Jaffe-Rechtsanwalte Insolvenzverwalter

What Jaffe-Rechtsanwalte Insolvenzverwalter does

JAFFÉ Rechtsanwälte Insolvenzverwalter is a Munich-headquartered German law firm founded in 1993 by Dr. Michael Jaffé that specializes in insolvency administration, restructuring, and insolvency-related legal services. The firm operates as a partnership (PartG mbB) with approximately 50 lawyers and business lawyers distributed across eight offices in six German federal states (Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Hessen, Thuringia, Baden-Württemberg, and one additional state), with additional offices in Frankfurt am Main, Münster, Nuremberg, and Landshut led by named partners. Its core practice centers on court-appointed insolvency administrator and trustee (Sachwalter) roles across regular insolvency proceedings (Regelinsolvenzverfahren), self-administration (Eigenverwaltung), protective shield proceedings (Schutzschirmverfahren), complex group insolvency, and cross-border international cases, supplemented by specialized practices in bank insolvency, IP/patent monetization within insolvency, insolvency-related labor law, and insolvency plan proceedings. Underlying technology is modest and domain-specific: a web-based creditor information system (Gläubigerinformationssystem / GIS) operated in partnership with STP Portal GmbH provides 24/7 procedural transparency and electronic claim registration, but the firm's value creation rests on legal expertise rather than proprietary software.

The firm earns revenue through fees regulated by the German Insolvency Remuneration Act (InsVV), calculated based on estate value, complexity, and creditor outcomes rather than hourly billing. Distribution is structurally constrained by court appointment — insolvency courts (Amtsgerichte) select administrators based on reputation and case-specific qualifications, which functions as the primary go-to-market channel rather than conventional sales. The firm has administered landmark cases including KirchMedia (over €2 billion distributed to creditors), Qimonda (€1.2 billion in proceeds over 15 years), Wirecard AG (approximately €1 billion from estate liquidation with 2,700 jobs preserved worldwide), and Petroplus (€246.2 million first interim distribution at a 60% quota), and is consistently ranked at the highest tier in the JUVE Handbuch, Chambers & Partners, and Legal 500. Customer segments split between insolvent companies (debtors) seeking orderly resolution, and creditors pursuing maximum recovery, with each engagement being inherently episodic and tied to a specific case rather than a recurring commercial relationship.

Name

Jaffe-Rechtsanwalte Insolvenzverwalter

Legal name

JAFFÉ Rechtsanwälte Insolvenzverwalter

Website

https://jaffe-rae.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JAFFÉ Rechtsanwälte Insolvenzverwalter is a Munich-based German law firm founded in 1993 that specializes in insolvency administration, restructuring, and creditor representation, serving large corporate insolvencies through court appointments across eight offices in six federal states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insolvency Administration & Restructuring Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration (BPAHABAL), Restructuring & Turnaround Advisory (BPAHAOAC), Insolvency & Turnaround Advisory (SME/Mid-Market Debtor-Side) (FSAEAFAK), Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Valuation (BPAHANAJ), Debt Restructuring & Workout Advisory (Consumer & SME) (FSAEAFAH)

Keywords

• Insolvency administration
• Corporate restructuring
• Insolvency law services
• Creditor recovery
• Bankruptcy proceedings

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insolvency Administration Fees: Court-appointed insolvency administrators receive fees regulated by German Insolvency Remuneration Act (InsVV). Fees are calculated based on estate value, activities, and outcomes achieved.
2. Trustee/Sachwalter Services: Services as court-appointed trustee in self-administration proceedings, supervised by courts under ESUG framework.
3. Special Insolvency Administration: Special insolvency administrations commissioned by insolvency courts for specialized cases requiring particular qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JAFFÉ Rechtsanwälte Insolvenzverwalter is a German law firm providing court-appointed insolvency administration and restructuring services for companies in financial distress. Its core offerings include regular insolvency proceedings (Regelinsolvenzverfahren), self-administration (Eigenverwaltung), and protective shield proceedings (Schutzschirmverfahren), complemented by specialized practices in group insolvency, international insolvency, bank insolvency, IP/patent monetization, insolvency labor law, and insolvency plan proceedings. The firm serves insolvent corporates, creditors, and insolvency courts across Germany through eight offices in six federal states.

