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The transaction marks the third platform investment of the recently launched Afinum X fund.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHeadquartered in Frankfurt, sequrio is building a leading tech-enabled GRC and cybersecurity services platform in the DACH region through an integrative buy-and-build strategy. Since its inception, sequrio has acquired three established businesses \u2013 aigner business solutions, msecure and scope & focus \u2013 bringing together more than 40 professionals serving over 500 clients.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe group intends to further expand its platform through targeted acquisitions as well as organic growth.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK advised Afinum on its investment in sequrio as well as on the three add-on acquisitions with Dr. Ludger Schult, Jennifer Bl\u00fcmlein and Nino H\u00e4berlein (Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (Tax), and Dr. Anselm Lenhard and Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance)."},{"date":"April 15, 2026","headline":"LARK welcomes Carolin Renner!","external_link":false,"copy":"We are delighted to welcome Carolin Renner as a Team Assistant at LARK! <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nCarolin supports several of our lawyers and brings valuable experience in assisting legal teams, further strengthening the support behind our practice."},{"date":"April 13, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Alstin Capital on seed financing round of Round\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"Round, the AI-powered finance automation platform, has successfully closed a seed financing round of USD 6 million. The round was led by Alstin Capital, with participation from Backed VC and Love Ventures. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNotably, around 10 percent of Round\u2019s existing customers also invested, alongside angel investors including Paul Forster, founder of Indeed. Existing investors including Passion Capital and early backers of Monzo, Tide, and GoCardless also doubled down on their investment.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHeadquartered in London, Round is building an AI-powered finance automation platform which combines financial infrastructure with AI and automation. Round automates treasury, accounts payable, and payroll eliminating the low-value, repetitive, and manual work that absorbs much of finance teams' time.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAlstin Capital is a Munich-based early-stage venture capital fund with a focus on B2B software. Since 2012, Alstin has invested across Europe in fast-growing late-seed and Series A software companies.<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided strategic and German Law advice to Alstin Capital on this transaction with Dr. Daniel Wied (Venture Capital), while Stevens & Bolton (Nick Atkins and Helen Ryan) provided comprehensive English law advice. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Jesko Petersen, in-house counsel at Maschmeyer Group, was also involved on behalf of the investor."},{"date":"April 13, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Junction, Korys and BNP Paribas on \u20ac43 million investment round in Entrix GmbH","external_link":false,"copy":"Entrix has successfully raised additional capital from a consortium of leading investors. Belgian energy-focused investors Junction Growth Investors and Korys along with BNP Paribas, via its Solar Impulse Venture Fund, insurance company Allianz, AENU, Enpal, Abacon, Arvantis Group and Enkraft Capital Partners invested \u20ac43 million into Entrix. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 2021 as a pioneer \u2013 operating one of Germany's first large-scale battery storage projects \u2013 Entrix has over the past years grown into Europe's leading player in battery optimization across all relevant electricity markets, including balancing services, day-ahead and intraday trading. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIts AI-driven trading and optimization enables batteries to respond in real time to price signals, grid needs and portfolio strategies \u2013 turning technical flexibility into measurable economic value.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Junction Growth Investors, Korys and BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund in this investment round with Max Hentrich and Dr. Daniel Gubitz (both Corporate Law\/M&A)."},{"date":"April 1, 2026","headline":"LARK welcomes Albert Bachmann!","external_link":false,"copy":"We are delighted that Albert is joining our Private Equity\/M&A team as we continue to grow our transactional platform.  <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nWelcome to LARK, Albert \u2013 we are excited to have you on board and look forward to working with you!<br \/>"},{"date":"April 1, 2026","headline":"LARK welcomes Fabrice Hipp and Dr. Michael Berger!","external_link":false,"copy":"LARK has launched a new Restructuring & Special Situations practice with the addition of Fabrice Hipp as partner and Dr. Michael Berger as counsel. Prior to joining LARK, both worked for Kirkland & Ellis in Munich.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTogether with associate Kirstin Kemper, who will join LARK in July, they further strengthen LARK\u2019s transactional platform, particularly in complex, stressed and distressed situations.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe team advises creditors, companies and financial sponsors on complex financings and financial restructurings, with a strong focus on special situations. They bring extensive experience in cross-border transactions and high-stakes mandates.