Michaela Witzel

Since 2023: Kröck Dispute Resolution, founding partner 2003 - 2023: Dispute resolution boutique firm, Munich, partner 1997 - 2003: Major international law firm, Dispute Resolution, Munich, Berlin, London 1988 - 1996: University of Constance, legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart, Ph.D., additional studies at the College of Europe in Hamburg

Christian Masch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Media Law. Christian, 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 Christian 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.

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

Dr. Wallinger is involved in high profile patent litigation since 1983, including hundreds of patent infringement, patent nullity and patent opposition cases, as well as IP arbitration. A considerable number of these cases were finally decided by the German Federal Supreme Court and are still regarded as landmark decisions. These decisions include, inter alia: “Diving Computer” on the patentability of software programs, “Radio Controlled Clock I, II” on international j...

Since 2023: Kröck Dispute Resolution, founding partner 2014 - 2023: Dispute resolution boutique, Munich, most recently salary partner 2011 - 2013: Higher Regional Court of Berlin, legal clerkship with placement at leading Brazilian law firm 2010 - 2011: King's College London, LL.M. studies 2005 - 2010: Humboldt University of Berlin, legal studies

Dr. Barbara Koch-Schulte is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. She specializes in legal and tax advisory on management participation (MBI/MBO), including ESOPs, phantom shares and other incentive programs. A main focus is the accompaniment of management participation in the taxation process, in tax audits and other disputes with the tax authorities. Her clients are managers and employees, as well as investors and employers. Her dual qualification as a lawyer and tax advisor also makes her a sou...

Dr Dirk Brückner (Lawyer of the Year Real Estate Law, Bayern 2025, 2021) is one of the leading real estate lawyers in Germany. He had a leading role in supporting some of the largest transactions in Germany, including transactions for Art-Invest, Hines, Accumulata, Patrizia and Real I.S. AG. Specialization: real estate transactions, real estate joint ventures. Short Biography: Universities of Munich and Passau Academic member of staff at the “Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsch...

Annette Keller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Annette, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born in 1970 Law studies at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich Legal internship in Munich From 1998 to 2000 freelance work at the Munich office of the international law firm Linklaters 2000: Lawyer in Munich at Wendler Tremml Rechtsanwälte, Munich 2001: doctoral degree (Dr. jur.) from Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich 2004: Partner at Wendler Tremml Rechtsanwälte, Munich Since 2007: Lecturer at DeutscheAnwaltAkademie for IT law 2011: Founding partner of TCI Rechtsanwälte...