People

Olena Tokman

Partner

Frankfurt

Areas of focus

Advises fund managers on the structuring and formation of investment funds.

Advises institutional investors on investing in investment funds.

Provides regulatory advice to fund and asset managers as well as institutional investors.

Provides comprehensive advice on regulatory matters related to investment funds.

Olena Tokman advises fund managers, institutional investors, and financial institutions on investment funds and related regulatory matters. Her practice focuses on the structuring, formation, and ongoing operation of regulated and unregulated investment funds, as well as fund structures and investment platforms in the real estate, private equity, infrastructure, and private debt sectors. She also advises on related insurance investment questions, corporate and transactional matters.

Before joining McDermott, Olena worked with several international law firms in Frankfurt. She also led the legal and compliance function of a German alternative investment fund manager focused on real estate funds. She brings more than 18 years of experience advising clients on regulatory and transactional matters.

“I can attest to Olena Tokman’s outstanding dedication to supporting clients with practical solutions, commercial approach and willingness to go above and beyond to deliver the best possible outcome.”

Client in Chambers Europe

Ranked in

Ranked in

Chambers Europe, Germany: Investment Funds, 2026

Recognized in

Recognized in

Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™,  Real Estate, 2021–2026

Recognized in

Recognized in

Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™,  Investment Funds, 2026

Results

Olena advised inter alia:

  • Aurelius Private Equity*
  • BASF Pensionskasse*
  • BNP Paribas REIM*
  • CBRE Investment Management*
  • DWS*
  • Helaba Invest*
  • HSBC INKA*
  • IntReal*
  • Montagu*
  • PGIM*
  • Rantum Capital*
  • Tikehau*
  • TUI*
  • Union Investment*
  • Universal-Investment*
  • Zurich Versicherungsgruppe*
*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.
Recognitions
  • Chambers Europe, Germany: Investment Funds, 2026
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™,  Germany: Real Estate, 2021–2026
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™,  Germany: Mergers & Acquisitions, 2021
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™,  Germany: Investment Funds, 2026
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
  • Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg, Second State Exam
  • Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, First State Exam
Admissions
  • Germany
Languages
  • German
  • English
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian