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years as the certified regulatory backbone of Eterno\u2019s AI-native practice management platform \u2018ETERNO Cloud\u2018. By combining teams, experience, and product expertise, the two companies aim to build the largest cloud-based platform for outpatient healthcare in Germany.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 2022 by serial entrepreneurs Maximilian Waldmann and Frederic Haitz, Berlin-based company Eterno Health is building a leading cloud-based, AI-native practice management platform for outpatient care in Germany. The software automates administrative processes in medical practices through AI and system integration, reducing workload and making patient care more efficient. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDoc Cirrus, led by Dr. Torsten Schmale and Philipp Butscher, has developed the modern, open practice management software \u2018inSuite\u2018 and an eHealth platform for medical practices and MVZs. More than 8,000 practitioners and millions of patients rely on solutions built on its technology. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Eterno Health on this transaction with Max Hentrich, Dr. Daniel Gubitz, Dr. Daniel Epe, Franziska Lang, Fabienne Pflug and Albert Bachmann (all Corporate\/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Dr. Julian Siller (Tax)."},{"date":"September 23, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Nic Group on its divestment of Eisunion","external_link":false,"copy":"Nic Group, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, which in turn is part of the listed Orkla ASA, has completed the divestment of Eisunion GmbH to the Norwegian special situations\u2019 private equity investor Jotunfjell Partners. Eisunion has been part of Nic Group for more than a decade and has established a strong position in the German gelato market.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHeadquartered in Feucht near Nuremberg, Germany, Eisunion is a full-service supplier to ice cream parlours and caf\u00e9s. The company offers more than 5,000 articles and serves approximately 2,500 customers across Germany.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNic Group is a leading player of ice cream ingredients and accessories in Europe, with strong market positions in the Nordics, Benelux, the UK and Germany.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Nic Group on the divestment with Christine Schneemann (Private Equity\/M&A) and Dr. Michael Berger (Restructuring & Special Situations; both co-lead), Dr. Ludger Schult (Private Equity\/M&A) and Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance) with assistance from Dr. Marius Fritzsche of ELP (labor law)."},{"date":"September 22, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Sazerac on the public takeover of Berentzen Group \r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"US-based distilled spirits company Sazerac and Germany-listed Berentzen-Gruppe Aktiengesellschaft have today announced the conclusion of a business combination agreement, under which Sazerac will make a voluntary public takeover offer for all shares of Berentzen Group. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Berentzen Group is a beverage company, which is broadly positioned in the segments of spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and fresh juice systems. With well-known brands like Berentzen, Puschkin, Mio Mio, and Citrocasa the Berentzen Group is present today in more than 60 countries of the world. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 1850 and with over 175 years of heritage and history, Sazerac is one of the world\u2019s largest distilled spirits companies with over 525 brands in its portfolio. Sazerac is also the steward of distilleries around the world, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, United States, Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France, Paul John Distillery in Goa, India, and Hawk\u2019s Rock Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provides Sazerac comprehensive advice in connection with the public takeover with Dr. Tobias Nikoleyczik, Malte D. Krohn, and Nadja Crombach (all Public M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax), as well as Dr. Anselm Lenhard and Philipp B\u00fcchler (both Finance). <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Andreas Boos from BUNTSCHECK advised on antitrust aspects of the transaction and Dorsey & Whitney assisted with US aspects of the takeover offer with Anthony Epps."},{"date":"August 18, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Oceanloop on investment by Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures","external_link":false,"copy":"Oceanloop Management GmbH has successfully completed a \u20ac38.5 million equity financing round, led by Hatch Blue's Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures. The financing is complemented by a \u20ac32 million venture debt facility provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOceanloop is a German aquaculture technology company specializing in the sustainable production of premium marine fish. It is also the first company in Europe to successfully farm Giant Grouper. With the newly raised capital, Oceanloop intends to scale its aquaculture technology and further expand its production capacity.