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Dr. Michael Schmidt, Schmidt Taxlaw, Frankfurt am Main. Michael's professional experiences includes 29 years of cross-border tax practice. He began his career as a tax lawyer in leading international law firms. In 2013 he founded his own firm Schmidt Taxlaw. Michael advises his German and foreign clients in particular with respect to their various cross-border issues including estate planning and the corresponding corporate work. Michael is double-qualified both as a lawyer and a certified ta...

Susanne Werry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law. Susanne, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susanne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia Zerwell advises clients on complex building projects from the drafting of the contract to project conclusion. Her work also covers litigation as well as assistance with tendering and contract awarding review procedures. Her circle of clients includes investors and legal entities established under private law as well as insurance companies and public-sector bodies.

Werner Bachmann is a lawyer with extensive legal and technical expertise in the field of information technology, currently focusing on cyber security and artificial intelligence. In 26 years of legal practice, he has played a leading role in countless projects accompanying the digital transformation of economic sectors ranging from telecommunications to financial services, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare. His expertise includes software technology—its development, licensing, an...

Peter Gumnior is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Peter, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander Schlee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law and Debt and Equity. Alexander, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. 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.

Christiane Boemke has pursued her passion for trade mark and competition law since her LLM studies in Boston. She joined FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG in 2005 as part of the IP team and focuses on providing guidance in all areas of intellectual property law. In trade mark matters, Christiane works with clients from a range of industries to develop effective trade mark strategies, manage national and international applications, defend registered trade marks, and handle infring...

Dr. Annette Bödeker is partner in the Frankfurt office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She is a renowned expert for corporate and M&A. She joined from Arnold & Porter where she has been responsible for the Corporate and M&A business at Arnold & Porter’s sole German office. She started her career with Hengeler Mueller, moving on to Linklaters where she was made partner practising in the Corporate/M&A group for a number of years. Dr. Bödeker h...

Annekatrin Pelster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Annekatrin, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annekatrin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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