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Bernt Paudtke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Bernt, 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 Bernt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Stephan Viskorf is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. Together with Christoph Philipp , Stephan is head of the Munich Private Clients team. The team specializes in providing holistic advice to high-net-worth individuals, especially family entrepreneurs and their mostly complex international asset structures. “Our clients can expect advice that comprehensively considers not only all legal aspects but - as our experience shows - also all personal aspects that family life itself, and the ...

Thomas Helck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Thomas, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Stefan Müller is a European Patent Attorney and German Patent Attorney at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Munich, where he has been practicing since 2008. His work focuses on Intellectual Property Law, particularly patent prosecution and contentious proceedings before the European Patent Office. Dr. Müller was admitted as a European Patent Attorney in 2013 and as a German Patent Attorney in 2017. He advises clients on patent matters throughout ...

Dr. A. Olrik Vogel Attorney Certified specialist in building and architects’ law Partner Specialists area : Private building and architectural law, r eal estate and residential property law I advise contractors, clients and planners on private construction and architectural law and represent them both in and out of court. I have particular experience in the defence of liability claims against architects and engineers. However, my particular expertise lies in the interface between proper...

Carl-Richard Haarmann focuses on infringement proceedings in patent and trade mark law, and on trade mark portfolio management. He studied law in Freiburg, Heidelberg, Leuven, and Münster. He spent part of the period of his studies in Canada and South Africa. His dissertation dealt with particular aspects of contract law. Carl-Richard Haarmann has been practising law at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT since 1997. His work as a partner comprises the management of trade mark portfolios of internat...

Friedrich A. Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Friedrich A., 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 Friedrich A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cornelia Kinast is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Cornelia, 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 Cornelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Dirk Harmsen is a German Patent Attorney based in Munich and a partner at VOSSIUS & PARTNER Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB since 2008. He is an authorized representative before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). His practice focuses on Intellectual Property Law and Pharmaceuticals Law, advising clients on the protection and enforcement of patent rights in Europe and Germany. Dr. Harmsen works extensively on patent g...

Dr Michael Best is a partner at POELLATH in Munich since 2002. He has many years of experience in national and international tax law. He focuses on tax advice for private equity funds, their investors and carry-holders on all relevant tax aspects. Another main aspect of his professional tax advice lies in cross-border tax structuring for the acquisition of companies and real estate packages. Michael is regularly listed in renowned tax rankings and has an excellent reputation in the market due...