{"id":3503,"date":"2026-04-25T13:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/team\/carolin-j-kluepfel\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:45:05","slug":"carolin-j-kluepfel","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/team\/carolin-j-kluepfel\/","title":{"rendered":"Carolin J. Kl\u00fcpfel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“new generation at Zenk, very competent especially in architectural law”, JUVE<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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+49 40 22 66 4-125<\/div>\n
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Profile<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Carolin J. Kl\u00fcpfel is a partner at ZENK in Hamburg and a member of the Construction and Real Estate Law practice group. With her many years of experience, in-depth expertise, and strategic advisory skills, she supports clients in the legally sound and successful implementation of complex construction projects\u2014from planning through contracting to completion.<\/p>\n

Her practice focuses in particular on drafting and reviewing construction and architectural contracts, designing and overseeing procurement procedures, and representing clients in post-award review proceedings. She places special emphasis on collaborative and forward-looking forms of contract execution\u2014such as integrated project alliances and multi-party agreements\u2014that reflect the fundamental idea of construction as a collaborative endeavor.<\/p>\n

As a conciliator and construction and real estate mediator, Carolin Kl\u00fcpfel assists clients in the out-of-court resolution of construction disputes. Her mediative approach aims for efficient, equitable, and sustainable solutions that secure business relationships and project success in the long term.<\/p>\n

In addition to her work as an attorney, Ms. Kl\u00fcpfel has been a lecturer in construction law at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg since 2019. Since November 2024, she has also been a member of the Executive Committee of the Construction and Real Estate Law Working Group within the German Bar Association (DAV) e. V.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Architectural and Engineering Law,\u00a0
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IPA \/ Integrated Project Delivery,
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Public Procurement Law,\u00a0
Arbitration,
Plant Engineering,\u00a0
Renewable Energies,\u00a0
Mediation<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Carolin J. Kl\u00fcpfel, born in Bamberg in 1986, is an attorney, a certified specialist in construction and architectural law, a conciliator for construction disputes, and a construction and real estate mediator.<\/p>\n

She studied law in Munich, Leuven (Belgium), and G\u00f6ttingen. Study-related stays abroad took her to Geneva, Brussels, Moscow, and Washington, D.C., among other places. She completed her legal clerkship at the Berlin Court of Appeal (Kammergericht), with placements in the Department of EU Affairs, the Berlin Senate Chancellery, and the Bar Association\u2019s Conciliation Office.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Languages<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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German, English<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Awards<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 \u201eOnes to Watch\u201c in the field of Construction Law<\/p>\n

TOP Lawyer in Construction Law for the year 2025, WirtschaftsWoche<\/p>\n

TOP Lawyer 2026, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.)<\/p>\n

\u201cProven expert, especially in architectural law, new generation of partners at Zenk\u201d (competitor), JUVE handbook 2023\/2024<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Publications<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Florian Herbst\/Carolin Kl\u00fcpfel | Ein Pl\u00e4doyer f\u00fcr die Schlichtung, Nachbericht zur Schlichterausbildung SoBau 2020 der ARGE Baurecht, 06\/2022<\/p>

Zum Begriff des Rechtsverh\u00e4ltnisses (\u00a7 256 ZPO) und zu den Voraussetzungen der Inbetriebnahme von Windkraftanlagen | jurisPR-PrivBauR 08\/2021 | Anmerkung zu OLG Brandenburg, Urteil vom 05.01.2021 \u2013 6 U 129\/19\u201c<\/p>

Keine doppelte Verg\u00fctungspflicht trotz doppelter Beauftragung | jurisPR-PrivBauR 12\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Naumburg, Urteil vom 16.12.2019 \u2013 12 U 114\/19<\/p>

Konzessionsvertrag: Kein Anspruch auf Mehrverg\u00fctung aufgrund einer Finanz-und Wirtschafskrise | jurisPR-PrivBauR 6\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Celle, Urteil v. 26.11.2019 \u2013 13 U 127\/18 Link:<\/p>

\nhttps:\/\/www.arge-baurecht.com\/aktuelles\/artikel\/ein-plaedoyer-fuer-die-schlichtung\n<\/p>

Anforderungen an einen Tiefgaragenstellplatz | jurisPR-PrivBauR 1\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Braunschweig, Urteil v. 20.06.2019 \u2013 8 U 62\/18<\/p>

Aufhebung Architektenvertrag: Abrechnung und Haftung | jurisPR-PrivBauR 11\/2019 | Anmerkung zu KG Berlin, Urteil v. 11.06.2019 \u2013 21 U 142\/18<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Memberships<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ARGE Baurecht, Institut f\u00fcr Baurecht in Freiburg e. V., MKBauImm Mediation und Konfliktmanagement in der Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft e.V., Hamburger Anwaltsverein<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Profile<\/h2>\n

