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Dr Hauke Hansen is a specialist in the field of data protection law. He supports national and international clients – from corporations to start-ups – in the implementation of the GDPR, the handling of data breaches, cooperation with data protection authorities and cybersecurity. His range of consulting services also includes all aspects of IT law and the digitisation of business processes. His clients include software and hardware manufacturers as well as their private and public...

Dr Georg von und zu Franckenstein has been working in the field of real estate and administrative law since 1996. His main focus area is consultation on investments (development, purchase, rental, operation, etc.) in healthcare real estate and operations. He has particular expertise with regard to the special legal requirements relating to the development, acquisition, operation and restructuring of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.

I am responsible for the Continental European Banking practise of Ashurst LLP and leading Ashurst's German International Finance practise. Our German International Finance Practise currently comprises of seven partners, lawyers and paralegals. I am based in Ashursts Frankfurt office. Before joining Ashurst in 2000, I have worked in the banking department of another international law firm in Frankfurt after I left a Hamburg shipping boutique in 1997. My PhD-thesis was completed at the Universi...

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...

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

Dr. Ulrich Ziegler is a certified lawyer focusing on labour law with more than 25 years of experience in the field. He provides advice to both German and foreign companies in individual as well as collective labour law issues and in labour law disputes with employees and employee representatives. Dr. Ziegler has significant experience with the employment-related aspects of M&A and cross-border transactions, and restructuring measures, such as site closures and plant relocations, including...

Mario Pofahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mario, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mario is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Prof. Dr. Jörg Kupjetz advises German and international banks, financial institutions, investors, and companies, with a focus on corporate and financing transactions—especially corporate finance, acquisition, project and real estate financing, structured financing, and venture debt. He holds a degree in banking administration and is also a solicitor (England and Wales), business mediator, certified compliance manager, and senator in the Senate of Economy.

Till Naruisch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Till, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Till is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.