Bio

Jan Mellmann specialises in corporate finance and M&A work, with an emphasis on businesses operating in the Mining and Commodities, Oil and Gas, energy and transport sectors, including cross-border and domestic acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, equity and debt issues for public and private companies, private equity transactions, corporate restructurings and commercial agreements. Jan is recognised as a leading lawyer by legal directories Chambers UK, Legal 500 UK and IFLR. In Legal 500 2024, Jan is ranked as a ‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer and described as a “Technically excellent and commercially focused, corporate finance and M&A specialist”. Clients state that he “is a strong lawyer and always gives timely, practical advice” and is “always a pleasure to work with.” Chambers UK 2024 notes that “Jan is a trusted adviser with huge cross-border experience, including in emerging markets. He is creative in solutions and is able to efficiently manage work on several significant projects at a time.” Furthermore, Chambers states that “Jan is an outstanding practitioner, highly responsive, thoughtful and practical.”