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Overview
Jörg Ruff is a counsel in the Paul Hastings Frankfurt office and joined the firm in 2024. Previously, he worked for two high-end U.S. law firms in their corporate/M&A departments.
He focuses on all aspects of German business and corporate law and advises corporate clients, private equity and venture capital funds as well as other financial investors on national and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, public takeovers and corporate reorganizations.
Handelsblatt Best Lawyers lists Mr. Ruff among the “Ones to Watch” 2023 for M&A and corporate law in Germany.
Education
- Higher Regional Court Düsseldorf, 2 St Exam 2018
- London School of Economics and Political Science, LL.M., 2014
- University of Münster, 1 St Exam 2013
- Admitted to practice in Germany