Alexander Shchavelev

Maximilian Menz advises in complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration. He also sits as an arbitrator. Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Maximilian worked in the media law and digital business practice of a leading law firm. Maximilian is profoundly experienced in conducting cross-border disputes. His practice also focuses on disputes arising out of the technology sector. He is in charge of legal tech at WACH UND MECKES. Maximilian speaks German...

Dr. Marcus von Welser was admitted to the bar in 2002 and was certified as an attorney specialized in intellectual property law in 2008. He advises and represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law, in particular copyright, trademark and competition law. He also has extensive experience in litigation and in negotiating contracts. His focus lies on judicial and out-of-court enforcement of intellectual property rights. He has long-time litigation experience before numerous distri...

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Insolvency Law Partner

Stefan Heyder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stefan, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ralf Heimann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Tax Practice. Ralf, 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 Ralf is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephan Schneller, founding partner, attorney-at-law (Germany), and certified IP attorney, has well over 20 years of in-depth working experience covering the full spectrum of intellectual property law, particular handling all types of trademarks, industrial designs, and unfair competition cases. He is full of passion and creativity in exercising his IP profession. Whether for multinational and mid-sized corporations, family held or one-person businesses, for strong striving startups, and rese...

Alexander Horn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Alexander, 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 Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Kamyar Abrar is a partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department, where he focuses on private equity and M&A transactions, including distressed transactions. He has handled numerous transactions in a variety of industries. He is also Co-Managing Partner of Germany. Kamyar also counsels clients on a wide variety of antitrust and compliance issues, ranging from mergers and acquisitions, B2B exchanges, joint ventures and distribution practices to civil litigation. He has re...

Gero Burwitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Gero, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gero is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Paul Tauchner graduated in chemistry at the University of Munich. He made his Ph.D. at the Institute of Organic Chemistry in 1974. After completing his training in the field of intellectual property protection in the firm of VOSSIUS & PARTNER, he was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) in 1977, a European Patent Attorney in 1978 and a European Trademark Attorney in 1994. Dr. Tauchner has been a partner in the firm since 1980. He works predominantly on oppos...