Matthias Heilmeier

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Construction and the Law of Governing Architects, Accredited Specialist in Family Law Partner

Axel von Walter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law, Entertainment Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Media Law. Axel, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Axel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roland Gerold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law and Real Estate Law. Roland, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roland is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since 2025: Kantenwein Spatscheck Widmayer van Bevern & Partner Since 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, Partner 2015 – 2018: Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, Partner 2007 – 2015: Weil Gotshal & Manges, Munich office, Frankfurt office 2000 – 2007: Oppenhoff & Rädler, Linklaters, Berlin office, Frankfurt office 1996 – 2000: Lignitz, Berlin

Christian Gerloff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Christian, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert is a specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law and has many years of experience in litigation. He advises German and international clients in complex commercial disputes, in particular in the areas of insolvency law and corporate law (shareholder disputes, manager liability and in connection with corporate transactions and restructuring processes), commercial law (in particular international commercial transactions) and banking law. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in ...

Maximilian Menz advises in complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration. He also sits as an arbitrator. Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Maximilian worked in the media law and digital business practice of a leading law firm. Maximilian is profoundly experienced in conducting cross-border disputes. His practice also focuses on disputes arising out of the technology sector. He is in charge of legal tech at WACH UND MECKES. Maximilian speaks German...

Dr. Thomas M. Schmid Attorney Partner Specialists area : Mergers & acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, capital market law, corporate law I specialise in advising on M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions. My clients include national and international companies as well as private equity/venture capital funds and start-ups, which I advise on (cross-border) transactions. In addition, I advise on venture and growth capital/corporate venture investments, but also h...

Prof Dr Kuchler specialises in advising national and international companies, and the public sector, on matters of public construction, planning and environmental law, as well as public commercial law. He has considerable experience managing major complex project developments. Prof Dr Kuchler represents his clients both in and out of court at all levels, including before federal Courts.

Gerald Herrmann serves as Associated Partner in POELLATH's Munich office. He advises on national and international tax law. He specializes in advising on and structuring cross-border M&A transactions with a focus on private equity. In addition, Gerald advises national and international private equity houses, as well as German carry holders on German tax issues. Gerald's professional strength lies, in particular, in his legal and tax training and his broad knowledge and experience base, wh...