Christoph F. Wetzler

Lawyer Partner

Marco Simonis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Investment Funds and Tax Law. Marco practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Marco Simonis since 2019. 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 Marco Simonis is held by other lawyers.

Marco Rückert specialises in legal real estate asset management, with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, advising on portfolio management, and optimising real estate portfolios. He represents clients in court on contentious real estate matters and advises on tenancy and lease law across all asset classes, including offices, retail, hotels, logistics, infrastructure, and residential properties, as well as on project developments and revitalisations. Rü...

Peter Waltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law and Real Estate Law. Peter practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Waltz since 2009. 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 Peter Waltz is held by other lawyers.

Dr Kai-Uwe Schneevogl specialises in offering advice to (public sector) clients and contractors regarding procurement for public sector contracts and implementation of infrastructure measures, industrial building projects and investor projects. InIn particular, he specialises in offering advice to public clients and bidders in the field of German and European procurement law, real estate law and special plant construction (food sector). Furthermore, Dr Kai-Uwe Schneevogl offers advice on all ...

Michal Hlásek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michal practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michal Hlásek 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 Michal Hlásek is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Johannes Frey advises clients on all aspects of tax controversy and international tax planning. He represents many of the largest multinational companies through the full range of tax controversy proceedings, including audits, administrative appeals, multilateral controls and judicial proceedings. Dr. Frey’s tax practice focuses on complex tax controversy matters, as well as international tax planning and cross-border mergers. He has co-authored numerous articles on a wide range of ...

Johannes Honzen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Johannes practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Johannes Honzen 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 Johannes Honzen is held by other lawyers.

Volker Serth has been a lawyer since 1991 and a specialist in employment law since 1995. As head of the employment law practice group at FPS, he advises companies on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, including drafting contracts, work regulations, remuneration systems, and handling terminations and settlements. He represents clients in dismissal cases and negotiates works agreements with works councils, especially regarding reorganisations and restructuring. Serth also ...

Dr. Christian Crones advises clients on a wide range of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border commercial agreements and alliances as well as venture and private equity financings. He also assists clients with complex compliance issues, in particular in a US/EU cross-border context, and with corporate law or bankruptcy-related and litigation matters. His practice involves clients in a variety of industries, with an increased focus on regulated and heavily technology-dri...