Product overview

JAFFÉ Rechtsanwälte Insolvenzverwalter offers a comprehensive suite of insolvency administration services centered on its core insolvency management practice. The firm provides regular insolvency proceedings (Regelinsolvenzverfahren), self-administration (Eigenverwaltung), and protective shield proceedings (Schutzschirmverfahren), complemented by specialized offerings including international and group insolvency, insolvency plan proceedings, IP/patent exploitation, bank insolvency, and labor law restructuring. The Gläubiger-Informationssystem (GIS) provides creditors with 24/7 web-based access to track proceedings and file claims. The firm operates through a network of offices across Germany and leverages the STP Portal GmbH GIS platform for creditor communication. Key personnel include Dr. Michael Jaffé, Dr. Michael Schuster, and Miguel Grosser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insolvenzverwaltung (Insolvency Administration)
• Konzerninsolvenz (Group Insolvency) Administration of complex group insolvency proceedings involving multiple legal entities within corporate groups, including international connections and multi-entity restructuring.
• Internationale Insolvenzverfahren (International Insolvency) Cross-border insolvency administration services leveraging an established international network to coordinate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Insolvenzplanverfahren (Insolvency Plan Proceedings) Development and implementation of insolvency plans that reorganize companies' legal and financial structures within formal insolvency proceedings.
• IP/Patentverwertungen (IP/Patent Exploitation) Specialized service for valuing and monetizing intellectual property assets, patents, and technologies within insolvency proceedings to maximize estate recovery.
• Bankinsolvenzverfahren (Bank Insolvency) Court-appointed administration of bank insolvency proceedings with deep expertise in banking regulatory requirements and the restructuring of complex financial institutions.
• Insolvenzarbeitsrecht (Insolvency Labor Law) Legal services covering the labor-law dimensions of corporate insolvency, including workforce restructuring, works council negotiations, and labor-related M&A processes.
• Betriebsfortführung (Business Continuation) Operational service continuing the debtor's business activities during insolvency proceedings — often within multi-tier corporate groups and extending multiple years after proceedings are opened.
• Sachwaltung (Trust Administration) Court-appointed supervision of debtor companies during self-administration proceedings under the ESUG framework, monitoring management while enabling reorganization.
• Sonderinsolvenzverwaltung (Special Insolvency Administration) Specialized insolvency administration commissioned by insolvency courts for specific complex cases requiring particular qualifications and independence.
• Gläubiger-Informationssystem (GIS / Creditor Information System) Web-based platform providing creditors 24/7 access to insolvency proceedings information and supporting electronic claim registration; operated by STP Portal GmbH and accessible via the firm's website.

Quantifiable outcome

• €2+ billion distributed to KirchMedia creditors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global law firm with strong German restructuring practice. Engages in cross-border insolvency and advisory work that overlaps with JAFFÉ's international and large corporate mandates.
• KPMG Law: Legal arm of KPMG in Germany with an active restructuring and insolvency practice. Offers integrated advisory and legal services that overlap with JAFFÉ's restructuring mandate profile.
• Gleiss Lutz: Full-service German law firm with a major restructuring and insolvency practice. Competes with JAFFÉ on the largest corporate restructurings as part of a broader legal offering rather than a dedicated insolvency specialist.
• BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft: Mid-market-focused audit and advisory firm with a German restructuring and insolvency practice. Competes with JAFFÉ in mid-market and creditor-side advisory work, bundled with broader corporate finance services.

Direct peers

• Buchalik Brömmekamp: German restructuring and insolvency boutique known for turnaround and reorganization work. Direct peer in ESUG-era self-administration and restructuring advisory mandates.
• anchor Rechtsanwälte (formerly BBL Brockdorff Bartling): Specialist German insolvency and restructuring practice. Directly competes for complex corporate insolvency mandates and is regularly ranked alongside JAFFÉ in JUVE and Chambers rankings.
• hww hermann wienberg wilhelm: Major German insolvency administration and restructuring firm with national footprint. Directly competes with JAFFÉ for court appointments in complex and cross-border insolvency mandates, including group insolvency proceedings.
• Schultze & Braun: One of Germany's largest dedicated insolvency administration and restructuring firms, with a multi-region office network. Most directly comparable to JAFFÉ in court-appointed administrator mandates, particularly in complex DAX-level proceedings.
• AndresPartner: Boutique insolvency administration and restructuring firm in Germany. Direct competitor to JAFFÉ in court-appointed mandates and mid-to-large corporate restructuring.

Emerging players

• Alvarez & Marsal: Global professional services firm with strong European restructuring and creditor-advisory practice. Increasingly competes with JAFFÉ for complex cross-border and DAX-level insolvency mandates, particularly in interim management and creditor-side advisory roles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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