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Dr. Alexa von Uexküll was born in Hong Kong and brought up in Tokyo and Singapore. She studied inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry, physiology, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology with special emphasis on pharmacology at the University of London. The research for her PhD thesis (Kings College, London) was funded by a case award from Glaxo Pharmaceuticals, where she also gained industrial research experience in the field of central neuropharmacology, including Alzheimer's...

Philipp von Braunschweig is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. For over 25 years, he acts as a trusted advisor to well-known entrepreneurial families, management teams and, in particular, private equity funds on transactional M&A, venture capital with a focus on leveraged buy-outs and private equity, including management equity programs. He is consistently ranked among the leading lawyers for his private equity and M&A practice. Philipp is a member of the German-American Lawyers' Associ...

Stefan Schlawien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Stefan, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, partner 2003 – 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, partner 1992 – 2002: Tax consultant 1990 – 1991: Larger accounting firm, tax consultant and auditor 1985 – 1989: Rädler, Raupach & Partner, Munich, auditing department with tax consulting activities

Markus Engelhard is active in all fields of life sciences, pharmacology, and biotechnology, having a particular focus on therapeutic biomolecules and pharmaceutically active agents. His clients include start-up companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations, universities, and academic research institutions. He supports them in acquiring and enforcing intellectual property rights, building up patent portfolios, and representing them in opposition, invalidation, and i...

Dr. Tim Kaufhold is a partner and co-lead in M&A and private equity at POELLATH in Munich. He primarily advises private equity investors on M&A transactions and corporate law as well as management teams within the context of private equity transactions. Tim has been listed several times in relevant rankings for his expertise in the M&A and private equity sector. Clients appreciate his comprehensive economic understanding, as well as his pragmatic approach to finding solutions.

Moritz Klein serves as counsel at POELLATH in Munich. He advises on the entire field of transaction and corporate law, in particular on M&A and private equity transactions. He focuses on leveraged buyouts, buy-and-build structures and carve-outs. Moritz has a pronounced economic understanding and offers pragmatic solutions.

Founding partner of TCI Rechtsanwälte München Partner at Baker & McKenzie in Munich (2002 – 2007) Associate at Baker & McKenzie in Frankfurt a.M., Dallas/Texas and Munich (1997 – 2002) Dr.jur. University of Regensburg Bar admission 1995 Law clerkship in Regensburg University of Regensburg Law School

Dr Otmar Bernhard is an experienced lawyer specialising in public construction and real estate law, as well as project development, with extensive expertise in environmental and nature conservation law. He served for many years as a member of the Bavarian State Parliament and held positions as State Secretary and State Minister for the Environment, Health and Consumer Protection. Before joining FPS, he was a partner at Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein for many years. Dr Bernhard is known for his in-...

Ruth Dünisch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Ruth, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ruth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.