Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

What Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB does

Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB is a German specialist law firm organized as a Partnerschaft mbB, founded approximately 1956/1957 and headquartered in Köln with a second office in Berlin opened in 2024. The firm employs 51–100 people, of whom roughly 25 are Fachanwälte — formally certified experts in specific legal fields — and operates across 12 practice areas anchored in public construction and planning law, environmental law, private construction/architect law, and public procurement law. Adjacent areas include real-estate law, energy and renewable-energy law, building and architect law, and EU packaging regulation.

The firm monetizes through traditional professional-services fees: hourly billing and project-based retainers on advisory and contentious mandates for corporate and public-sector clients. Its visible client roster spans multiple industries — including Hochtief, ThyssenKrupp, Decathlon, 1.FC Köln, ABO Wind, Gerch, JSWD, Porta, Schoofs, and BMR — supporting a diversified demand base across real-estate development, industrial, retail, sports, and renewable infrastructure. The firm does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount beyond rough ranges, or pricing models.

The competitive posture is that of a niche specialist boutique rather than a full-service firm: depth of regulatory and technical expertise in construction/planning/procurement is the primary offering, and this is reinforced by recurring top-tier rankings from Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers, Legal 500, and Wirtschaftswoche across 2024–2026. Recent activity (Berlin office opening, senior promotion of Markus Nettekoven to Counsel in 2026, hire of Dr. Benedikt Plesker in 2026, and extension of practice into renewable energy and EU packaging regulation) signals a measured growth path built on extending the existing specialist franchise into adjacent demand pools rather than diversification into new practice domains.

Name

Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

Legal name

Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

Website

https://lenz-johlen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

German specialist law firm (Partnerschaft mbB) headquartered in Köln with a Berlin office, employing roughly 25 Fachanwälte across 12 practice areas. Focused on public construction, planning, environmental, and procurement law for corporate and public-sector clients in real estate, infrastructure, and energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services (Public Construction, Environmental, and Administrative Law)

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental & Energy Law (BPAHAAAO)

Keywords

• Public construction law
• Environmental law advisory
• Public procurement law
• Administrative law services
• Construction and architect law

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: The firm generates revenue through legal advisory and representation services in its core practice areas (public construction and planning law, environmental law, private construction and architect law, public procurement law). Fees are billed according to the German Lawyers' Remuneration Act (RVG) for court representation and under individual fee agreements for advisory mandates. Revenue is entirely service-based and project-driven.
2. Seminars and Training: The firm offers individualized seminars for companies and municipalities as well as public events, generating additional revenue through seminar fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lenz und Johlen is a specialized German law firm offering legal advisory, litigation representation, and mediation across 12 practice areas centered on public construction and planning law, environmental law, and private construction and architect law. The firm serves project developers, municipalities, retail companies, and energy sector clients with bespoke legal counsel, plus individualized seminars and client briefings. The practice is delivered by approximately 25 Fachanwälte holding specialist lawyer designations in Verwaltungsrecht, Bau- und Architektenrecht, and Vergaberecht.

