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Caspar Schmelzer focuses primarily on capital markets transactions, advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, automotive, consumer goods, financial and manu­facturing. In recognition of his work, Mr. Schmelzer was named to Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 for Capital Markets Law.

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.

John Büttner advises on all aspects of national and international business tax law, including areas where it intersects with corporate and inheritance law. He has many years of experience in international tax law, criminal tax law, tax litigation, the taxation of restructurings, real estate taxation, and the taxation of capital investments. In addition, Mr Büttner advises private clients, families, and family businesses on ongoing tax matters, including asset structuring, (corporate...

Marco Simonis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Investment Funds and Tax Law. Marco practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Marco Simonis since 2019. 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 Marco Simonis is held by other lawyers.

Dr Jens-Dietrich Mitzlaff specialises in acquisition, company and real estate financing, and in restructuring these types of financing. He specialises in advising domestic and international borrowers, banks, financial service organisations, as well as servicers and private equity investors on national and cross-border financing transactions. Dr Mitzlaff has many years of experience providing legal advice on a broad range of debt instruments, such as secured/unsecured/syndicated loans (includi...

Dr Christoph Trautrims is a lawyer specialising in corporate transactions (M&A), corporate law, and real estate law. He is known for his pragmatic, reliable advice and as a trusted sparring partner, developing solutions that balance economic and legal requirements. His main focus is advising on M&A transactions and corporate law matters such as capital increases, transformations, and restructurings, including international projects. He has worked on numerous complex deals, including t...

Ulrich Wolff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Ulrich practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ulrich Wolff 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 Ulrich Wolff is held by othe...

Bettina Komarnicki is a proven expert in the fields of IT law, software law, copyright law, competition and trademark law, licensing and distribution law, and data protection law. She assists clients in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and introducing new business models, and represents them in and out of court. Her clients include leading international IT service providers, the public sector, small and medium-sized companies and start-ups.

Stefan Dingel is a dedicated lawyer in information technology law, providing guidance on the creation, negotiation, and execution of intricate IT projects. His focus encompasses infrastructure outsourcing, application and business process outsourcing, system integration, framework agreements, XaaS, cloud computing, agile methodologies, and joint ventures. Located in Frankfurt and part of FPS, Stefan applies his years of in-house experience to seamlessly integrate into project teams. Known for...

Peter Waltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law and Real Estate Law. Peter practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Waltz 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 Peter Waltz is held by other lawyers.