Köln – YPOG strengthens its Team with serial founder Samuel Ju, who will hold the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer with immediate effect. In his role, Samuel Ju will establish and expand the Legal Tech unit at YPOG and drive key innovations for the firm, particularly in this business area.
Samuel Ju studied law in Bonn and Mainz and economics in Frankfurt am Main. As a founder and visionary, he is considered one of the pioneers in the field of Legal Tech – with numerous engagements in the area of legal digitalization. Among other things, he is co-founder of Legalhead, the leading job matching platform for lawyers, and co-founder of the digital learning platform Repetico. In addition, Samuel Ju is co-editor of the Legal Tech Blog.
"I am very excited to help shape the future at YPOG as Chief Digital Officer and to continue my entrepreneurial journey here. The firm has all the ingredients for success: many of arguably the most exciting mandates, a very special and modern culture with a highly professional Team as well as courage and true entrepreneurial spirit," said Samuel Ju.
"We couldn't wait for Samuel to start at YPOG. With his exceptional talent, experience and network, he will give us further valuable impetus and help to advance our Legal Tech strategy, which will be all about the highest possible level of client-centricity of our advisory units," said Jörn Wöbke, YPOG Managing Partner.
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YPOG stands for You + Partners of Gamechangers. As a leading law and tax firm, YPOG supports founders, investors, companies and funds in Germany and internationally in bringing visionary ideas to life in the tech ecosystem and dynamic future markets.
YPOG advises on the structuring of venture capital and private equity funds, financing rounds and complex transactions, as well as on regulatory and tax matters relating to digital assets and financial innovation. As a strategic partner, YPOG develops practical solutions of the highest legal standard.
The firm combines legal and tax expertise with legal tech, digital workflows and AI-based systems to provide efficient and scalable advice.
YPOG and its professionals are regularly recognised by JUVE, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Leaders League. More than 380 lawyers, tax advisers, tax specialists, one notary and business professionals work for YPOG across its offices in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich.
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