Product overview

Lenz und Johlen Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB is a nationwide German law firm specializing in public law and real estate-related civil law. The firm's service offering consists of core legal advisory and litigation representation services delivered through 12 specialized practice areas covering Bau und Immobilien (Construction and Real Estate), Staat und Verwaltung (State and Administration), Klima und Energie (Climate and Energy), Umwelt und Wirtschaft (Environment and Business), Einzelhandel (Retail), Infrastruktur und Mobilität (Infrastructure and Mobility), Wasser (Water), Kreislaufwirtschaft und Bodenschutz (Circular Economy and Soil Protection), Entschädigung (Compensation), Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge (Public Procurement), Datenschutz (Data Protection), and Konfliktmanagement/Moderation/Mediation. The firm distinguishes itself with specialized expertise in public construction and planning law, environmental law, and private construction and architect law. The firm also offers supplementary educational services including IndividualSeminare (customized seminars), Morgenlage (morning briefings), and themed newsletters covering legal developments. With approximately 25 specialized lawyers including many recognized as Fachanwälte (specialist lawyers) in Verwaltungsrecht, Bau- und Architektenrecht, and Vergaberecht, the firm ranks among the Top 20 law firms in Germany in these practice areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bau und Immobilien (Construction and Real Estate Law) Legal advisory and representation in public construction and planning law, private construction and architect law, and real estate law, serving project developers, real estate developers, and construction firms in Germany.
• Staat und Verwaltung (State and Administration Law) Legal services for state administration, public law matters, and government-related disputes, serving public authorities, municipalities, and private parties dealing with government agencies.
• Klima und Energie (Climate and Energy Law) Legal advisory on climate protection law, renewable energy projects, and energy transition matters, serving energy companies, project developers, and public sector clients.
• Umwelt und Wirtschaft (Environment and Business Law) Legal services combining environmental protection regulations with business law considerations, addressing regulatory compliance for companies across environmental and commercial operations.
• Einzelhandel (Retail Law) Legal advisory for retail businesses on establishment, expansion, and revitalization of retail operations, covering location permits, retail settlement, and commercial real estate matters.
• Infrastruktur und Mobilität (Infrastructure and Mobility Law) Legal services for infrastructure projects including roads, railways, waterways, and mobility-related developments, serving public authorities and infrastructure developers.
• Wasser (Water Law) Legal advisory on water management law and water-related regulatory matters for industrial, municipal, and developer clients.
• Kreislaufwirtschaft und Bodenschutz (Circular Economy and Soil Protection Law) Legal services for circular economy initiatives, waste management, and soil protection regulations, advising companies and public sector clients on EU and German environmental compliance.
• Entschädigung (Compensation Law) Legal representation in compensation claims and indemnification matters, advising clients on damages and restitution arising from administrative or regulatory actions.
• Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge (Public Procurement Law)
• Datenschutz (Data Protection Law) Legal advisory on data protection regulations including GDPR compliance and privacy matters for corporate and public-sector clients.
• Konfliktmanagement, Moderation, Mediation Alternative dispute resolution services including conflict management, moderation, and mediation, providing clients with non-litigation pathways to resolve disputes.
• IndividualSeminare (Individual Seminars) Customized in-house training seminars offered to companies and municipalities on relevant legal topics (e.g., construction law, environmental law, procurement law), delivered by firm specialists on a fee basis.
• Morgenlage (Morning Briefing)
• Newsletter (Legal Newsletters) Themed subscription email newsletters (Bau- und Planungsrecht, Umweltrecht, Kommunales, Vergaberecht, Datenschutz) covering current legal developments and case law for subscribers.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Becker Büttner Held (BBH): Munich-headquartered German firm with strong energy, infrastructure, and public law practices — overlapping with Lenz und Johlen on energy transition mandates, public procurement, and environmental regulatory work.
• Geulen & Klinger: Berlin-based boutique focused on public law, constitutional and administrative law matters — competes with Lenz und Johlen in public construction, planning, and administrative law mandates, particularly in the Berlin market.
• Baumann Rechtsanwälte: German boutique law firm specializing in construction and architect law, public procurement, and real estate law — directly comparable to Lenz und Johlen in specialty focus and client base (project developers, public entities).
• Kapellmann und Partner: German law firm with leading practices in private construction and architect law as well as public construction law — a closely comparable construction-focused boutique competing for similar project developer and contractor clients.
• Dolde Mayen & Partner: Bonn-based boutique specializing in environmental and planning law, often acting for infrastructure and energy project developers — comparable niche depth in Umweltrecht and Planungsrecht.
• Redeker Rechtsanwälte: Bonn-based specialist firm focused on public law, planning law, and environmental law, serving public-sector and project developer clients — closely overlaps with Lenz und Johlen's public construction, planning, and environmental practice areas.

Broad incumbents

• CMS Germany: One of Germany's largest full-service law firms with significant public law, construction, and energy practices — competes with Lenz und Johlen on larger cross-practice mandates and brings broader international reach.
• Hengeler Mueller: Premier German full-service firm with deep public, corporate, and regulatory practices — competes for high-end public-law-adjacent mandates involving corporates and public entities.
• Gleiss Lutz: Leading German full-service firm with established public law, energy, and real estate practices — competes with Lenz und Johlen on enterprise mandates that combine regulatory, energy, and real estate work.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global law firm with a substantial German public law and regulatory practice — competes on major infrastructure, energy, and public procurement mandates where full-service and cross-border capability matter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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