About us
“We see this combination of high-tech and high-brain as the future not only of legal advice, but basically of all tasks in legal and financial operations.
Our aim is to be one of the technology pioneers in the German market in this area”
Dr Ernst Georg Berger & Nils Oberschelp
Executive Board Clarius Group
In this interview, the two board members tell us more about their vision of the Clarius Group.
Managed Servicesfor Legal , Compliance & Finance Operations
The Clarius Group is one of the leading Managed Services Providers (MSP) in Germany. For over ten years, we have been relieving companies by professionally taking over legal, compliance, data protection and financial processes – either in full or in part.
The Clarius Group forms the umbrella for four specialised companies: Clarius Legal Rechtsanwaltsaktiengesellschaft, Clarius Data & Security GmbH, Clarius Services GmbH and janolaw GmbH.
This is Clarius
Experienced
Over 10 years of market presence, continuous growth and long-standing customer relationships with more than 200 companies - from start-ups and SMEs to international corporations.
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Strong in realisation
More than 100 employees at our locations in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Berlin as well as nationwide.
Efficient
Noticeable relief of internal resources and reduction of operational costs through optimally integrated managed services.
Transparent
Clear processes, predictable budgets and a fixed contact person for all matters.
Reliable
Personal, digital and legally compliant assumption of operational responsibility – with foresight and competence.
History
- Development of legal interim support
- Expansion of legal tech as the basis for document automation
- Nils Oberschelp, Co-CEO and member of the Executive Board, and Dr Johannes von Bismarck, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will become shareholders of Rechtsanwaltsaktiengesellschaft and, together with founder Dr Georg Berger, will hold the majority of shares in the company in future.
- Takeover of Ora GmbH, now trading as Clarius.Legal Data & Security GmbH, and thus expansion of the portfolio in the areas of data protection, IT security and occupational health and safety
- Acquisition of janolaw GmbH, an experienced provider of digital legal services, thereby expanding our offering to small companies and the self-employed
- Foundation of Clarius.Services GmbH as a managed financial services provider and thus further expansion of the portfolio
Extract from ourCustomers
With internationally active groups and large companies, SMEs and start-ups, we are trusted by companies of all sizes and from all sectors.
Management
Dr Ernst Georg Berger founded Clarius in 2015 with the aim of combining legal quality with the dynamism and efficiency of an alternative legal service provider. Since then, he has expanded the company's portfolio beyond legal activities and, together with Nils Oberschelp as board member, CEO and partner, has developed it into a managed services provider for legal, compliance and finance operations.
Nils Oberschelp is an attorney and has been a member of the Clarius Group Executive Board since 2023. As a board member, co-CEO and shareholder, he is primarily responsible for tech, sales, marketing, IT and finance and has driven the expansion of the company together with Dr Ernst Georg Berger.
Dr Arnt Glienke, LL.M., CCP Head of Legal & Consulting
Since 2023, Dr Arnt Glienke has been part of the senior management team at Clarius. He heads the Legal & Consulting division and is responsible in particular for the key advisory areas of compliance, data protection and current regulatory requirements. He is also the managing director in charge of the service portfolio of
Dr Glienke studied law in Hamburg, completed his legal clerkship in Brussels and London and then obtained his doctorate at the University of Speyer. Before joining Clarius, he worked in management positions at international companies, where he was responsible for setting up and operating complex compliance management systems and established himself as a specialist in corporate compliance and regulatory issues.
Michael SanderManaging Director Clarius Services GmbH
As Managing Director of Clarius Services GmbH, Michael Sander, together with Ferdinand von Hutten, manages and expands the Clarius Group’s Managed Financial Services, which include receivables management, credit risk management, claim management and contract management.
He began his professional career with a commercial apprenticeship and subsequently took on tasks in the development of new product areas and commercial structures. He managed the international development of regional corporate structures and major infrastructure projects in Europe and South East Asia. This was followed by central commercial management functions, including controlling, contract and receivables management and finance operations. He was also responsible for cross-divisional projects relating to digitalisation, automation, process optimisation and organisational development.
Ferdinand von HuttenManaging Director Clarius Services GmbH & janolaw GmbH, Commercial Manager Clarius Group
As Managing Director of janolaw GmbH, Ferdinand von Hutten is responsible for the further development of digital business models in the field of software-supported creation of legal texts. At Clarius Services GmbH, together with Michael Sander, he is responsible for managed financial services for our clients and is also the commercial director of the group.
After studying business administration with a specialisation in accounting and finance, Ferdinand von Hutten worked in management consulting and in various management positions in project management and in the management of digitally oriented companies. He brings this experience to the strategic and operational development of the Clarius Group.
Martina KostroChief Human Resources Officer
Martina Kostro has been part of the Clarius Group since April 2025 and is responsible for the People and Culture division as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she manages the strategic and operational development of HR work within the Group – particularly in the areas of organisational development, employer branding and HR strategy.
