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Armin Lange is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Armin, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Armin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katharina Lanio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Katharina, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katharina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Stephan Dittl is partner in the IP / litigation department of FGvW in Frankfurt. He is a renowned expert for copyright and media law. Stephan Dittl advises on all areas of IP law, mainly in the fields of copyright and competition law. He also uses his expertise in the legal process in other commercial law court proceedings, for example in distribution law, frequently with an international reference. He also works on IP topics in the context of M&A transactions.

Andreas Steck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Regulatory Practice. Andreas, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andreas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bernd Knipp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Bernd, who practices law in Bad Homburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernd is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claudia Schneider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Claudia, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claudia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Thomas Stein specialises in IP law, the German Act Against Unfair Competition, distribution law, and general contract law, advising and representing clients both in and out of court. His clients include clothing, beauty, and sporting goods companies, as well as brand licensors and licensees from the consumer goods, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. He also advises franchise companies, logistics firms, event companies, musicians, influencers, actors, athletes, and fashion designers. Thomas is bas...

Ulf Gibhardt studied law at Christian-Albrecht University in Kiel (Germany). He additionally studied business administration at the distance teaching university FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany), completing his studies in 2005 with a thesis on tax-oriented structures for the acquisition of shares and interests. His legal training included working for a law firm in Shanghai (China). He was admitted to the German Bar in 2002, as a tax advisor in 2005, and as a civil-law notary in 2015. Ul...

Marc Trinkaus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Private Equity Law. Marc, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.