Best Lawyers in Germany for Corporate Law

Juliane Hubert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Juliane, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juliane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julian Gebauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Julian, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karsten Silbernagel advises German and international clients on complex domestic and cross‑border corporate transactions, with a primary focus on private M&A and other strategic transactions, including carve‑outs and joint ventures.

Max Oscar Zeisler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Max Oscar, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max Oscar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christian Koehler LL.M. is a lawyer at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He has been working in the M&A and Corporate Law practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner’s Berlin office since 2020. Christian Koehler is a specialist in M&A transactions and corporate law advising clients on corporate acquisitions and corporate actions. His clients include large and medium-sized firms, family offices, wealthy individuals, start-ups and investment companies. Chris...

Jens Magers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jens, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jens is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claudia Bracken is a senior associate in POELLATH's Munich office. She joined POELLATH in 2022. Her practice areas include mergers & acquisitions, as well as succession planning for family businesses, high net worth individuals, foundations and trusts. In her previous position as an associate at a leading international law firm, she was part of the global transactions team and gained valuable experience in transactions, in particular, in the healthcare and IT sector. Clients particularly ...

Marcel Gade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Marcel, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Manuel Nikoleyczik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Manuel, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Manuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Niklas Mangels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Niklas, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Niklas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alina Affeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Alina, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Being an Senior Associate in the German Corporate/M&A team, Lukas Gauert advises national and international clients in M&A transactions, the structuring of joint ventures and on all general corporate law matters. Furthermore, he focuses his practice on advising start-ups and on venture capital financings. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Lukas Gauert worked as a paralegal and legal clerk in both the Berlin and the New York offices of Greenberg Traurig.

Julius Raapke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Julius, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julius is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolin Compes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Carolin, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carolin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maria Kieslich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Maria, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fabian Liepe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Fabian, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Fabian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.