Kathrin Pietras

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...

Alik Dörn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Law. Alik practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alik Dörn since 2026. 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 Alik Dörn is held by other lawyers.

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Barbara Lauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Structured Finance Law. Barbara practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara Lauer since 2020. 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 Barbara Lauer is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Ruediger Schmidt-Bendun focuses on advising private equity and corporate clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions, as well as joint ventures. He also advises on corpo­rate governance matters and corporate restructurings.

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

Dr Thomas Schröer, a partner at FPS since 1999 and a specialist lawyer for administrative law, has advised on major construction and planning projects since 1992. He supports project developers, contractors, and municipalities on complex developments—including high-rise buildings, administrative centres, shopping centres, and land development—handling process structuring, coordination, and negotiations with all stakeholders. Dr Schröer is a regular contributor to the Fra...

Dr. Joerg Hanke focuses on domestic and cross-border bank finance matters, in particular multilayered bank/bond leveraged acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending, including corporate refinancings and restructurings. Prior to joining Skadden, Dr. Hanke worked in the banking department of another major international law firm and was based in its Frankfurt office. During his time at his previous law firm, he was seconded to Credit Suisse, London and to KfW. Prior t...

Henrik Steffen Becker is a lawyer specialising in the field of intellectual property rights. He has years of experience above all in competition law as well as in the field of non-technical property rights (trademarks). Here Henrik Steffen Becker advises internationally active companies from the food, drinks and tobacco industry as well as the healthcare, power supply, telecommunication and IT sectors. His work includes the setting up and administering of German, European and international tr...

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