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Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk
Established as the professional pension scheme for lawyers in the Free State of Saxony, Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk operates under German...
Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk
Established as the professional pension scheme for lawyers in the Free State of Saxony, Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk operates under German statutory provisions that require membership for practicing attorneys. The institution provides standard Berufsständische Versorgung benefits — old-age pensions, disability coverage, and survivor payments — to its member base across the state. Governance rests with a board chaired by Dr. Jochim Thietz-Bartram, supported by Deputy Chair Gabriele Titz and Executive Secretary Birgit Piekara. The fund's investment strategy is not publicly disclosed in asset-class detail, consistent with the limited transparency typical of German professional pension schemes. As a captive fund with a fixed contribution base from Saxon lawyers, its deployment posture likely reflects the conservative, long-duration liability-matching approach standard among comparable Versorgungswerke. Specific portfolio holdings, geographic allocations, or asset-class breakdowns have not been published. The fund participates in the Arbeitsgemeinschaft berufsständischer Versorgungseinrichtungen (ABV), the national coordinating body for German professional pension schemes, which facilitates peer-level benchmarking and regulatory coordination. No AUM, deployment totals, or team headcount are publicly available. The fund's physical asset — its headquarters, Haus der Juristen, at Am Wallgäßchen 1a-2b in Dresden — represents one tangible balance-sheet item. Recent operational events in the last 24 months are not verifiable from available disclosures, reflecting the institution's low-profile statutory mandate. Structurally, the Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk differs from voluntary pension funds or family offices because participation is compulsory for lawyers admitted in Saxony. This legal moat guarantees a steady inflow of contributions independent of market competition, creating an investment vehicle whose scale and strategy are functions of regional demographics and regulatory design rather than fundraising prowess.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Dresden
Corporate office
Am Wallgäßchen 1a-2b, 01097 Dresden, Germany
Principals
Dr. Jochim Thietz-Bartram
Chairman of the Board (Vorstandsvorsitzender)
Gabriele Titz
Deputy Chair of the Board
Birgit Piekara
Executive Secretary (Geschäftsführerin)
Markus Ackermand
Member of the Board
Markus Haselier
Member of the Board
Klaus Rotter
Member of the Board
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the Sächsisches Rechtsanwaltsversorgungswerk?
The fund is governed by a board chaired by Dr. Jochim Thietz-Bartram. Day-to-day management falls to Executive Secretary Birgit Piekara. Deputy Chair Gabriele Titz and three further board members complete the governing body. All board members have been identified through Altss research.
How is the SRV funded?
The scheme is funded entirely through mandatory contributions from its members — lawyers admitted to the bar in the Free State of Saxony. Membership is not optional. There is no evidence of external capital, voluntary top-ups, or government subsidies augmenting the contribution base.
Does the SRV disclose its asset allocation or total assets?
No. Neither total assets under management nor a breakdown of the investment portfolio are publicly disclosed. The fund's liability-driven mandate suggests a composition weighted toward fixed income and real assets, including direct ownership of its Dresden headquarters, but this remains unconfirmed.
What makes the SRV structurally different from other German pension schemes?
Its beneficiary pool is narrower than most: only attorneys registered in a single federal state. This creates a homogeneous liability structure with strong actuarial predictability but higher concentration risk compared to multi-professional or national schemes. Governance follows the classic Versorgungswerk model of self-administration.
Does the SRV co-invest or participate in club deals?
No co-investment or club-deal activity is publicly reported. German professional pension schemes typically invest through mandates and fund commitments rather than direct club deals. The SRV's member-only, contribution-funded model further limits the likelihood of discretionary co-investment programs.
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