{"id":54542,"date":"2026-01-26T12:39:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=54542"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:39:03","slug":"annerton-appoints-sebastian-glaab-and-dr-florian-lorsch-as-equity-partners","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/annerton-appoints-sebastian-glaab-and-dr-florian-lorsch-as-equity-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Annerton appoints Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian L\u00f6rsch as Equity Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Berlin, Frankfurt a. M., Munich, 26 January 2026<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0For the first time since its founding year in 2020, Annerton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has expanded its circle of equity partners. \u201cWith Sebastian Glaab and Dr Florian L\u00f6rsch, we are appointing two highly esteemed colleagues from our team as Equity Partners, thereby further strengthening our offices in Frankfurt and Berlin,\u201d explains Christian Walz, Founding Partner at Annerton.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cSebastian Glaab stands out for his highly practical approach to consulting, which is based on his many years of experience as a compliance officer and money laundering officer at a credit institution. He has significantly expanded our range of consulting services and enables us to offer end-to-end advice in the areas of compliance and money laundering prevention,\u201d emphasises Walz. \u201cDr Florian L\u00f6rsch has been on board from the very beginning, helped build up Annerton\u2019s Berlin office and is an important driving force behind our cross-location collaboration. He is a renowned expert in factoring, \u2018buy now, pay later\u2019 products and their refinancing. His clients value him as an exceptionally dedicated consultant,\u201d Walz continues.<\/p>\n

Equity partner Sebastian Glaab, who is based in Frankfurt, is responsible for establishing and expanding Annerton\u2019s compliance practice. He has extensive expertise, particularly in money laundering prevention, and co-edits the\u00a0GwG-Kommentar (Anti-Money Laundering Act Commentary) Zentes\/Glaab.\u00a0<\/em>Other key areas of focus include securities compliance, MaRisk compliance and sanctions. \u201cAnnerton is exactly the right law firm for me. I am convinced that our boutique approach and our ability to provide clients with comprehensive advice on all regulatory issues put us in an excellent position,\u2019 emphasises Glaab, adding: \u2018Annerton is also characterised by a strong team spirit and a collaborative culture. Everyone interacts with mutual respect and openness, whether they are equity partners or research assistants. It is this human touch that truly defines Annerton.\u2019 For the future, Glaab plans to establish Annerton as one of the most important players in the market in the area of compliance and money laundering prevention and to tap into other industries, such as professional football.<\/p>\n

Equity Partner Dr Florian L\u00f6rsch advises banks, payment service providers and fintech companies from Annerton\u2019s Berlin office on all civil and regulatory aspects of product development. His particular focus lies on \u201cbuy now, pay later\u201d products, SME financing, consumer credit and factoring. In addition, he specialises in advising on credit financing structures and the refinancing of receivables portfolios. L\u00f6rsch also regularly advises on anti-money laundering and compliance matters for regulated institutions. \u201cBeing appointed Equity Partner at Annerton is a major professional milestone for me and one that means a great deal personally. I look forward to further developing our firm in my new role,\u201d L\u00f6rsch explains. \u201cOur team has an excellent market presence and an outstanding reputation. At the same time, as a specialised boutique, we remain a small and personal unit. This combination is ideal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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