Ralph Hummel

John Büttner advises on all aspects of national and international business tax law, including areas where it intersects with corporate and inheritance law. He has many years of experience in international tax law, criminal tax law, tax litigation, the taxation of restructurings, real estate taxation, and the taxation of capital investments. In addition, Mr Büttner advises private clients, families, and family businesses on ongoing tax matters, including asset structuring, (corporate...

Dr Gerrit Ponath is Partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen‘s Frankfurt a.M. office. His area of expertise comprises legal advice to individuals and (family-owned) companies on all aspects of national and international estate planning and wealth succession as well as on tax-efficient structuring of assets. He furthermore focuses on providing legal advice to foundations and associations on all legal and tax issues arising in specific foundation- and association-related contexts. Here he...

Dr. Michael Schmidt, Schmidt Taxlaw, Frankfurt am Main. Michael's professional experiences includes 29 years of cross-border tax practice. He began his career as a tax lawyer in leading international law firms. In 2013 he founded his own firm Schmidt Taxlaw. Michael advises his German and foreign clients in particular with respect to their various cross-border issues including estate planning and the corresponding corporate work. Michael is double-qualified both as a lawyer and a certified ta...

Max Stein acts for companies and governments in complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters, including investment arbitration. In particular, he has handled disputes involving corporate, energy, capital markets, construction and public international law. Mr. Stein also serves as an arbitrator.

Klaus Nieding born on 25 June 1964 in Rheinbach / North Rhine-Westphalia admitted to the bar in 1993 Fields of law - Banking law, Stock Exchange Law, Investment Law, Capital market Law - Banking Supervision Law - Stock Corporation Law and Company Law Specializations (selection) Representation of the interests of private investors aggrieved by insolvencies As the common representative of bondholders in high-profile insolvencies, such as those of: - Solar Millennium AG valued at EUR 170 million...

Gökçe Uzar Schüller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gökçe practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Gökçe Uzar Schüller since 2025. 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 Gökçe Uzar Schüller is held by other lawyers.

Thilo Zimmermann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Thilo practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thilo Zimmermann since 2022. 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 Thilo Zimmermann is held by other lawyers.

Annette Rölz is Partner for employment law at the Frankfurt office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner mbB. She joined FGvW in 2020 after working for Ulrich Weber & Partner mbB for 15 years. Annette Rölz advises on individual and collective employment law and litigates throughout Germany. In addition, she advises companies on legal structuring issues (including reconciliation of interests and social plan negotiations) as well as on the negotiation of business agreemen...

Mark Riebau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Mark practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Riebau since 2025. 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 Mark Riebau is held by other lawyers.

Ricarda Christine Schelzke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice. Ricarda Christine practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Ricarda Christine Schelzke 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 Rica...