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15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch

Forum for the private equity and venture capital scene

Hamburger Fondsgespräche were founded on the initiative of lawyers from the law firms POELLATH and YPOG. From the outset, the aim of this initiative was to create an open forum in Hamburg for the private equity and venture capital scene as well as the closed-end fund industry, which would be available to all individuals and companies who deal with closed-end fund products in their work to exchange ideas and experiences.

Since 2023, the organization has been in the hands of P+ Training.

Dr. Helder Schnittker (YPOG), Amos Veith (POELLATH), Uwe Bärenz (POELLATH), Gilles Dusemon (Arendt & Medernach) and Dr. Dajo Sanning (YPOG) are responsible for the content of the event program. Suggestions and criticism are always welcome.

The 15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch takes place on 1 October 2025 at the Hotel Hafen Hamburg. Register now!

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg on 1 October.

Uwe Bärenz Partner | POELLATH

Amos Veith Partner | POELLATH

Dr. Helder Schnittker Partner | YPOG

Dr. Dajo Sanning Senior Associate | YPOG

Gilles Dusemon Partner | Arendt & Medernach

15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch

Upheaval and new beginnings in fund structures

Wednesday, 1 October | 09:00 bis 18:15
On-site event | Hotel Hafen Hamburg

Registration 15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch

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Participation fee:
EUR 300.00 (net)

Cancellation:
until 16 September 2025: free of charge
until 24 September 2025: 50% cancellation fee
all later cancelations: 100% cancellation fee
The nomination of a substitute participant is possible at any time.

Hotel rooms
Hotel Hafen Hamburg
To book, please write to: reservierung@hotel-hamburg.de | Tel: +49 (40) 31 113 70 600

Keynote

Energy policy between ideology and industry – Who will shape the future of our energy supply?
(held in German)

We are delighted to announce that Professor Johan Lilliestam will be delivering this year’s keynote address.

He is a professor of sustainability transition policy and deals with transformation policy: what must and can the state do, and what does a modern climate policy that enables the energy transition to 100% renewable energy look like?

Modern climate policy starts with technology, and we have made great strides in this area in recent years. In his presentation, he will show that we are already doing many things right: there are many challenges and the transformation is far from complete, but the energy transition in Germany, Europe, and the world is progressing rapidly. So what is going well, where do we still need to improve—and how can we improve in order to successfully complete the energy transition?

Agenda 15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch

08:30-14:45 Morning
08:30

Wednesday

01.10.2025

REGISTRATION of the attendees at

Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Seewartenstraße 9
20459 Hamburg

more information

09:00

Wednesday

01.10.2025

WELCOME

09:15

Wednesday

01.10.2025

KEYNOTE

Energiepolitik zwischen Ideologie und Industrie – Wer gestaltet die Zukunft unserer Energieversorgung?
(German)

Prof. Dr. Johan Lilliestam
(FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
10:15

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 1

Veränderungen in Management-Strukturen (Case Studies)
(German)

GP Stake transactions

Integration of new partners

Separation from existing partners

Moderation:
Uwe Bärenz (POELLATH)
Gilles Dusemon
(Arendt & Medernach)

Panel:
Anton Bergmann (Afinum)
Martin Weber (HV Capital)
11:15

Wednesday

01.10.2025

COFFEE BREAK
11:45

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 2

Aktuelle Trends grenzüberschreitender Fondsstrukturen
(German)

Foreign feeder-blocker structures

Luxembourg funds with German advisors

Substance requirements

Moderation:
Amos Veith (POELLATH)
Introductory lecture:
Dr. Helder Schnittker (YPOG)

Panel:
Dr. Andrius Bielinis (CliffordChance)
Lutz Boxberger (Golding)
Jan Neugebauer
(Arendt & Medernach)
Christian Schatz
(Flick Gocke Schaumburg)
12:45

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 3

Wegzug von PE/VC Managern
(German)

Asset management vs. commercial fund structures

Exit taxation

Disentanglement

Moderation und Impulsvortrag:
Peter F. Peschke (POELLATH)