Carolin J. Kl\u00fcpfel is a partner at ZENK in Hamburg and a member of the Construction and Real Estate Law practice group. With her many years of experience, in-depth expertise, and strategic advisory skills, she supports clients in the legally sound and successful implementation of complex construction projects\u2014from planning through contracting to completion.<\/p>

Her practice focuses in particular on drafting and reviewing construction and architectural contracts, designing and overseeing procurement procedures, and representing clients in post-award review proceedings. She places special emphasis on collaborative and forward-looking forms of contract execution\u2014such as integrated project alliances and multi-party agreements\u2014that reflect the fundamental idea of construction as a collaborative endeavor.<\/p>

As a conciliator and construction and real estate mediator, Carolin Kl\u00fcpfel assists clients in the out-of-court resolution of construction disputes. Her mediative approach aims for efficient, equitable, and sustainable solutions that secure business relationships and project success in the long term.<\/p>

In addition to her work as an attorney, Ms. Kl\u00fcpfel has been a lecturer in construction law at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg since 2019. Since November 2024, she has also been a member of the Executive Committee of the Construction and Real Estate Law Working Group within the German Bar Association (DAV) e. V.<\/p>\n

Skills<\/h2>\n

Architectural and Engineering Law,\u00a0
Construction Law,
IPA \/ Integrated Project Delivery,
Project Development,\u00a0
Public Procurement Law,\u00a0
Arbitration,
Plant Engineering,\u00a0
Renewable Energies,\u00a0
Mediation<\/p>\n

About<\/h2>\n

Carolin J. Kl\u00fcpfel, born in Bamberg in 1986, is an attorney, a certified specialist in construction and architectural law, a conciliator for construction disputes, and a construction and real estate mediator.<\/p>

She studied law in Munich, Leuven (Belgium), and G\u00f6ttingen. Study-related stays abroad took her to Geneva, Brussels, Moscow, and Washington, D.C., among other places. She completed her legal clerkship at the Berlin Court of Appeal (Kammergericht), with placements in the Department of EU Affairs, the Berlin Senate Chancellery, and the Bar Association\u2019s Conciliation Office.<\/p>\n\"Carolin\n

Languages<\/h2>\n

German, English<\/p>\n

Awards<\/h2>\n

Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 \u201eOnes to Watch\u201c in the field of Construction Law<\/p>

TOP Lawyer in Construction Law for the year 2025, WirtschaftsWoche<\/p>

TOP Lawyer 2026, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.)<\/p>

\u201cProven expert, especially in architectural law, new generation of partners at Zenk\u201d (competitor), JUVE handbook 2023\/2024<\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

Florian Herbst\/Carolin Kl\u00fcpfel | Ein Pl\u00e4doyer f\u00fcr die Schlichtung, Nachbericht zur Schlichterausbildung SoBau 2020 der ARGE Baurecht, 06\/2022<\/p>

Zum Begriff des Rechtsverh\u00e4ltnisses (\u00a7 256 ZPO) und zu den Voraussetzungen der Inbetriebnahme von Windkraftanlagen | jurisPR-PrivBauR 08\/2021 | Anmerkung zu OLG Brandenburg, Urteil vom 05.01.2021 \u2013 6 U 129\/19\u201c<\/p>

Keine doppelte Verg\u00fctungspflicht trotz doppelter Beauftragung | jurisPR-PrivBauR 12\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Naumburg, Urteil vom 16.12.2019 \u2013 12 U 114\/19<\/p>

Konzessionsvertrag: Kein Anspruch auf Mehrverg\u00fctung aufgrund einer Finanz-und Wirtschafskrise | jurisPR-PrivBauR 6\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Celle, Urteil v. 26.11.2019 \u2013 13 U 127\/18 Link:<\/p>

https:\/\/www.arge-baurecht.com\/aktuelles\/artikel\/ein-plaedoyer-fuer-die-schlichtung<\/p>

Anforderungen an einen Tiefgaragenstellplatz | jurisPR-PrivBauR 1\/2020 | Anmerkung zu OLG Braunschweig, Urteil v. 20.06.2019 \u2013 8 U 62\/18<\/p>

Aufhebung Architektenvertrag: Abrechnung und Haftung | jurisPR-PrivBauR 11\/2019 | Anmerkung zu KG Berlin, Urteil v. 11.06.2019 \u2013 21 U 142\/18<\/p>\n

Memberships<\/h2>\n

ARGE Baurecht, Institut f\u00fcr Baurecht in Freiburg e. V., MKBauImm Mediation und Konfliktmanagement in der Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft e.V., Hamburger Anwaltsverein<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team\/3503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/team"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/team"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=3503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}