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Michael Leicht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Michael practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Leicht 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 Michael Leicht is held by other lawyers.

As a notary and lawyer Bernhard Naujack advises German and international clients, above all small to medium-sized family-run companies. His forte is the development of solutions in the field of company and property law, particularly when it comes to solving conflicts and undertaking transactions. He also advises clients on matters involving inheritance law, drawing up last wills and testaments, handling estates subject to inheritance, designing prenuptial agreements, partnership contracts and...

Aliresa Fatemi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Aliresa practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Aliresa Fatemi 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 Aliresa Fatemi is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Stein specialises in IP law, the German Act Against Unfair Competition, distribution law, and general contract law, advising and representing clients both in and out of court. His clients include clothing, beauty, and sporting goods companies, as well as brand licensors and licensees from the consumer goods, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. He also advises franchise companies, logistics firms, event companies, musicians, influencers, actors, athletes, and fashion designers. Thomas is bas...

Aline Fritz’s mandates include public procurement law as well as European state aid law and subsidy law. She advises the public sector and subsidy recipients on the implementation of procurement procedures, as well as bidders in all phases of the procedure. Fritz has extensive experience in representing clients before various public procurement chambers and public procurement tribunals in the higher regional courts. She regularly holds lectures and training courses on public procurement...

Volker Szpak has been working as a lawyer and tax advisor in Friedrich Graf von Westphalen's Frankfurt office since 2026 and is a partner in the firm. He primarily advises clients in the areas of tax law, corporate law, and real estate law.

Dr Oliver Wolff-Rojczyk has extensive expertise in IT law, copyright, software and licensing law, competition law, trademark law, and commercial IP law. He primarily advises and represents rights holders in exploiting and enforcing their IP rights in civil and criminal proceedings, particularly regarding product piracy and IT compliance. He also supports IT companies in complex projects and represents clients in related litigation. Additionally, he advises on cybercrime matters, including man...

Christian Schmitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Christian practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Schmitt since 2021. 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 Christian Schmitt is held by other lawyers.

Max Stein acts for companies and governments in complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters, including investment arbitration. In particular, he has handled disputes involving corporate, energy, capital markets, construction and public international law. Mr. Stein also serves as an arbitrator.

Ulf Gibhardt studied law at Christian-Albrecht University in Kiel (Germany). He additionally studied business administration at the distance teaching university FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany), completing his studies in 2005 with a thesis on tax-oriented structures for the acquisition of shares and interests. His legal training included working for a law firm in Shanghai (China). He was admitted to the German Bar in 2002, as a tax advisor in 2005, and as a civil-law notary in 2015. Ul...