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Sebastian Löcherbach, LL.M. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Sebastian practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Sebastian Löcherbach, LL.M. 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 Sebastian Löcherbach, LL.M. is held by other lawyers.

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

Dr Maximilian Gutsche specialises in commercial tenancy law, private building law as well as architects’ and engineering law. He represents real estate companies, project developers, property developers, industrial companies, project controllers, architects and engineers, public housing associations, institutional investors, and financial institutions. His main areas of activity are the provision of project-related legal advice as well as dealing with topics involving project developmen...

Stephan Rau is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Munich office and Chair of the firm’s European Healthcare Practice. He focuses in advising on private equity/ M&A transactions, and regulatory in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His clients include private equity and strategic investors, healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and university institutions. Due to his experience, Stephan Rau is recognized as a leadi...

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

Dr Matthias Bruse is a founding partner of POELLATH (formerly P+P Pöllath + Partners). He has practiced corporate law since 1984 and has decades of expertise in transactions with a focus on private equity investments and family-owned businesses. In addition, he is also highly regarded for his corporate law advice, often with regard to succession issues. Matthias is also active as arbitrator, in particular with respect to post-M&A disputes. He is frequently ranked as one of the preemi...

Thomas Helck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Thomas practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Helck 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 Thomas Helck is held by other lawyers.

Certified Specialist Lawyer for Corporate and Commercial Law (Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht). Certified Specialist Lawyer for Banking and Capital Market Law (Fachanwalt für Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht). Professional experience with lawfirms in Munich, Hamburg and New York. Doctorate (Dr. jur.) at University of Würzburg, Germany. Law School at University of Passau and Würzburg, Germany. Impressum: SLB Kloepper Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, HRB 173060, beim...

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...

Michael Rüberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Michael practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rüberg 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 Michael Rüberg is held by other lawyers.