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHatch Blue is a global investment firm focused on aquaculture. Stolt Ventures is the venture capital arm of Stolt-Nielsen, an international group with operations in logistics, distribution and aquaculture.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to Oceanloop in connection with the equity financing round with Dr. Daniel Gubitz and Eva Schweigger (both Corporate Law\/Venture Capital)."},{"date":"August 5, 2026","headline":"LARK advises DENWERIT GmbH on its sale to the accompio Group\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"The accompio Group, a leading managed security service provider in the DACH region, has acquired DENWERIT GmbH. Denis Werner, DENWERIT's current Managing Director, will continue to support the company's development as part of the accompio Group.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in Munich in 2022, DENWERIT specialises in complex IT transformations, IT carve-outs and managed services. The company primarily supports mid-sized businesses in delivering complex transformation projects.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe accompio Group brings together several established IT service providers under one roof and continues to pursue an ambitious growth strategy. It provides services across the entire IT value chain and supports businesses in optimising their processes. With around 900 IT professionals, accompio operates from 22 locations across Germany, Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to DENWERIT on the transaction with Dr. Daniel Wied, Dr. Ludger Schult and Nino H\u00e4berlein (all Private Equity\/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax).<br \/>"},{"date":"August 4, 2026","headline":"LARK advises FSN Capital on the investment in Der B\u00e4cker Eifler and the formation of the BrotWert Group\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"Through the newly established BrotWert Group, FSN Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Frankfurt-based traditional bakery Der B\u00e4cker Eifler. Following its investments in B\u00e4cker G\u00f6rtz in 2022 and B\u00e4ckerei Pappert in 2025, this marks the third family-owned bakery in the private equity investor's portfolio. Together, the three businesses will form the new group.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe BrotWert Group will become one of Germany's largest and leading bakery groups, with around 500 locations across Northern Bavaria and the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar regions.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 1921, Der B\u00e4cker Eifler has been family-owned for four generations. The Eifler family will remain invested in the business and continue to play an active role in its future development. Gerhard Eifler and Michael Eifler will continue to serve as Managing Directors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to FSN Capital on the transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Dr. Daniel Epe, Eva-Maria Bayer-Kotiers Chiara Niestroj and Nino H\u00e4berlein (all Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Anselm Lenhard and Philipp B\u00fcchler (both Finance), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLARK was supported by Dr. Lutz H\u00fclsdunk and Am\u00e9lie Eichholz of LSWF on real estate matters and by Dr. Marius Fritzsche and Anna Martin of ELP Rechtsanw\u00e4lte on employment law matters. Dr. Benjamin Koch, Leonard Pietsch and Dr. Tim Schwarz of Lubberger Lehment advised on all IP\/IT matters, while Dr. Andreas Boos of BUNTSCHECK advised on antitrust matters.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFSN Capital regularly relies on LARK's team led by Dr. Ludger Schult for its transactions. LARK also advised FSN Capital on the acquisitions of B\u00e4cker G\u00f6rtz and B\u00e4ckerei Pappert, having supported the investor's buy-and-build strategy from the very beginning."},{"date":"July 28, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Afinum on the sale of its stake in STG Swiss Technology Group\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"Afinum and other minority shareholders have entered into an agreement to sell their shares in STG Swiss Technology Group AG to TTM Technologies, Inc. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHeadquartered in Zurich, STG is a leading provider of mission-critical, highly complex microcircuits for demanding applications in the medical technology sector.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nUnder Afinum's ownership, the company has achieved significant growth, substantially increasing both its revenue and profitability. Through a series of strategic acquisitions, STG has established itself as Europe's only fully integrated manufacturer of MedTech microcircuits.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Afinum on this transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Eva-Maria Bayer-Kotiers and Sebastian Gerstner (all Private Equity\/M&A), and Dr. Tobias Stuppi (Tax).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Swiss law aspects of the transaction were advised on by VISCHER, with a team led by Dr. J\u00fcrg Luginb\u00fchl."