (Kildare Partners) – Head of Legal, 2016 to 2019
  • Ashurst – Associate, 2012 to 2016
  • Leinemann Partner – Associate, 2010 to 2012
  • Clifford Chance – Trainee Attorney, 2009
  • Freshfields – Research Associate, 2008
Amarjot S. Mashon

Amarjot S. Mashon, LL.M. (Amsterdam)

Amarjot has deep knowledge of EU law and focuses on employment and immigration law as well as litigation. He also works in transactions and compliance, including criminal law. In addition to German and English, Amarjot also speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Bruno Trommer

Bruno Trommer

Bruno is highly knowledgeable in sustainable finance. During his law studies, he specialized in litigation and corporate insolvency law. Additionally, Bruno is pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Law and Economic Law (LL.M.oec.). He spent two semesters in the USA and participated in an exchange program with a Chinese university.

Ben L. Elleser

Ben L. Elleser, LL.B.

Ben has completed his specialized studies on International Private Law with distinction and is currently preparing for the first state examination. He assists in advising on venture capital and restructurings.

References

Conversation among colleagues at Takjas

Career

Are you an A-player who thrives on exciting challenges? Then look no further! We have stimulating projects that offer not only professional growth, but also the chance to have fun in a dynamic environment. At our firm, we value your journey and offer market-leading compensation packages. Contact us for details and let's embark on a rewarding career together!

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Contact Us

Contact us today to explore your legal requirements and uncover how we can support you in overcoming your challenges.

Takjas Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Fehrbelliner Straße 23
10119 Berlin

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Tel: +49 (0)30 257 44 863
E-Mail: info@takjas.com

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