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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...

Kian Tauser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Investment Funds, Restructuring and Insolvency Law and Tax Law. Kian practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Kian Tauser 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 Kian Tauser is held by other lawyers.

Criminal defense since 2007 During this time I was able to learn and experience a great deal – experiences that shaped me, sharpened my understanding of criminal law and influenced my current way of working. My path to criminal defense, however, began much earlier. Even during my studies in Konstanz, I consistently focused on criminal law. During my legal traineeship, I also deliberately chose placements with a criminal law focus – including a renowned criminal defense lawyer spec...

Andrea Pomana is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust & Competition Law as well as Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrea, 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 Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ricarda Christine Schelzke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice. Ricarda Christine practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ricarda Christine Schelzke since 2023. 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 Rica...

Dr Detlef Koch has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Frankfurt office since 2026. He primarily advises clients in the areas of corporate law, M&A, real estate and construction law, as well as insolvency law and restructuring.

Victoria Johnson is a specialist lawyer for information technology law, TÜV-certified data protection officer and auditor, and certified whistleblowing officer based in Berlin. While completing a part-time doctorate in commercial law focused on fundamental rights, she advises public and private sector clients—from start-ups to international corporations—on all aspects of digitisation, IT law, and data protection. Her expertise includes contract drafting, data protection manag...

Dr. Peter Gey's practice focuses on European and German antitrust and competition law, European state aid law and regulation, with emphasis on the pharmaceutical and agro-chemical industries and the life science sector. Dr. Gey also has substantial experience in public procurement law, in particular in relation to tenders of German public health funds for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Dr. Joerg Hanke focuses on domestic and cross-border bank finance matters, in particular multilayered bank/bond leveraged acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending, including corporate refinancings and restructurings. Prior to joining Skadden, Dr. Hanke worked in the banking department of another major international law firm and was based in its Frankfurt office. During his time at his previous law firm, he was seconded to Credit Suisse, London and to KfW. Prior t...

Bernd Knipp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Bernd practices law in Bad Homburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Bernd Knipp 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 Bernd Knipp is held by other lawyers.