Manuel Operhalsky

Silke has broad experience in advising national and international real estate investors on all aspects of real estate transactions by way of asset and share deals. In addition, her main areas of practice include ongoing asset management advice with a focus on commercial leases. She also has deep experience advising on real estate law in crisis and insolvency situations, as well as in green real estate, where she guides clients in sustainable real estate operations. Prior to joining the firm, ...

Markus Appel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Public Finance Law and Public Law. Markus practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Markus Appel since 2014. 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 Markus Appel is held by other lawyers.

Born in Duisburg in 1974, Dr. Kostja von Keitz studied law in Düsseldorf. He received his doctorate in European nature conservation and national administrative procedural law in 2005, with a thesis on the subject of “The Legal Protection of Private Individuals against Special Areas of Conservation”. He began his career as a lawyer in 2005, working initially for a major international law firm. He became a specialist in administrative law 2008 and joined ZENK in 2009. He has be...

Dirk Besse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law. Dirk practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Dirk Besse 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 Dirk Besse is held by other lawyers.

Benedikt Wolfers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Public Law. Benedikt practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Benedikt Wolfers 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 Benedikt Wolfers is held by other lawyers.

Tilmann Lührig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Tilmann practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Tilmann Lührig 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 Tilmann Lührig is held by other lawyers.

Ulrike Grübler focuses on Intellectual Property with an emphasis on Trademark Law, Design Law and Copyright Law was well as Unfair Competition Law. She is an experienced IP litigator and has particular expertise in the development and enforcement of national and international brand strategies as well as the handling of brand portfolios. Ulrike advises brand owners on the full lifecycle of their Intellectual Property rights. This includes strategic advice, availability searches as well as...

Axel Dahms is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Axel practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Axel Dahms 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 Axel Dahms is held by other lawyers.

Christoph v. Arnim advises on corporate, financing, and insolvency law, with additional expertise in the real estate, commercial, and financial sectors. He supports clients in complex transactions, restructurings, and reorganisations as part of an experienced legal team. With many years of advisory work and supervisory board experience in both private and public companies and cooperatives, v. Arnim is highly experienced in conducting shareholders' meetings and advising decision-makers. He spe...

Fabian Sokolowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Fabian practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Fabian Sokolowski since 2017. 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 Fabian Sokolowski is held by other lawyers.