Diana Felsenstein

Johannes Heselberger represents clients in patent infringement proceedings before German courts in the first and second instance and gives advice and support to them in legal appeal proceedings and in complaints against denial of leave to legal appeal proceedings before the German Federal Court of Justice. Since the start of the UPC system on June 1, 2023, he has also represented clients in infringement and nullity proceedings before the Unified Patent Court. In addition, Johannes Heselberger...

Jana Grieb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice, Health Care Law and Pharmaceuticals Law. Jana practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jana Grieb 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 Jana Grieb is held by other lawyers.

Ralf Heimann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Tax Practice. Ralf practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ralf Heimann 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 Ralf Heimann is held by other lawyers.

Simone Schäfer , partner of the trademark and design department of VOSSIUS & PARTNER , can look back on an expertise in this field since 1999. The focus of her work is the prosecution and enforcement of trademarks and designs with a strong emphasis on the monetization of IP rights, in particular license agreements, design development and IP purchase contracts. She frequently develops complex custom-tailored IP landscapes and provides her clients with competitive analysis. Simone Sch&...

Dr. Wolfgang Patzelt is partner in the Munich office of RITTERSHAUS. He is a specialist lawyer for administrative law and advises project developers and investors on the fast and legally secure enforcement and structuring of building law. He advises projects in the residential/commercial/industrial sectors as well as in the renewable energy sector, primarily wind power and photovoltaics. He also represents municipalities in urban planning law. In addition to drafting development plans, he spe...

Dr Michael Best is a partner at POELLATH in Munich since 2002. He has many years of experience in national and international tax law. He focuses on tax advice for private equity funds, their investors and carry-holders on all relevant tax aspects. Another main aspect of his professional tax advice lies in cross-border tax structuring for the acquisition of companies and real estate packages. Michael is regularly listed in renowned tax rankings and has an excellent reputation in the market due...

Niels Malkomes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Attorney. Dr. Niels Malkomes’ practice focuses on patent litigation proceedings, nullity proceedings and nullity appeal proceedings at the German Federal Court of Justice, as well as opposition and opposition appeal proceedings. His experience gained in various patent infringement and nullity proceedings with international background, particularly in the sector of telecommunications, smartphones and tab...

Raphael Baumgartner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Raphael practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Raphael Baumgartner since 2027. 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 Raphael Baumgartner is held by other lawyers.

Lawyer and tax advisor Dr. Jack Schiffer is Of Counsel to the firm. His area of practice includes mergers & acquisitions, all areas of corporate law, restructuring law as well as private equity. He has many years of experience in national and international M&A transactions involving strategic and financial investors, including private equity funds. His international focus has been on the USA, China, Austria and Italy. Dr. Schiffer has comprehensively advised multinational corporations...

Born in 1972, Law School University of Munich (first state examination 1998). Additional studies of business administration at the University Hagen. Doctorate in 2006, certified specialist lawyer for labour law since 2006, certified specialist lawyer for Corporate and Commercial Law since 2021.