},{"date":"July 15, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Founders Fund and other investors on EUR 500 million financing round of Stark\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"Berlin-based defence technology company Stark has raised approximately EUR 500 million in a Series C financing round. The international investor group includes Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Project A, NATO Innovation Fund, Air Street Capital, 201 Ventures, Advent, Blackstone and D\u00f6pfner Capital.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nStark develops software-based autonomous systems for European and NATO armed forces, operates in five countries and has more than 20,000 square meters of manufacturing space. Most recently, the company expanded into the UK and Sweden and acquired software company Pleno.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK advised Founders Fund and other investors throughout the financing round with Dr. Daniel Gubitz, Max Hentrich, Nadja Crombach and Fabienne Pflug (all Corporate\/Venture & Growth Capital).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLARK was supported by Dr. Thomas Schafft of SSH Rechtsanw\u00e4lte with respect to IP, IT and data protection matters, by Dr. Andreas Boos and Tom Sch\u00fcssele of Buntscheck on FDI matters, and by Dr. Roland Stein, Dr. Laura Louca, Juliana Wimmer and Dr. Nils-Hendrik Grohmann of Blomstein on other regulatory aspects of the transaction."},{"date":"July 2, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Kaske Group on investment by VR Equitypartner","external_link":false,"copy":"Kaske Group has received an investment from VR Equitypartner. The investment aims to further strengthen the group\u2019s position as a leading technology and growth partner for companies in the healthcare and life sciences industry and to build a leading data- and AI-driven platform for the European market.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMunich-based Kaske Group combines one of the largest digital health databases in the DACH region with data-driven software, AI and service solutions. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 1997 by Dr. Roland Kaske as an agency, the company has evolved under CEO Fabian Kaske into a software- and data-driven platform provider. The group includes, among others, Smile AI GmbH, Dr. Kaske GmbH & Co. KG and Dr. Vital Digital Solutions GmbH, serving clients with projects across 22 European countries. CEO Fabian Kaske continues to lead the Kaske Group.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrankfurt-based VR Equitypartner is one of the leading equity financiers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, supporting Kaske Group\u2019s next phase of growth.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to the Kaske Group in this transaction with Dr. Patrick Droese, Dr. Daniel Gubitz and Fabienne Pflug (all Corporate\/M&A), as well as Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax)."},{"date":"June 29, 2026","headline":"We are hiring: Associate (m\/f\/d) Public Companies \/ Capital Markets","external_link":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7477287661704175616","copy":"Do you want to be involved when listed companies and investors make some of their most important decisions? Then LARK might be the right place for you.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWe are looking for Associates (m\/f\/d) with no or initial professional experience to join our Public Companies \/ Capital Markets team. \ud83d\ude80<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou will advise management boards, supervisory boards and deal teams from IPOs to delistings \u2014 on public takeovers, structural measures, capital increases, general meetings and capital markets requirements.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAt LARK, you will be part of the team from day one. That means real responsibility and a steep learning curve.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou can find more information here: https:\/\/lark.de\/careers\/<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nJoin LARK and learn to fly!"},{"date":"June 22, 2026","headline":"LARK advises GfW Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Weiterbildung on expansion of shareholder group to include Sch\u00fclerhilfe","external_link":false,"copy":"Berlin-based education group GfW Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Weiterbildung mbH has expanded its shareholder group to include Sch\u00fclerhilfe GmbH & Co. KG. The company has been backed by US private equity investor Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC since 2024.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nGfW is a supraregional education group with more than ten locations, around 200 employees and over 500 instructors. With Sch\u00fclerhilfe, the group gains one of the most experienced partners for multi-location rollouts in the education sector as it continues to expand its location network.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to GfW on the transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Eva-Maria Bayer-Kotiers, Taoran Sun and Nino H\u00e4berlein (all Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Dr. Julian Siller (both Tax), as well as Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance)."