Rainer Werum

Criminal defense since 2007 During this time I was able to learn and experience a great deal – experiences that shaped me, sharpened my understanding of criminal law and influenced my current way of working. My path to criminal defense, however, began much earlier. Even during my studies in Konstanz, I consistently focused on criminal law. During my legal traineeship, I also deliberately chose placements with a criminal law focus – including a renowned criminal defense lawyer spec...

Urs Lewens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Urs practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Urs Lewens since 2020. 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 Urs Lewens is held by other lawyers.

Dr Thomas Schröer, a partner at FPS since 1999 and a specialist lawyer for administrative law, has advised on major construction and planning projects since 1992. He supports project developers, contractors, and municipalities on complex developments—including high-rise buildings, administrative centres, shopping centres, and land development—handling process structuring, coordination, and negotiations with all stakeholders. Dr Schröer is a regular contributor to the Fra...

Kurt Dittrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law and Real Estate Law. Kurt practices law in Hofheim, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Kurt Dittrich since 2016. 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 Kurt Dittrich is held by other lawyers.

Markus Wollenhaupt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Investment Funds and Regulatory Practice. Markus practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Markus Wollenhaupt since 2019. 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 Wollenhaupt is held by other lawyers.

Marco Rückert specialises in legal real estate asset management, with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial leases, advising on portfolio management, and optimising real estate portfolios. He represents clients in court on contentious real estate matters and advises on tenancy and lease law across all asset classes, including offices, retail, hotels, logistics, infrastructure, and residential properties, as well as on project developments and revitalisations. Rü...

Aliresa Fatemi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Aliresa practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Aliresa Fatemi since 2023. 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 Aliresa Fatemi is held by other lawyers.

Henrik Steffen Becker is a lawyer specialising in the field of intellectual property rights. He has years of experience above all in competition law as well as in the field of non-technical property rights (trademarks). Here Henrik Steffen Becker advises internationally active companies from the food, drinks and tobacco industry as well as the healthcare, power supply, telecommunication and IT sectors. His work includes the setting up and administering of German, European and international tr...

Gerhard Gündel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gerhard practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Gerhard Gündel since 2023. 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 Gerhard Gündel is held by other lawyers.

Dr Detlef Koch has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Frankfurt office since 2026. He primarily advises clients in the areas of corporate law, M&A, real estate and construction law, as well as insolvency law and restructuring.