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Kolja Stehl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Kolja, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kolja is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Rost has been practising law in Germany since 2009 and has been with FPS in Frankfurt since 2019. She advises clients from diverse industries—including cosmetics, lifestyle, luxury goods, software, events, personnel services, and advertising—on intellectual property, contract, and data protection law. Her work includes managing large brand portfolios, handling trademark applications, registrations, and enforcement in Germany and internationally, and representing clients befo...

Dr Robin Fritz is senior managing partner of the firm. In addition, he advises entrepreneurs and companies, especially from the real estate industry, on all aspects of commercial law. Dr Fritz is a member of the advisory board of the department for key qualifications at Goethe University, Frankfurt, where he is also a lecturer in the Faculty of Law. Since 2004, he has also been honorary consul of the Czech Republic.

Karl-Heinz Metten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Attorney. Karl-Heinz, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl-Heinz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anna-Katharina Lohbeck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law. Anna-Katharina, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna-Katharina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kurt Dittrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law and Real Estate Law. Kurt, who practices law in Hofheim, Germany, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kurt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Joerg Hanke focuses on domestic and cross-border bank finance matters, in particular multilayered bank/bond leveraged acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending, including corporate refinancings and restructurings. Prior to joining Skadden, Dr. Hanke worked in the banking department of another major international law firm and was based in its Frankfurt office. During his time at his previous law firm, he was seconded to Credit Suisse, London and to KfW. Prior t...

Ulli Janssen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ulli, 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 Ulli is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caspar Schmelzer focuses primarily on capital markets transactions, advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, automotive, consumer goods, financial and manu­facturing. In recognition of his work, Mr. Schmelzer was named to Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 for Capital Markets Law.

Ulrich Johann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Ulrich, 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 Ulrich is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.