Best Lawyers in Germany for Corporate Law
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Alexandra Prato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alexandra practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra Prato since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra Prato is held by other lawyers.
Max Oscar Zeisler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Max Oscar practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Max Oscar Zeisler since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Max Oscar Zeisler is held by other lawyers.
Franz Kleinschmidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Franz practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Franz Kleinschmidt since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Franz Kleinschmidt is held by other lawyers.
Robert Feind is a senior associate in the M&A/Corporate Practice. He advises international and German clients on private equity and M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and all aspects of corporate and transformation law. Robert has a particular focus on the health care and life sciences sectors, where he supports strategic and financial investors in complex transactions. With additional qualifications as a Polish lawyer and certified translator for the Polish ...
Niklas Mangels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Niklas practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Niklas Mangels since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Niklas Mangels is held by other law...
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...
Johanna Hennighausen is a lawyer at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She has been working in the corporate law practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen’s Freiburg office since 2017. Johanna Hennighausen is a specialist advising clients in M&A and company acquisitions, national and international commercial law, international business law, litigation and arbitration. Her clients include startups as well as large international companies. She speaks German, English and French.
Peter Zingel is a Senior Associate in the German Private Funds Practice Group. He advises sponsors and investors on complex fund formations, investments in private debt, private equity and real estate funds and all questions of fund regulation, investment law and insurance supervisory law. His focus is also on German and European ESG regulation of investment funds. Peter also has extensive experience in M&A deals and corporate law. Prior to building an expertise in the area of investment ...
Jan-Eckhard Wegener is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Jan-Eckhard practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jan-Eckhard Wegener since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jan-Eckhard Wegener is held by other lawyers.
Dr Marcel Duplois , a lawyer and tax adviser, joined the team at GRÄFE Tax & Legal as a partner in June 2026. Dr Marcel Duplois was a member of POELLATH’s Frankfurt Private Clients team for many years. He primarily advises family businesses and companies on estate planning, asset structuring and corporate governance matters. His other areas of expertise include national and international tax law, as well as advising foundations and non-profit organisations.
Marcel Heinol is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Marcel practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Marcel Heinol since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marcel Heinol is held by other lawyers.
Alina Affeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Alina practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alina Affeld since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alina Affeld is held by other lawyers.
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