Frank Walk

Since 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, partner 2012 – 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, partner 2009 – 2011: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, salary partner 2008 – 2009: Syndicus / Head of transaction management at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (previously: Hypo Real Estate Bank AG) 2006 – 2007: International bank and finance holding (Hypo Real Estate Ho...

Dirk Pohl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Tax Law. Dirk practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Dirk Pohl 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 Dirk Pohl is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Georg Andreas Rauh is a German attorney at law based in Munich and a partner at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB . He joined the firm in January 2009 and became a partner in 2014. His practice focuses on Intellectual Property Law and Litigation , with an emphasis on patent disputes for national and international clients. Dr. Rauh advises clients in complex patent disputes before German infringement and nullity courts as well as proceedings before the Europea...

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...

Dr. Tobias Schönhaar is one of Germany's leading lawyers in venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Based in Munich, he advises national and international clients, from early-stage founders and business angels to established PE and VC funds and strategic investors, across every stage of the company lifecycle. His practice covers the full range of growth and transaction work: financing rounds, deal structuring, mezzanine and venture debt instruments, employee participation programs,...

Dr Otmar Bernhard is an experienced lawyer specialising in public construction and real estate law, as well as project development, with extensive expertise in environmental and nature conservation law. He served for many years as a member of the Bavarian State Parliament and held positions as State Secretary and State Minister for the Environment, Health and Consumer Protection. Before joining FPS, he was a partner at Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein for many years. Dr Bernhard is known for his in-...

Alexander Von Mühlendahl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. The practice of Professor Alexander von Mühlendahl, Dr. iur., J.D., LL.M. (Northwestern) includes providing advice and conducting litigation in the areas of German, European and international trademark, design and unfair competition law. In November 2005, Alexander von Mühlendahl joined BARDEHLE PAGENBERG, bringing with him more than four decades of professional ex...

Henning Hartwig’s practice involves prosecution and litigation of IP rights in the fields of trademark, design, copyright and unfair competition law. His practice focuses primarily on national and international industrial design law, particularly multinational design infringement proceedings as well as invalidity proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante and the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. As the editor of the four-v...

Dr Bernhard Laas (recommended Lawyer in Real Estate Law, since 2021) is one of the leading hospitality lawyers in Germany. He had a leading role in supporting some of the largest transactions in Germany, including the transaction of the hotel “Esplande” in Berlin or the “Vienna House” portfolio. Also, he was active in project developments like the “Hoxton” in Hamburg. Specialization: hospitality with a focus in real estate, hospitality transactions, hospita...

Frank Meckes is both a German lawyer and a graduate in business administration. He has extensive experience in litigation and arbitration. He advises local and international clients in complex commercial disputes, particularly in post-M&A disputes, capital markets disputes, cartel damages disputes, manager liability disputes and disputes in the energy sector. He acts for parties and also sits as an arbitrator in both domestic and international arbitration under the auspices of institution...