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Since 1990, Dr. Martin Schaefer had been working for the German industry associations of the recording industry (today: BVMI). As legal advisor and later as managing director he was involved in the development of innovative industry projects for the emerging online-sector. In 2001, he joined BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) as Vice President, Legal Counsel Europe, before leaving the company at the beginning of 2004 to become a partner at the law firm of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT. His client base i...

Born in Göttingen in 1966, Dr. Martin Düwel studied law and history in Regensburg, in Aberdeen, UK and at the Free University of Berlin. From 1994 to 1998, he worked as a research assistant at the Institute for State Studies, Constitutional and Administrative Law. He has been active as a lawyer in Berlin since 1996. In 1999, he received his doctorate in constitutional law on the subject of of “Oversight Powers of the Federal Constitutional Court in Constitutional Complaints ag...

Benedikt de Bruyn is a partner in the Restructuring and Insolvency Group of GT Restructuring in Germany. He focuses on insolvency administration and advises companies in distressed situations to reorganize their businesses. His many years of experience in corporate and tax law (admitted as specialist lawyer for tax law) allow him to cover both legal and commercial demands of corporate restructuring. Before joining GT Restructuring, Benedikt worked as a lawyer in the restructuring team of an i...

Frau Dr. Katrin Meschede ist als Counsel in der Praxisgruppe Kartellrecht und Fusionskontrolle tätig. Sie berät und vertritt nationale und internationale Unternehmen in kartellrechtlichen Schadensersatzprozessen, grenzüberschreitenden Zusammenschlussverfahren und Kartellverfahren vor dem Bundeskartellamt und der Europäischen Kommission.

Sarah Neuhaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Sarah practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Neuhaus since 2027. 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 Sarah Neuhaus is held by other lawyers.

Burkard Wollenschläger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Public Law and Regulatory Practice. Burkard practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Burkard Wollenschläger since 2021. 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 Burkard Wollenschläger is held by other lawyers.

Lokke Moerel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Lokke practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Lokke Moerel since 2008. 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 Lokke Moerel is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Schulz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Schulz 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 Thomas Schulz is held by other lawyers.

Markus Hutschneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Markus practices law in Berlin, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Markus Hutschneider since 2026. 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 Hutschneider is held by other lawyers.

Anika Mitzkait is a partner in the finance department. She focuses her practice on national and international financings for real estate transactions of all asset classes. Her practice covers a wide range of finance-related matters of real estate investments, starting from development financings via acquisition financings through to restructurings, and also includes any refinancings of the lenders, whether by syndication, securitization or loan sales. Anika advises national and international ...