Andreas Ziegenhagen

Christoph v. Arnim advises on corporate, financing, and insolvency law, with additional expertise in the real estate, commercial, and financial sectors. He supports clients in complex transactions, restructurings, and reorganisations as part of an experienced legal team. With many years of advisory work and supervisory board experience in both private and public companies and cooperatives, v. Arnim is highly experienced in conducting shareholders' meetings and advising decision-makers. He spe...

Niklas Conrad is a partner in the litigation group. His practice ranges from strategic litigation advice and extrajudicial dispute resolution to rights enforcement and the representation of clients in court. Niklas assists national and international clients from all sectors and industries in the resolution of commercial disputes, including post M&A conflicts. He regularly advises clients in cross-border disputes and assists in the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Nikl...

Lawyer Partner

Martin Seyfarth chairs the German Public Policy Practice and co-chairs the German Energy Industry Group. He advises national and international companies on transactions, privatizations and large strategic industry and branch projects. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Mr. Seyfarth has successfully represented clients in a variety of complex deals in the corporate sector. Mr. Seyfarth has been the managing partner of the Berlin office since 2009.

Kati Beckmann is a partner in the German Finance Group with a focus on investment law, acquisition and corporate finance as well as financial restructurings. She advises sponsors and investors on fund formations, investments in and marketing of funds, as well as on regulatory requirements for specific institutional investors. Kati has also a wide-ranging experience in advising clients on the borrower and lender side regarding national and cross-border financing, refinancing transaction and in...

Elmar Bickert specializes in real estate and construction law including property related energy and environmental law. He has been dealing with the entire life cycle of real estate for many years with a particular focus on project development, financing, planning, construction, modernization, operation, management, use, as well as the acquisition and sale of property. His expertise covers real estate portfolios consisting of various asset classes and owned by national and international client...

Andrea Kirsch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Data Security and Privacy Law. Andrea practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Kirsch 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 Andrea Kirsch is held by other lawyers.

Martin Hamer is a Partner in the Environmental Group in Germany. He focuses on environmental matters including soil and groundwater contamination, environmental permits, nature protection, waste management, mining and climate protection. Martin represents clients in complex permit procedures vis-à-vis public authorities, environmental liability litigation and public law contract negotiations. In addition, he advises on environmental and other regulatory matters in corporate and real es...

Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Public Law. Sebastian practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann 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 Sebastian Lutz-Bachmann is held by other lawyers.

Ulrich Grau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice, Health Care Law and Pharmaceuticals Law. Ulrich practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ulrich Grau since 2017. 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 Ulrich Grau is held by other lawyers.