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Dr. Michael Schmidt, Schmidt Taxlaw, Frankfurt am Main. Michael's professional experiences includes 29 years of cross-border tax practice. He began his career as a tax lawyer in leading international law firms. In 2013 he founded his own firm Schmidt Taxlaw. Michael advises his German and foreign clients in particular with respect to their various cross-border issues including estate planning and the corresponding corporate work. Michael is double-qualified both as a lawyer and a certified ta...

Dr. Johannes Frey advises clients on all aspects of tax controversy and international tax planning. He represents many of the largest multinational companies through the full range of tax controversy proceedings, including audits, administrative appeals, multilateral controls and judicial proceedings. Dr. Frey’s tax practice focuses on complex tax controversy matters, as well as international tax planning and cross-border mergers. He has co-authored numerous articles on a wide range of ...

Jörg Döhrer advises and represents companies throughout Germany – chiefly from the automotive, mechanical engineering, power supply, IT and foods sectors – in all issues relating to employment law. His clients include management boards, managing directors and executives. His work is focused on providing consultancy services on issues relating to operational and corporate co-determination as well as planning, assisting with and implementing employment law-related restruct...

Thomas Stein specialises in IP law, the German Act Against Unfair Competition, distribution law, and general contract law, advising and representing clients both in and out of court. His clients include clothing, beauty, and sporting goods companies, as well as brand licensors and licensees from the consumer goods, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. He also advises franchise companies, logistics firms, event companies, musicians, influencers, actors, athletes, and fashion designers. Thomas is bas...

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Susanne Werry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Susanne practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Susanne Werry 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 Susanne Werry is held by other lawyers.

Andreas Steck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Regulatory Practice. Andreas practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Andreas Steck since 2018. 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 Andreas Steck is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Cornelia Gersch advises and represents domestic and international companies on intellectual property and copyright law, litigation and dispute resolution, as well as public commercial law and regulatory law. Her practice focuses on complex contentious proceedings.

Thorsten Goetz has wide-ranging experience in European Union and international merger control cases, as well as cartel enforcement, abuse of dominance and compliance matters. Mr. Goetz advises clients on antitrust aspects of complex cross-border M&A and joint ventures. He has worked on numerous transactions requiring international antitrust merger control approvals both in Europe and worldwide. Mr. Goetz is recognized as a leading anti­trust lawyer in the Germany edition of Best Lawye...

Marc Trinkaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Private Equity Law. Marc practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Marc Trinkaus 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 Marc Trinkaus is held by other lawyers.