Christopher Tallen

Viviane Freifrau von Aretin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Viviane Freifrau practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Viviane Freifrau von Aretin 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 Viviane Freifrau von Aretin is held by other lawyers.

Maximilian L. Reidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Maximilian L. practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Maximilian L. Reidt since 2025. 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 Maximilian L. Reidt is held by other lawyers.

John Büttner advises on all aspects of national and international business tax law, including areas where it intersects with corporate and inheritance law. He has many years of experience in international tax law, criminal tax law, tax litigation, the taxation of restructurings, real estate taxation, and the taxation of capital investments. In addition, Mr Büttner advises private clients, families, and family businesses on ongoing tax matters, including asset structuring, (corporate...

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...

Dr. Stefan Fickert (born 1969) is a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney based in Munich with Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB . His practice focuses on Intellectual Property Law , including patent matters involving complex chemical and scientific technologies. Dr. Fickert studied organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry at the University of Erlangen/Nürnberg and the University of Rennes in France. He completed his diploma thesis in the fie...

Constanze Püschel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice. Constanze practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Constanze Püschel 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 Constanze Püschel is held by other lawyers.

Petra Ostermaier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Data Security and Privacy Law. Petra practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Petra Ostermaier 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 Petra Ostermaier is held by other lawyers.

Gerhard Gündel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gerhard practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Gerhard Gündel 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 Gerhard Gündel is held by other lawyers.

France—its culture, language and way of life—has fascinated Dr Frank Hagemann since his youth. It was therefore a fortunate coincidence when the Hamburg-based law firm Seelig, that later merged with FPS, was seeking support in trade mark law for the French market at just the right time, allowing him to combine his professional and personal interests. While his international work is wide-ranging, Dr Hagemann has always placed particular emphasis on maintaining and expanding his Fre...

Dr Pierre-André Brandt has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Düsseldorf office since 2025. He primarily advises clients on real estate transactions and real estate project developments, as well as commercial tenancy law. Other areas of focus in his work include real estate asset management and leasehold structuring. He speaks German, English and Norwegian.