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThis expansion marks another step in LARK\u2019s continued growth and reflects the firm\u2019s ambition to build a leading independent platform for complex transactions and special situations."},{"date":"March 30, 2026","headline":"LARK advises myneva, a portfolio company of Summa Equity, on the acquisition of GETECO","external_link":false,"copy":"The myneva Group, a portfolio company of the European impact investor Summa Equity and one of Europe\u2019s leading software providers for the social sector, has acquired GETECO GmbH. With this transaction, the company further strengthens its position as a technology partner for complex social service providers.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nGETECO has particular expertise in the digitalization of social institutions and strategically complements myneva\u2019s existing portfolio, particularly in the areas of workshops for people with disabilities (WfbM) as well as residential facilities. As part of the transaction, approximately 30 employees and more than 170 clients will be integrated into the myneva Group.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHeadquartered in Essen, the myneva Group serves more than 6,300 institutions and around 1.7 million clients across eight European countries with over 450 employees at 18 locations. The company\u2019s goal is to map outpatient, semi-residential and residential services across sectors on a shared technological platform and to support social service providers in their digital transformation.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal and tax advice (incl. tax due diligence) to Summa Equity and the myneva Group on this transaction with Dr. Daniel Epe and Franziska Lang (both Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi, Dr. Julian Siller and Jakob Heimrich (all Tax) as well as Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe labor law aspects of the transaction were covered by Dr. Marius Fritzsche of ELP, while Benjamin Koch and Tim Schwarz of Lubberger Lehment advised on IP and data protection matters."},{"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":"February 25, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Alstin Capital on Series A financing round of Secfix\r\n","external_link":false,"copy":"Secfix, one of Europe\u2019s leading end-to-end security compliance platforms, has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round of USD 12 million. The round was led by Alstin Capital, with participation from Bayern Kapital and existing investor neosfer, the early-stage investor of the Commerzbank Group.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in Munich in 2021, Secfix provides a cybersecurity and compliance platform that enables companies to efficiently achieve and maintain security certifications. The solution particularly supports fast-growing technology companies by simplifying compliance processes and significantly reducing the operational burden associated with audits and security requirements.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAlstin Capital is a Munich-based early-stage venture capital fund with a focus on B2B software. Since 2012, Alstin has invested across Europe in fast-growing late-seed and Series A software companies.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to Alstin Capital on this transaction with Dr. Daniel Wied and Nicholas Schildhauer (both Venture Capital). Dr. Jesko Petersen, in-house counsel at Maschmeyer Group, was also involved on behalf of the investor.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEmployment law advice was provided by Ingo Sappa of Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law. IP\/IT advice was provided by Inga George of boesling IP Rechtsanw\u00e4lte."},{"date":"February 23, 2026","headline":"LARK advises IceLake portfolio company GroundBirds B.V. on the acquisition of GfS","external_link":false,"copy":"Dutch company GroundBirds B.V. has acquired the German infrastructure company GfS Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Stra\u00dfenunterhaltung mbH (\u201cGfS\u201d) from Finatem. The acquisition is effected indirectly through the acquisition of GfS Holding GmbH, the sole shareholder of GfS. GroundBirds B.V. is a portfolio company of Dutch private equity investor IceLake.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nGfS is a specialized German services provider in the field of road infrastructure and traffic safety, focusing in particular on the installation and maintenance of guardrail systems as well as complementary solutions for road traffic safety.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nGroundBirds B.V. is a Netherlands-based holding company that brings together specialized service providers, particularly in the areas of asphalt maintenance, marking and lining, traffic management, and temporary road lighting. The acquisition of GfS marks its first add-on in Germany and supports its continued growth strategy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to GroundBirds B.V. and IceLake on this transaction with Dr. Daniel Epe, Christine Schneemann, Franziska Lang, and Chiara Niestroj (all Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax), as well as Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEckbert M\u00fcller and Teresa Gabele from Pusch Wahlig Workplace Law covered the labor law aspects of the transaction, while Christoph Zinger and Sebastian Hamm from Otting Zinger LARK provided support in the area of public procurement law. Thomas Schafft from SSH Rechtsanw\u00e4lte advised on all IP\/IT and data protection issues, and Isabel Oest and Elisa Degner from Commeo provided support in the area of antitrust law.