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Michael Schmidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Schmidt since 2010. 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 Michael Schmidt is held by other lawyers.

Dr Detlef Koch is Partner and Head of BEITEN BURKHARDT's Frankfurt office and member of the Corporate / M&A practice group. His focus includes corporate and real estate transactions, advice to and disputes between company bodies as well as companies in the real estate sector. He particularly advises his national and international clients on legal questions regarding transactions, corporate restructurings and aspects of corporate governance.

Volker Szpak has been working as a lawyer and tax advisor in Friedrich Graf von Westphalen's Frankfurt office since 2026 and is a partner in the firm. He primarily advises clients in the areas of tax law, corporate law, and real estate law.

Thomas Stein specialises in IP law, the German Act Against Unfair Competition, distribution law, and general contract law, advising and representing clients both in and out of court. His clients include clothing, beauty, and sporting goods companies, as well as brand licensors and licensees from the consumer goods, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. He also advises franchise companies, logistics firms, event companies, musicians, influencers, actors, athletes, and fashion designers. Thomas is bas...

Kay-Uwe Neumann specializes in representing and advising foreign and domestic companies, particularly listed German stock corporations, in corporate and commercial law matters and on group law. He advises clients on public takeovers and subsequent structural and integration measures under stock corporation law, including the implementation of (merger law) squeeze-out procedures, the conclusion of control and profit transfer procedures and restructuring. This advice also includes litigation re...

Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthias practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg 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 Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg is held by other lawyers.

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...

Bolko Ehlgen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Bolko practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Bolko Ehlgen 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 Bolko Ehlgen is held by other lawyers.

Atif Wolfgang Bhatti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Atif Wolfgang practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Atif Wolfgang Bhatti 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 Atif Wolfgang Bhatti is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Johannes Frey advises clients on all aspects of tax controversy and international tax planning. He represents many of the largest multinational companies through the full range of tax controversy proceedings, including audits, administrative appeals, multilateral controls and judicial proceedings. Dr. Frey’s tax practice focuses on complex tax controversy matters, as well as international tax planning and cross-border mergers. He has co-authored numerous articles on a wide range of ...