Sylvia Braun

Since 2023: Kröck Sabel Köppel Dispute Resolution, founding partner 2017 – 2023: Dispute resolution boutique firm, Munich, most recently salary partner 2016: Bavarian ministry of economic affairs, media, energy and technology, senior civil servant in the energy department 2012 – 2016: International law firm, Hamburg, corporate/M&A 2010: Max Planck Institute for comparative and international private Law, Hamburg, research assistant 2009 – 2012: Higher regional c...

Philipp von Braunschweig is a partner at POELLATH in Munich. For over 25 years, he acts as a trusted advisor to well-known entrepreneurial families, management teams and, in particular, private equity funds on transactional M&A, venture capital with a focus on leveraged buy-outs and private equity, including management equity programs. He is consistently ranked among the leading lawyers for his private equity and M&A practice. Philipp is a member of the German-American Lawyers' Associ...

Rainer Stadler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Rainer practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Rainer Stadler 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 Rainer Stadler is held by other lawyers.

Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings. His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing. Ludwig has particular experience handling significant acquisition financings involving a range of debt structures, including unitranche/super senior structures. Prior to joining McDermott, he worked for oth...

Annette Keller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Annette practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Annette Keller 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 Annette Keller is held by other lawyers.

Stephan Rau is Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Munich office and Chair of the firm’s European Healthcare Practice. He focuses in advising on private equity/ M&A transactions, and regulatory in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His clients include private equity and strategic investors, healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and university institutions. Due to his experience, Stephan Rau is recognized as a leadi...

Christian Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christian practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Becker 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 Christian Becker is held by other lawyers.

Martin Knoll is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Martin practices law in Munich, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Martin Knoll 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 Martin Knoll is held by other lawyers.

Heinz Goddar with his office at Munich has a technical background as well as a PHD degree in physics, with a focus on polymer physics. He teaches Patent and Licensing Law as an honorary Professor at the University of Bremen, Germany, as a lecturer at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) , Munich, Germany as a visiting Professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, U.S.A., and the Tsinghua University School of Law, Beijing, China, and as a Consultant Professor at Huazho...

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...