<br \/>"},{"date":"February 20, 2026","headline":"Chambers ranks LARK in the Global and Germany 2026 Guides","external_link":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7430532338851172352","copy":"LARK has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Global and Germany 2026 Guides across Corporate\/M&A, Banking & Finance and Venture Capital, with individual rankings for Dr. Anselm Lenhard, Dr. Ludger Schult and Dr. Daniel Gubitz.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThis recognition reflects consistent client feedback highlighting LARK\u2019s technical excellence, commercial judgement, responsiveness and pragmatic approach."},{"date":"February 19, 2026","headline":"LARK advises EMERAM and sofatutor on the acquisition of SchoolMouv","external_link":false,"copy":"The Berlin-based learning platform sofatutor has acquired the French EdTech company SchoolMouv. The transaction aims to bring both platforms closer together to jointly build a European leader in digital education.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in Berlin in 2008, sofatutor today serves more than two million users across the German-speaking region. Private equity investor EMERAM invested in the company in 2021 with the support of the LARK team and has supported its strategic development since. With the acquisition of SchoolMouv, sofatutor has now completed its first add-on acquisition.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSchoolMouv was founded in Toulouse in 2023 and will continue to operate as an independent brand with its own management following the acquisition.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to EMERAM and sofatutor on the transaction with Dr. Ludger Schult, Eva-Maria Bayer and Nino H\u00e4berlein (all Private Equity\/M&A), Dr. Tobias Stuppi and Jakob Heimrich (both Tax), as well as Philipp B\u00fcchler (Finance).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAdvice on all French law matters was provided by Rapha\u00ebl Mellerio and Thibaut Richard of Aramis Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d\u2019Avocats."},{"date":"February 9, 2026","headline":"LARK advises Gardia on its Series A financing","external_link":false,"copy":"microsynetics GmbH, operating under the brand Gardia, has successfully completed a Series A financing round in the amount of EUR 8.5 million. The financing round was led by Peak, with participation from amberra and Butterfly & Elephant. Existing investors BonVenture, Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures, Beurer, as well as several business angels, also participated in the round.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFounded in 2019 and headquartered in Soest, Germany, microsynetics GmbH develops and operates a mobile emergency call system for seniors, combining proprietary hardware, software and AI-based fall detection. The Gardia system is designed for everyday use both at home and on the go and is reimbursed by German statutory health insurance providers.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe proceeds of the Series A financing will be used to further scale Gardia\u2019s business in the DACH region, expand internationally, and accelerate the development of new product generations and B2B partnerships in the healthcare and care sectors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Business Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive legal advice to microsynetics GmbH throughout this financing round with Dr Daniel Gubitz, Nicholas Schildhauer and Dr Janosch Engelhardt (all Corporate\/Venture Capital).<br \/>"},{"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":"December 22, 2025","headline":"LARK advises Founders Fund and other investors on Trade Republic\u2019s \u20ac1.2 billion investment round ","external_link":false,"copy":"In a transaction worth \u20ac1.2 billion, several investors, including Founders Fund as lead investor, Sequoia, Thrive Capital, Accel and TCV, have increased their stakes in Trade Republic, valuing the company at \u20ac12.5 billion.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTrade Republic is also gaining leading new long-term investors, including Wellington Management, GIC, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Khosla Ventures. The investor circle is further strengthened by Lingotto Innovation and Agla\u00e9, the technology-focused investment firm of the Arnault family.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTrade Republic was founded in 2019 with the aim of closing Europe's pension gap. Since then, the company has grown rapidly. In the past 18 months, the digital savings platform has doubled its customer base to more than 10 million people, who together manage \u20ac150 billion in assets.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn 2023, Trade Republic received a full banking license from the ECB and in 2025 localized its offering in France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Austria. This makes Trade Republic the largest savings platform in Europe.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBusiness Law Powerhouse LARK provided comprehensive advice to Founders Fund as lead investor as well as other cornerstone investors in this investment round with Dr Daniel Gubitz, Max Hentrich and Nadja Crombach (all Corporate Law\/M&A)."},{"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":"Nymphenburger Stra\u00dfe 1<br \/>80335 Munich<br \/>Germany"}}]}}