},{"date":"March 20, 2026","headline":"azur Awards 2026: LARK wins in the category 'Arbeitgeber Region'","external_link":false,"copy":"The Business Law Powerhouse LARK has been named Regional Employer of the Year at the azur Awards 2026, recognizing the firm\u2019s strong employer profile and its commitment to developing legal talent.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe award reflects LARK\u2019s ambition to create an environment in which exceptional lawyers can grow professionally, take on responsibility and make a meaningful impact.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn its laudation, azur particularly highlighted LARK\u2019s strong team spirit and a work culture that clearly sets the firm apart from the traditional large-law-firm model. LARK also received top marks for quality of work and work-life balance. The firm\u2019s recent counsel promotions were specifically mentioned as evidence that genuine career opportunities at LARK are more than just a promise."},{"date":"January 22, 2026","headline":"LARK launches Restructuring & Special Situations practice","external_link":false,"copy":"LARK is significantly expanding its advisory offering with the launch of a dedicated Restructuring & Special Situations practice. As of April 2026, restructuring and financing expert Fabrice Hipp will join LARK as Partner, together with Dr. Michael Berger as Counsel. Kirstin Kemper will follow as Associate in July. The team most recently worked closely together at Kirkland & Ellis.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith these additions, LARK further strengthens its transaction-driven advisory platform and responds to the increasing demand for high-end legal advice in restructuring, distressed and special situations. The new practice will advise on the full spectrum of special financings, financial restructurings and restructuring-related transactions, including distressed M&A, and will closely complement LARK\u2019s existing Corporate\/M&A and Banking & Finance practices.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFabrice Hipp began his career at Kirkland & Ellis in 2015 and was appointed Partner in 2023. His practice focuses on financings, international restructurings and complex stress and distressed situations. He has advised on numerous national and cross-border transactions, including funds managed by Fasanara Capital on the recapitalisation of the Grover Group under a StaRUG proceeding, Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital on the acquisition and restructuring of OQ Chemicals (now OXEA), and Farallon Capital on the financing of the acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of a property in Munich city centre.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Michael Berger advises investors, creditors and debtors on cross-border restructurings, corporate acquisitions and insolvencies. His experience includes advising alongside Fabrice Hipp on the Grover StaRUG restructuring, assisting Actera Group with the financial restructuring of Standard Profil by way of a UK scheme of arrangement, and advising the joint representative of all bondholders of Wirecard AG.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nKirstin Kemper began her career in 2023. She was part of the team advising on the acquisition and restructuring of OQ Chemicals (now OXEA) and assisted Farallon Capital on the financing of the acquisition and redevelopment of a property in Munich.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u201cRestructuring advice cannot be separated from strong Corporate\/M&A and financing expertise. LARK is already excellently positioned in these areas. Our clients will benefit from clear synergies and an even more comprehensive advisory offering,\u201d says Fabrice Hipp.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Anselm Lenhard, co-founding partner of LARK and head of the Banking & Finance practice, adds: \u201cWith Fabrice Hipp and his team, we gain proven restructuring and financing expertise that is particularly in demand in the current market environment. This expansion is an excellent fit with our transaction-focused advisory approach.\u201d<br \/>"},{"date":"October 31, 2025","headline":"JUVE Awards 2025: LARK wins in the category 'Gr\u00fcnderzeit'","external_link":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7389957475019419648","copy":"The Business Law Powerhouse LARK was honored at the JUVE Awards 2025 in the \"Gr\u00fcnderzeit\" category. The JUVE Award once again underscores LARK's position as one of the most dynamic law firm start-ups in the German market.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAfter being honored as \"Newcomer of the Year\" at the Chambers Awards and winning in the \"Newcomer\" category at the PMN Management Awards, the JUVE Award is already the third award for LARK as best newcomer in 2025.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAccording to JUVE Verlag, the JUVE Award in the \"Start-up\" category recognizes the development and management performance of newly founded law firms that have been on the market for a maximum of three years and have made a breakthrough during this time.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn its laudatory speech, the JUVE editorial team highlighted LARK's rapid growth and its involvement in numerous high-profile transactions for clients such as Paragon, Afinum, Zalando, Synaforce, and Moonpay.