LYNX Poland

Dr. Jörn Brockhuis

Partner

Rechtsanwalt

LYNX Partner specializing in real estate transactions, asset finance, infrastructure projects, M&A, and international arbitration.
EXPERIENCED
More than 25 years advising on real estate, finance, M&A, and agriculture, delivering seasoned judgment that anticipates deal complexities before they arise.
CONNECTED
Listed arbitrator at three major institutions including KIG, AHK, and VIAC, providing clients direct access to alternative dispute resolution expertise.
INTERNATIONAL
Admitted to practice in Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Czechia, enabling seamless cross-border coordination without jurisdictional handoffs.
RECOGNIZED
Consistently ranked by Legal 500 and IFLR1000 for real estate and banking expertise, confirming the quality clients can expect from every engagement.

About

Jörn, a founding and Senior Partner at LYNX, brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, construction, infrastructure, and commercial leasing. His practice extends to credit securities, project development, and property finance for an international client base. Among his clients are well-known German banks and investment companies seeking counsel on Polish market entry. His long-standing advisory role for agricultural sector investors demonstrates his ability to build enduring client relationships. Fluency in German, English, and Polish removes language barriers in complex cross-border negotiations. As a German Rechtsanwalt and Foreign Lawyer in Poland, Slovakia, and Czech Republic, he provides clients with legally grounded guidance across multiple jurisdictions.

Jörn’s academic foundation includes doctoral studies at Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), where he earned his Dr. jur. He served as a visiting professor at the Economic University of Vienna, teaching Polish Real Estate and Construction Law. As a prolific author, he co-edits the authoritative C.H. Beck handbook on Economy and Law in Eastern Europe. He also serves as Board Member of ETL Polska SA and Partner at ETL Global, expanding his network across professional services. This combination of scholarly depth, institutional leadership, and practical deal experience ensures clients receive advice grounded in both legal theory and market reality.

Practice Areas

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Real Estate and Construction

Advance real estate and construction projects across CEE with commercial instinct and local knowledge from ...

Banking and Finance

Structure complex financing transactions with specialized support balancing lender and borrower interests for smarter, faster ...

Corporate and M&A

Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transformations with senior advisors – from deal structuring to governance, ...

Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE. 

Agribusiness

Navigate next-generation agriculture with legal strategies aligning commercial ambition, regulatory compliance, and long-term scalability.

German Desk

Expand into CEE markets with German lawyers combining home-market perspective with hands-on local expertise.

What other have to say about Jörn

A reputation defined by global trust and professional recognition.
“Although they are a local law firm, they have in-depth knowledge of the German legal system and especially the requirements regarding banks such as the German Bond Act.“
BankingIFLR1000
“Good language skills. Profound advice on polish law. Quick and responsive. Nice to work with.“
BankingIFLR1000
“Very good bilingual service in Polish and German. Usually quick replies.“
BankingIFLR1000
“Very high level of knowledge of German banks’ needs when doing business in Poland.“
Banking and FinanceLegal 500
“Multilingual, Polish, German and English.“
Banking and FinanceLegal 500
“Often advises German, Nordic and French corporates and investors, leveraging four offices across Poland to assist on a range of investments and projects.“
Real EstateLegal 500
“Highly experienced – excellent knowledge in real estate financing - very reliable and meeting all deadlines – very friendly and supportive co-operation – fluent in different languages (e.g. Polish, English, German).“
Banking and FinanceLegal 500
“Experienced team in real estate finance matters.“
Banking and FinanceLegal 500
“What makes BSJP unique is their settled knowledge of Polish and German real estate finance law, including the special requirements German bond issuing banks encounter when entering a Polish mortgage into the German bond cover-pool.“
Real EstateLegal 500
“Well-placed to tackle the full scope of real estate transactions, across various different countries, with work on logistics being particularly well-regarded.“
Real EstateLegal 500

Explore Jörn's professional background

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Dr. jur.), 1995-1997
Landgericht Ellwangen (Rechtsreferendar), 1992-1994
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Studium der Rechtswissenschaften), 1986-1991

“Gesetzbuch über die Handelsgesellschaften vom 15.09.2002”, in: Breidenbach/Brockhuis/Gralla (Hrsg.), Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2021
“Gesellschaftsrecht”, in: Breidenbach (Gesamtherausgeber), Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2018
“Verfahrensrecht”, in: Breidenbach (Gesamtherausgeber), Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2015
“Schiedsrecht”, in: Breidenbach (Gesamtherausgeber), Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2015
“Praktikerhandbuch Auslandssicherheiten: Hereinnahme von Kreditsicherheiten aus dem europäischen Ausland und den USA”, Finanz Colloquium Heidelberg, 2010
“Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit in Polen”, Eastlex, 2006
“Umowa sprzedaży udziałów w spółce z o.o.”, Warszawa, 2004
“Unternehmensgründung in Polen”, eastlex, 2004
“Polska spółka nie może być cudzoziemcem”, Rzeczpospolita, 2004
“Immobilienerwerb in Polen”, eastlex, 2003
“Devisen- und Kapitalverkehr, Investitionsschutz”, in: Breidenbach (Gesamtherausgeber), Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa, C.H. Beck Verlag, 2003
“Gesellschafts- und Steuerrecht in Polen”, in: Knaus (Hrsg.) Gesellschafts- und Steuerrecht der Beitrittskandidaten, Linde Verlag, 2003
“Polnisches Umwandlungsrecht und Umwandlungssteuerrecht nach dem HGG”, WiRO, 2002
“Gesellschaftsrecht in Polen”, Jehle-Rehm Verlag, 2002
“Polen: Gesetzbuch der Handelsgesellschaften – Die AG”, WiRO, 2002
“Polen: Gesetzbuch der Handelsgesellschaften – Teil 4: Die GmbH”, WiRO, 2001
“Polen: Gesetzbuch der Handelsgesellschaften – Teil 3: Die KG”, WiRO, 2001
“Polen: Gesetzbuch der Handelsgesellschaften – Teil 2: Die OHG”, WiRO, 2001
“Polen: Gesetzbuch der Handelsgesellschaften – Teil 1: Allgemeine und Übergangsvorschriften”, WiRO, 2001
“Recht der Kreditsicherheiten in europäischen Ländern. Teil IX: Polen”, Duncker & Humblot Verlag, 2000
Co-editor, “Handbuch Wirtschaft und Recht in Osteuropa”, C.H. Beck Verlag

Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG) – Arbitrator for the Arbitration Court
AHK Polen (German-Polish Chamber of Commerce) – Arbitrator for the Arbitration Court
Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC) – Arbitrator for the Arbitration Court
DIS (German Arbitration Institute)
Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamm, Germany
Pomeranian Bar Association
Slovak Bar Association
Czech Bar Association
ETL Global
IUROPE

Provided many years of project-related consulting for several German banks on financing matters.
Advised retail and agricultural companies on legal matters.
Counseled international investment companies on cross-border transactions.

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Polish

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