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Jan Henning Martens is a partner in the corporate law / M&A department of the Freiburg office. He particularly advises medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. His practice includes corporate law, M&A, international commercial law, regulatory advice, compliance and start-up support, including financing rounds and ESOPs. Further, Jan Henning supports investors in their acquisition of shares in startups. Jan Henning Martens is the author of numerous publications and a ...

Dr Mario Riechmann has been working as a lawyer and partner in Friedrich Graf von Westphalen's Frankfurt office since 2026. He primarily advises clients in the areas of corporate law, M&A, business law, as well as real estate and construction law.

Dr Pierre-André Brandt has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Düsseldorf office since 2025. He primarily advises clients on real estate transactions and real estate project developments, as well as commercial tenancy law. Other areas of focus in his work include real estate asset management and leasehold structuring. He speaks German, English and Norwegian.

Hanno Timner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Hanno practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Hanno Timner since 2014. 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 Hanno Timner is held by other lawyers.

Carsten Grave is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Carsten practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Carsten Grave 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 Carsten Grave is held by other lawyers.

Dr Myrna Meyer is an expert in intellectual property, with a focus on competition, trademark, copyright, and IT law. She advises and represents national and international companies—particularly in the luxury and consumer goods sectors—ranging from major corporations to start-ups. Dr Meyer assists clients with marketing strategies, product development, communication, advertising, and international contract drafting. She represents clients in and out of court, prioritising practical...

Hans-Georg Kauffeld studied at the universities of Bayreuth and Freiburg, he took his doctorate at the University of Freiburg (Dr. jur.). He then worked as a research assistant at the Institute for Commercial and Business Law of the University of Freiburg.

Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings. His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing. Ludwig has particular experience handling significant acquisition financings involving a range of debt structures, including unitranche/super senior structures. Prior to joining McDermott, he worked for oth...