Arendt expands presence in Germany with strategic leadership appointment in Frankfurt

Arendt is pleased to announce that Francis Kass has been appointed Head of the Frankfurt office, effective 1 September 2025. This move marks a strategic milestone in Arendt’s expansion across the German market.

Since the launch of our Frankfurt office in January 2024, Arendt has actively engaged with the local business landscape, gaining valuable insights into client needs and market dynamics. Over the past 18 months, it has become increasingly evident that demand for our legal expertise in Germany, while already strong, is continuing to grow. Francis’ appointment is a direct response to this momentum and signals our commitment to accelerating development in the region.

His leadership will be instrumental in deepening our impact, fostering meaningful connections, and delivering tailored legal solutions that align with the German business environment. He will also promote Arendt’s entire value chain, which encompasses expertise in Luxembourg Legal & Tax, Regulatory & Consulting and Investor Services matters. 

This strategic move builds on Arendt’s recognised leadership, for which we are proud to be ranked the #1 legal advisor by Monterey Insight, advising 31.5% of the funds launched by German asset managers in Luxembourg. It also underscores our role as a leading player in the transactional space, supporting cross-border structuring, financing and corporate solutions across the Luxembourg financial centre.

It also reflects Arendt’s ongoing commitment to promoting Luxembourg as a leading international financial centre by actively engaging with German stakeholders who have yet to leverage its advantages in fund structuring, structured finance, corporate holdings, and cross-border wealth planning.

“Germany is a strategic market for Arendt. By relocating to Frankfurt, I am pleased to reinforce our commitment to serving German clients and business partners. This step will enable us to strengthen relationships and further expand Arendt’s contribution to the German business community,”

said Francis Kass, Partner and Head of the Frankfurt office.