Barbara Dunkel

Dr. Thomas M. Schmid Attorney Partner Specialists area : Mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, capital market law, corporate law I specialise in advising on M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. My clients include national and international companies as well as private equity/venture capital funds and start-ups, which I advise on (cross-border) transactions. In addition, I advise on venture and growth capital/corporate venture investments, but also h...

Ulrike Dörrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Ulrike, 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 Ulrike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Dirk Pohl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Tax Law. Dirk, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dirk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Maximilian Haag, LL.M. is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. He primarily advises on national and international tax law, as well as on business successions and estate planning. His work includes the establishment, reorganization or dissolution of family-owned corporate structures, as well as matrimonial property law and advice on wills. Due to his great passion for international affairs and not least because of his own professional stays in the USA, Canada, and Israel, Maximilian often advis...

Erich Fritsche is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Erich, 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 Erich is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Since 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, partner 2003 – 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, partner 1992 – 2002: Tax consultant 1990 – 1991: Larger accounting firm, tax consultant and auditor 1985 – 1989: Rädler, Raupach & Partner, Munich, auditing department with tax consulting activities

Since 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, partner 2012 – 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, partner 2009 – 2011: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, salary partner 2008 – 2009: Syndicus / Head of transaction management at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (previously: Hypo Real Estate Bank AG) 2006 – 2007: International bank and finance holding (Hypo Real Estate Ho...

Roland Gerold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law and Real Estate Law. Roland, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roland is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.