After training in communications and marketing and completing a part-time business administration degree specialising in HR and marketing, she worked in various management positions – including in HR management, internal communications and operations. She has supported both owner-managed companies and growth-oriented organisations in the further development of structures and processes.
Josef Blank-BeckChief Technology & Product Officer
Josef Blank-Beck has been Chief Technology & Product Officer of the Clarius Group since August 2024 and is responsible for the technological development of legal tech solutions within the Group. His focus is on the integration of innovative technologies – particularly in the field of artificial intelligence – to optimise legal processes and the development of scalable digital products.
Before joining Clarius, Josef Blank-Beck worked as an entrepreneur and full-stack developer for over 15 years. During this time, he founded and managed several technology projects, including an AI-supported collaboration platform for remote teams.
His professional career has been characterised by the combination of technological innovation, practical implementation and dynamic working environments. He brings this experience to the further development of the company’s own legal tech platform Solutions Suite.
Dr. Ernst Georg BergerBoard Member, CEO & Attorney at Law
Dr Ernst Georg Berger founded Clarius in 2015 with the aim of combining legal quality with the dynamism and efficiency of an alternative legal service provider. Since then, he has expanded the company’s portfolio beyond legal activities and, together with Nils Oberschelp as board member, CEO and partner, has developed it into a managed services provider for legal, compliance and finance operations.
Nils OberschelpBoard Member, Co-CEO & Attorney at Law
Nils Oberschelp is an attorney and has been a member of the Clarius Group Executive Board since 2023. As a board member, co-CEO and shareholder, he is primarily responsible for tech, sales, marketing, IT and finance and has driven the expansion of the company together with Dr Ernst Georg Berger.
Dr Arnt Glienke, LL.M., CCP Head of Legal & Consulting
Since 2023, Dr Arnt Glienke has been part of the senior management team at Clarius. He heads the Legal & Consulting division and is responsible in particular for the key advisory areas of compliance, data protection and current regulatory requirements. He is also the managing director in charge of the service portfolio of
Dr Glienke studied law in Hamburg, completed his legal clerkship in Brussels and London and then obtained his doctorate at the University of Speyer. Before joining Clarius, he worked in management positions at international companies, where he was responsible for setting up and operating complex compliance management systems and established himself as a specialist in corporate compliance and regulatory issues.
Michael SanderManaging Director Clarius Services GmbH
As Managing Director of Clarius Services GmbH, Michael Sander, together with Ferdinand von Hutten, manages and expands the Clarius Group’s Managed Financial Services, which include receivables management, credit risk management, claim management and contract management.
He began his professional career with a commercial apprenticeship and subsequently took on tasks in the development of new product areas and commercial structures. He managed the international development of regional corporate structures and major infrastructure projects in Europe and South East Asia. This was followed by central commercial management functions, including controlling, contract and receivables management and finance operations. He was also responsible for cross-divisional projects relating to digitalisation, automation, process optimisation and organisational development.
Ferdinand von HuttenManaging Director Clarius Services GmbH & janolaw GmbH, Commercial Manager Clarius Group
As Managing Director of janolaw GmbH, Ferdinand von Hutten is responsible for the further development of digital business models in the field of software-supported creation of legal texts. At Clarius Services GmbH, together with Michael Sander, he is responsible for managed financial services for our clients and is also the commercial director of the group.
After studying business administration with a specialisation in accounting and finance, Ferdinand von Hutten worked in management consulting and in various management positions in project management and in the management of digitally oriented companies. He brings this experience to the strategic and operational development of the Clarius Group.
Martina KostroChief Human Resources Officer
Martina Kostro has been part of the Clarius Group since April 2025 and is responsible for the People and Culture division as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, she manages the strategic and operational development of HR work within the Group – particularly in the areas of organisational development, employer branding and HR strategy.
After training in communications and marketing and completing a part-time business administration degree specialising in HR and marketing, she worked in various management positions – including in HR management, internal communications and operations. She has supported both owner-managed companies and growth-oriented organisations in the further development of structures and processes.
Josef Blank-BeckChief Technology & Product Officer
Josef Blank-Beck has been Chief Technology & Product Officer of the Clarius Group since August 2024 and is responsible for the technological development of legal tech solutions within the Group. His focus is on the integration of innovative technologies – particularly in the field of artificial intelligence – to optimise legal processes and the development of scalable digital products.
Before joining Clarius, Josef Blank-Beck worked as an entrepreneur and full-stack developer for over 15 years. During this time, he founded and managed several technology projects, including an AI-supported collaboration platform for remote teams.
His professional career has been characterised by the combination of technological innovation, practical implementation and dynamic working environments. He brings this experience to the further development of the company’s own legal tech platform Solutions Suite.
Your personal contact
Matthias SchulzDirector Sales
- +49 40 257 660 967
- +49 40 257 660 919
- m.schulz@clarius-group.com