Panel:
Dr. Florian Oppel (YPOG)
Prof. Dr. Jens Schönfeld
(Flick Gocke Schaumburg)
13:30

Wednesday

01.10.2025

LUNCH BREAK
14:45-18:15 Afternoon
14:45

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 4

GP Removal – Erfahrungen aus der Praxis
(German)

Experience reports from Luxembourg and Germany

Current market practice

Balancing interests between GPs and LPs

Moderation:
Astrid Wagner
(Arendt & Medernach)

Panel:
Patricia Volhard
(Debevoise & Plimpton)
Amos Veith (POELLATH)
Natascha Steevens (EIF)
15:45

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 5

Alternative Liquidity Events (held in English)

Secondaries

GP‑led Continuation‑Funds

Moderation:
Dr. Stephan Bank (YPOG)

Panel:
Victoria Bramall (Travers Smith)
Dr. Stephan Schade (POELLATH)
Charlie Williams (Campbell Lutyens)
16:30

Wednesday

01.10.2025

COFFEE BREAK
17:00

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 6

AIFMD II / ELTIF
(German)

New leverage & liquidity rules (AIFMD II)

Retailization & ELTIF 2.0 opportunities

Moderation and introductory lecture:
Francis Kass
(Arendt & Medernach)

Panel:
Dr. Tobias Lochen (POELLATH)
Dr. Stefan Staedter
(Arendt & Medernach)
Dr. Niklas Ulrich (YPOG)
Christian Moersch (HANSAINVEST)
17:30

Wednesday

01.10.2025
PANEL 7

Digitale Transformation - Update 2025 (held in English)

Digital onboarding / fundraising

Digital KVG

Digital operations

Panel:
Paul Hoffmann
(Arendt & Medernach)
Steffen Pihlmann (ROYC)
Dr. Dajo Sanning (YPOG)
Ivo Schmiedt (Vestlane)
Starting 18:15 Get-together with snacks and drinks

15th Hamburger Fondsgespräch

Speakers

Dr. Stephan Bank

Partner | YPOG

Uwe Bärenz

Partner | POELLATH

Anton Bergmann

Partner, CFO | Afinum

Dr. Andrius Bielinis

Partner | Clifford Chance

Lutz Boxberger

Managing Director | Golding

Victoria Bramall

Partner | Travers Smith

Gilles Dusemon

Partner | Arendt & Medernach

Paul Hoffmann

Counsel | Arendt & Medernach

Francis Kass

Partner | Arendt & Medernach

Prof. Dr. Johan Lilliestam

Sustainability Transition Policy | FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Dr. Tobias Lochen

Associated Partner | POELLATH

Christian Moersch

Member of the Management Board | Hansainvest Lux

Jan Neugebauer

Partner | Arendt & Medernach

Dr. Florian Oppel

Partner | YPOG

Peter F. Peschke

Partner | POELLATH

Steffen Pihlmann

Managing Partner | ROYC

Dr. Dajo Sanning

Senior Associate | YPOG

Dr. Stephan Schade

Partner | POELLATH

Christian Schatz

Partner | Flick Gocke Schaumburg

Ivo Schmiedt

Founder, CEO & General Counsel | Vestlane

Dr. Helder Schnittker

Partner | YPOG

Prof. Dr. Jens Schönfeld

Partner | Flick Gocke Schaumburg

Dr. Stefan Staedter

Partner | Arendt & Medernach

Natascha Steevens

Senior Legal Counsel | EIF

Dr. Niklas Ulrich

Associated Partner | YPOG

Amos Veith

Partner | POELLATH

Patricia Volhard

Partner | Debevoise & Plimpton

Astrid Wagner

Partner | Arendt & Medernach

Martin Weber

Founding Partner | HV Capital

Charlie Williams

Managing Director | Campbell Lutyens

Venue

Hotel Hafen Hamburg
Seewartenstraße 9
20459 Hamburg
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