Antonio Camillo Backer-Schäfer

Michael Kobler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Michael Kobler’s main areas of practice involve advising German and international clients on patent litigation, drafting license agreements and other IP-related agreements, advising clients on matters relating to employee invention law and unfair competition law. He cooperates with the firm’s patent attorneys in proceedings relating to cross-border actions, enforcement of paten...

Born in 1972, Law School University of Munich (first state examination 1998). Additional studies of business administration at the University Hagen. Doctorate in 2006, certified specialist lawyer for labour law since 2006, certified specialist lawyer for Corporate and Commercial Law since 2021.

Dr. Karl J. T. Wach has long-standing experience in complex litigation and arbitration. His main areas of practice include banking and finance disputes, disputes in the energy sector, capital market disputes, post-M&A disputes, commercial disputes, manager liability disputes and cartel damages disputes. In domestic and international arbitrations, Karl acts for parties and also sits as an arbitrator. He is a member of the Munich Arbitration Circle (Wissenschaftlicher Gesprächskreis Sc...

Axel Czarnetzki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Information Technology Law. Axel practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Axel Czarnetzki 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 Axel Czarnetzki is held by other lawyers.

Gerald Herrmann serves as Associated Partner in POELLATH's Munich office. He advises on national and international tax law. He specializes in advising on and structuring cross-border M&A transactions with a focus on private equity. In addition, Gerald advises national and international private equity houses, as well as German carry holders on German tax issues. Gerald's professional strength lies, in particular, in his legal and tax training and his broad knowledge and experience base, wh...

Niels Malkomes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Attorney. Dr. Niels Malkomes’ practice focuses on patent litigation proceedings, nullity proceedings and nullity appeal proceedings at the German Federal Court of Justice, as well as opposition and opposition appeal proceedings. His experience gained in various patent infringement and nullity proceedings with international background, particularly in the sector of telecommunications, smartphones and tab...

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Insolvency Law Partner

Born in 1970 Law studies at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich Legal internship in Munich From 1998 to 2000 freelance work at the Munich office of the international law firm Linklaters 2000: Lawyer in Munich at Wendler Tremml Rechtsanwälte, Munich 2001: doctoral degree (Dr. jur.) from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich 2004: Partner at Wendler Tremml Rechtsanwälte, Munich Since 2007: Lecturer at DeutscheAnwaltAkademie for IT law 2011: Founding partner of TCI Rechtsanwälte...

Dr Matthias Bruse is a founding partner of POELLATH (formerly P+P Pöllath + Partners). He has practiced corporate law since 1984 and has decades of expertise in transactions with a focus on private equity investments and family-owned businesses. In addition, he is also highly regarded for his corporate law advice, often with regard to succession issues. Matthias is also active as arbitrator, in particular with respect to post-M&A disputes. He is frequently ranked as one of the preemi...

Christian Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christian practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Becker 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 Becker is held by other lawyers.