Michael Jilek

Born in 1972, Law School University of Munich (first state examination 1998). Additional studies of business administration at the University Hagen. Doctorate in 2006, certified specialist lawyer for labour law since 2006, certified specialist lawyer for Corporate and Commercial Law since 2021.

Bernhard Thum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Bernhard, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernhard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Stefan Müller joined the firm of VOSSIUS in 2008. He was admitted to practice as a European Patent Attorney in 2013 and as a German Patent Attorney in 2017. Dr. Müller studied biology at the University of Würzburg with a main emphasis on pharmaceutical biology, botany and organic chemistry. After finishing his diploma thesis, he was working on his dissertation focused on the spectrum efficacy and signal mechanism of oxidized lipids in Arabidopsis thaliana at the Institute o...

Rainer Viktor started his training in the field of Intellectual Property protection at the IP law firm VOSSIUS & PARTNER in Munich in 1995. He was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and a European Trademark Attorney in 1998, and as a European Patent Attorney in 1999. Mr. Viktor became a partner in the firm in 2000. Rainer Viktor advises his clients in prosecution of patent applications in the areas of medical devices, health care products, software, bioinforma...

Dr Daniel Pflüger has, for approximately 20 years, been advising clients on matters involving public construction and environmental law. He concentrates on giving legal advice regarding the procurement of planning approval, in particular concerning the project development of complex (large-scale) building projects. His range of expertise covers planning approval for one-family homes, construction management planning of large housing projects and complex special real estate such as hospit...

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.

Felix Siebler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law and Public Private Partnership. Felix, 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 Felix 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.

Benedikt Gatt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Benedikt, 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 Benedikt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Frank Thiäner is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. Frank advises shareholders, investors and companies on M&A transactions. His focus is on private equity, family-owned enterprises and cross-border transactions. He also advises on venture capital transactions and succession planning. His clients include well-known German and international private equity funds, owners of medium-sized companies and private investors. He is one of the founders of the Munich M&A Forum e.V., served ...