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Steffen Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Steffen, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steffen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Frank Thiäner is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. Frank advises shareholders, investors and companies on M&A transactions. His focus is on private equity, family-owned enterprises and cross-border transactions. He also advises on venture capital transactions and succession planning. His clients include well-known German and international private equity funds, owners of medium-sized companies and private investors. He is one of the founders of the Munich M&A Forum e.V., served ...

Dr Bernhard Laas (recommended Lawyer in Real Estate Law, since 2021) is one of the leading hospitality lawyers in Germany. He had a leading role in supporting some of the largest transactions in Germany, including the transaction of the hotel “Esplande” in Berlin or the “Vienna House” portfolio. Also, he was active in project developments like the “Hoxton” in Hamburg. Specialization: hospitality with a focus in real estate, hospitality transactions, hospita...

Maximilian Menz advises in complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration proceedings and has experience in the following areas: Post M&A disputes Banking disputes Finance and capital market disputes Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Directors & officers liability He also sits as an arbitrator. Maximilian is profoundly experienced in conducting cross-border disputes. His practice also focuses on disputes arising out of the technology...

Dr. Arno Riethmüller's practice covers a broad spectrum of national and international arbitration and (cross-border) commercial litigation. His expertise includes corporate and commercial law including post M&A, trade-related conflicts, and cartel damage claims. He also advises clients on civil fraud, energy, damages and construction disputes. Arno represents clients across a broad range of industry sectors including private equity, banks/financial institutions, investors, trade, mac...

Christian W. Appelt is focused on personal counseling of SMEs in Germany and Europe in all aspects of Intellectual Property, especially Patents and Utility Models, and on representing and advising large, internationally active companies, especially from Japan, China, and the US. His technical concentration is on physics, mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer technology (ICT). Besides drafting and prosecuting patent applications, Christian W. Appelt especially concentrates on repre...

Dr Susanne Schießer has been practicing law since 1997, specialising in commercial and residential tenancy law. She focuses on sectors such as retail, logistics, research and light industrial facilities, healthcare properties, residential portfolios, and hotels. Dr Schießer also advises on FM contracts, brokerage law, land law, and heritable building rights, and represents clients in courts throughout Germany. She regularly gives lectures at client events and teaches at Biberach U...

Stephan Horster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Stephan, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Dr Matthias Bruse is a founding partner of POELLATH (formerly P+P Pöllath + Partners). He has practiced corporate law since 1984 and has decades of expertise in transactions with a focus on private equity investments and family-owned businesses. In addition, he is also highly regarded for his corporate law advice, often with regard to succession issues. Matthias is also active as arbitrator, in particular with respect to post-M&A disputes. He is frequently ranked as one of the preemi...