Christian Trenkel

Dr. Gerhard Hermann is a patent attorney based in Munich, Germany, with Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB . His practice focuses on intellectual property law , including patent opposition, revocation, and patent infringement proceedings, as well as matters related to trademark law. Dr. Hermann studied physics at the University of Stuttgart and earned his Ph.D. while serving as a research fellow supported by the German Research Association and the Max Planck Socie...

Arnold Asmussen is a partner at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Munich, where he focuses on Intellectual Property Law with an emphasis on patent matters. He began his professional training in intellectual property in 1996 and joined VOSSIUS & PARTNER in 1997. He qualified as a European Patent Attorney in 2003 and became a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and a European Trademark & Design Attorney in 2005. In 2007, he was admitted to the partners...

Hendrik Stamm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Law and Public Private Partnership. Hendrik practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Hendrik Stamm 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 Hendrik Stamm is held by other lawyers.

Benedikt Gatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Benedikt practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Benedikt Gatt 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 Benedikt Gatt is held by other lawyers.

Bernhard A. Guthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bernhard A. practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Bernhard A. Guthy 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 Bernhard A. Guthy is held by other lawyers.

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.

Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings. His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing. Ludwig has particular experience handling significant acquisition financings involving a range of debt structures, including unitranche/super senior structures. Prior to joining McDermott, he worked for oth...

Dr Michael Grünwald is partner in the Munich office of RITTERSHAUS. He specialises in real estate transactions and financing. His clients include real estate funds, owners of portfolio properties and property developers whom he advises on all issues associated with the acquisition and sale as well as the financing of portfolio properties or projects.

Dr. Johann Pitz is a partner at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Munich. He founded and developed the firm’s legal patent department and focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law and Litigation . His work centers on patent litigation, invalidity actions, and opposition proceedings before German civil courts, the Federal Patent Court, the European Patent Office, and the Federal Supreme Court. Admitted as an attorney-at-law in 1991, Dr. Pitz repre...

Christian W. Appelt is focused on personal counseling of SMEs in Germany and Europe in all aspects of Intellectual Property, especially Patents and Utility Models, and on representing and advising large, internationally active companies, especially from Japan, China, and the US. His technical concentration is on physics, mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer technology (ICT). Besides drafting and prosecuting patent applications, Christian W. Appelt especially concentrates on repre...