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Victoria Johnson is a specialist lawyer for information technology law, TÜV-certified data protection officer and auditor, and certified whistleblowing officer based in Berlin. While completing a part-time doctorate in commercial law focused on fundamental rights, she advises public and private sector clients—from start-ups to international corporations—on all aspects of digitisation, IT law, and data protection. Her expertise includes contract drafting, data protection manag...

Dr Georg von und zu Franckenstein has been working in the field of real estate and administrative law since 1996. His main focus area is consultation on investments (development, purchase, rental, operation, etc.) in healthcare real estate and operations. He has particular expertise with regard to the special legal requirements relating to the development, acquisition, operation and restructuring of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

John Büttner advises on all aspects of national and international business tax law, including areas where it intersects with corporate and inheritance law. He has many years of experience in international tax law, criminal tax law, tax litigation, the taxation of restructurings, real estate taxation, and the taxation of capital investments. In addition, Mr Büttner advises private clients, families, and family businesses on ongoing tax matters, including asset structuring, (corporate...

Werner Bachmann is a lawyer with extensive legal and technical expertise in the field of information technology, currently focusing on cyber security and artificial intelligence. In 26 years of legal practice, he has played a leading role in countless projects accompanying the digital transformation of economic sectors ranging from telecommunications to financial services, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare. His expertise includes software technology—its development, licensing, an...

Criminal defense since 2007 During this time I was able to learn and experience a great deal – experiences that shaped me, sharpened my understanding of criminal law and influenced my current way of working. My path to criminal defense, however, began much earlier. Even during my studies in Konstanz, I consistently focused on criminal law. During my legal traineeship, I also deliberately chose placements with a criminal law focus – including a renowned criminal defense lawyer spec...

Katharina Lanio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Katharina practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Katharina Lanio since 2022. 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 Katharina Lanio is held by other lawyers.

Thilo Zimmermann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Thilo practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thilo Zimmermann since 2022. 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 Thilo Zimmermann is held by other lawyers.

Stefan Dingel is a dedicated lawyer in information technology law, providing guidance on the creation, negotiation, and execution of intricate IT projects. His focus encompasses infrastructure outsourcing, application and business process outsourcing, system integration, framework agreements, XaaS, cloud computing, agile methodologies, and joint ventures. Located in Frankfurt and part of FPS, Stefan applies his years of in-house experience to seamlessly integrate into project teams. Known for...

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

Caspar Schmelzer focuses primarily on capital markets transactions, advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, automotive, consumer goods, financial and manu­facturing. In recognition of his work, Mr. Schmelzer was named to Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 for Capital Markets Law.