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAccording to JUVE, the basis of LARK's success is \"high quality standards, a strategically well-thought-out package of corporate, tax, and financing expertise, and an integrated team that understands each other.\" One competitor commented to JUVE: \"They have gained a foothold super fast.\"<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith an integrated consulting approach and the ambition to create an innovative and modern form of law firm \u2013 in the areas of advising, management, and law firm culture \u2013 LARK has quickly established itself as a major player in the market.<br \/>"}],"inverted":false}},{"type":"pro_bono_column_section","fields":{"anchor_id":"probono","headline":"Pro Bono","copy":"<strong>Social engagement is part of who we are.<\/strong> That\u2019s why our lawyers regularly dedicate their time to providing legal advice free of charge to those who would otherwise not be able to afford it. ","headline_left":"LARK Pro Bono practice","headline_right":"Selected matters ","column_left":"<p>We support charitable institutions working in areas such as education, human rights, environment and nature on all corporate and tax law matters. LARK is a member of the global pro bono network TrustLaw.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud to maintain a long-term collaboration with the Munich-based student law clinic Start Right e.V. It supports charitable institutions on all corporate law matters arising in the context of their foundation. LARK comprehensively assists Start Right on their projects both with legal advice and training events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nNadja Crombach (<a href=\"mailto:nadja.crombach@lark.de\">nadja.crombach@lark.de<\/a>)<br \/>\nMalte Krohn (<a href=\"mailto:malte.krohn@lark.de\">malte.krohn@lark.de<\/a>)<\/p>\n","column_right":[{"copy":"<strong>treibgut<\/strong> on the formation of a non-profit entrepreneurial company"},{"copy":"<strong>EduSparks<\/strong> on the foundation of a non-profit limited liability company"},{"copy":"<strong>Founders of the social initiative access to justice<\/strong> on the incorporation of the new a2j access to justice gUG"},{"copy":"<strong>An internationally active nature conservation organization<\/strong> on general tax and corporate law matters"},{"copy":"<strong>Founders of treibstoff<\/strong> on the establishment of a non-profit organisation"},{"copy":"<strong>Founders of Schwer Okay<\/strong> on the establishment of a non-profit entrepreneurial company"},{"copy":"<strong>Founders of CREATE & CRY CLUB<\/strong> on the establishment of a non-profit association"}],"inverted":false}},{"type":"diversity_columns_section","fields":{"anchor_id":"diversity","headline":"Diversity","inverted":false,"image_one":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","alt":"pride champion","width":516,"height":640,"sizes":{"xs":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion-256x318.png","width":256,"height":318},"s":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion-512x635.png","width":512,"height":635},"m":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640},"l":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640},"xl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640},"xxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640},"xxxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640},"xxxxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pride_champion.png","width":516,"height":640}}},"image_two":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","alt":"charta der vielfalt","width":753,"height":560,"sizes":{"xs":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt-256x190.png","width":256,"height":190},"s":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt-512x381.png","width":512,"height":381},"m":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560},"l":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560},"xl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560},"xxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560},"xxxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560},"xxxxl":{"url":"https:\/\/cms.lark.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/charta_der_vielfalt.png","width":753,"height":560}}},"copy":"<p><strong>We believe that diversity makes us stronger <\/strong>\u2014 both professionally and personally. That is why we foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves \u2014 regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, we were honored with the <strong>PRIDE Champion Seal<\/strong> in recognition of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We have also signed the <strong>Diversity Charter<\/strong> (Charta der Vielfalt), reaffirming our dedication to an open and appreciative corporate culture \u2014 and turning our values into action through concrete initiatives.<\/p>\n"}},{"type":"contact_section","fields":{"anchor_id":"contact","mail":"contact@lark.de","mail_label":"contact@lark.de","contact":"LARK<br \/><a href=\"tel:+49 89 2170389 00\"><span class=\"desktop\">+49 89 2170389 00<\/span><span class=\"mobile\">&rarr;&nbsp;Call Us<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/SfeLAfvC22R6axAr6\" target=\"_blank\">&rarr;&nbsp;Google Maps<\/a>","address":"Maximilianstra\u00dfe 35<br \/>80539 Munich<br \/>Germany"}}]}}