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Dr. Peter Gey's practice focuses on European and German antitrust and competition law, European state aid law and regulation, with emphasis on the pharmaceutical and agro-chemical industries and the life science sector. Dr. Gey also has substantial experience in public procurement law, in particular in relation to tenders of German public health funds for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Dr. Ulrich Ziegler is a certified lawyer focusing on labour law with more than 25 years of experience in the field. He provides advice to both German and foreign companies in individual as well as collective labour law issues and in labour law disputes with employees and employee representatives. Dr. Ziegler has significant experience with the employment-related aspects of M&A and cross-border transactions, and restructuring measures, such as site closures and plant relocations, including...

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.

Annette Rölz is Partner for employment law at the Frankfurt office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner mbB. She joined FGvW in 2020 after working for Ulrich Weber & Partner mbB for 15 years. Annette Rölz advises on individual and collective employment law and litigates throughout Germany. In addition, she advises companies on legal structuring issues (including reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations) as well as on the negotiation of business agreemen...

Heiko Reiter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Heiko practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Heiko Reiter since 2024. 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 Heiko Reiter is held by other lawyers.

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Michal Hlásek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michal practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michal Hlásek 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 Michal Hlásek is held by other lawyers.

Ulrich Johann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Ulrich practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ulrich Johann 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 Ulrich Johann is held by other lawyers.

Lars Weber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lars practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Lars Weber 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 Lars Weber is held by other lawyers.

Dr Gerrit Ponath is Partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen‘s Frankfurt a.M. office. His area of expertise comprises legal advice to individuals and (family-owned) companies on all aspects of national and international estate planning and wealth succession as well as on tax-efficient structuring of assets. He furthermore focuses on providing legal advice to foundations and associations on all legal and tax issues arising in specific foundation- and association-related contexts. Here he...