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Maximilian Menz advises in complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration. He also sits as an arbitrator. Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Maximilian worked in the media law and digital business practice of a leading law firm. Maximilian is profoundly experienced in conducting cross-border disputes. His practice also focuses on disputes arising out of the technology sector. He is in charge of legal tech at WACH UND MECKES. Maximilian speaks German...

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...

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...

Wolfgang von Meibom joined Vossius & Partner as of counsel in March 2014. He is a firmly established figure in national and international patent law. Prior to joining Vossius & Partner, he served in the law firm of Bird & Bird as Chairman of Bird & Bird Germany and Co-Head of the International IP Group. Wolfgang von Meibom has been involved in many national and international patent disputes and the development of patent strategies in Europe, USA and Asia. In addition, he is al...

Christian Rybak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice, Health Care Law and Pharmaceuticals Law. Christian, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thilo Pfordte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Thilo, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thilo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steffen Woitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Steffen, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steffen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Jansen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Thomas, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Wolfgang Patzelt is partner in the Munich office of RITTERSHAUS. He is a specialist lawyer for administrative law and advises project developers and investors on the fast and legally secure enforcement and structuring of building law. He advises projects in the residential/commercial/industrial sectors as well as in the renewable energy sector, primarily wind power and photovoltaics. He also represents municipalities in urban planning law. In addition to drafting development plans, he spe...

Robert is a specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law and has many years of experience in litigation. He advises German and international clients in complex commercial disputes, in particular in the areas of insolvency law and corporate law (shareholder disputes, manager liability and in connection with corporate transactions and restructuring processes), commercial law (in particular international commercial transactions) and banking law. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in ...