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Dr. Gerhard Hermann studied physics at the University of Stuttgart and received his Ph.D. as a research fellow sponsored by the German Research Association and the Max Planck Society at the Max Planck Institute of Materials Science in Stuttgart. He did research work at the Nuclear Research Center in Karlsruhe and at the Institute Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, France. After his training in the firm of VOSSIUS & PARTNER, he was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) an...

Dr. Christian Ostermaier Attorney Certified specialist in labour law Certified specialist in commercial and corporate law Solicitor (England and Wales) Specialists areas : Labour law, corporate law, M&A As a certified specialist in commercial and corporate law, I have been advising companies of all legal forms and sizes, in particular medium-sized companies and their shareholders, on all matters of corporate law, especially in corporate transactions, for over 15 years. Together with my te...

Armin Freiherr von Grießenbeck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Armin, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Armin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jan Schinköth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity Law. Jan, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Philipp von Braunschweig is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. For over 25 years, he acts as a trusted advisor to well-known entrepreneurial families, management teams and, in particular, private equity funds on transactional M&A, venture capital with a focus on leveraged buy-outs and private equity, including management equity programs. He is consistently ranked among the leading lawyers for his private equity and M&A practice. Philipp is a member of the German-American Lawyers' Associ...

Frank Metz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Frank, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Tim Kaufhold is a partner and co-lead in M&A and private equity at POELLATH in Munich. He primarily advises private equity investors on M&A transactions and corporate law as well as management teams within the context of private equity transactions. Tim has been listed several times in relevant rankings for his expertise in the M&A and private equity sector. Clients appreciate his comprehensive economic understanding, as well as his pragmatic approach to finding solutions.

Alexander studied law at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich and the Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy). He completed his legal clerkship in the Munich Higher Regional Court district. Since being admitted to the bar in 2014, he initially worked as a partner in a national commercial law firm from 2021 until the end of 2023. Alexander joined avocado rechtsanwälte at the beginning of 2024. Alexander is an expert in real estate law and advises his clients on real estate ...

Wolfgang von Meibom joined Vossius & Partner as of counsel in March 2014. He is a firmly established figure in national and international patent law. Prior to joining Vossius & Partner, he served in the law firm of Bird & Bird as Chairman of Bird & Bird Germany and Co-Head of the International IP Group. Wolfgang von Meibom has been involved in many national and international patent disputes and the development of patent strategies in Europe, USA and Asia. In addition, he is al...

Dr. Johann Pitz has, as a partner of the firm, established the legal patent department of Vossius&Partner based on many years of litigation experience before civil courts, the Federal Patent Court, the European Patent Office as well as the Federal Supreme Court. He has been attorney-at-law since 1991 and represents German as well as international clients in patent litigation, invalidation and opposition proceedings in specially tailored teams with European Patent Attorneys qualified in al...