Ted Kroke

Lawyer Partner

Dr.Annette Rosenkötter has been a lawyer at FPS since 2001 and has been leading the public procurement practice group since 2006. She is an expert in public procurement and European state aid law, advising clients from all industries. Dr Rosenkötter assists the public sector and bidders with complex procurement procedures, particularly in defence, research, healthcare, and infrastructure. She represents clients before procurement chambers and higher regional courts, and is a sought-...

Dr. Christoph Börskens is a lawyer, notary and partner in the Frankfurt office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner mbB Rechtsanwälte. He advises on all areas of Real Estate and Corporate law but focuses on his work as notary. Prior to joining Friedrich Graf von Westphalen, he worked at international law firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Paul Hastings and Allen & Overy and was a partner in a Frankfurt boutique law firm specialised on notary work. He studied law and...

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

Catharina Förster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Catharina, 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 Catharina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Jens Linde is an associated partner at POELLATH in Frankfurt. He specializes on M&A, private equity, real estate advice, in particular on the financing in all above mentioned areas. He is a proven expert in his areas of expertise, such as syndicated loans, unitranches or Schuldscheine (promissory note loans), especially for acquisition, corporate and real estate financing. He primarily acts for sponsors and borrowers. However, he is also familiar with the lenders’ perspective. He...

Thomas Stein specialises in IP law, the German Act Against Unfair Competition, distribution law, and general contract law, advising and representing clients both in and out of court. His clients include clothing, beauty, and sporting goods companies, as well as brand licensors and licensees from the consumer goods, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. He also advises franchise companies, logistics firms, event companies, musicians, influencers, actors, athletes, and fashion designers. Thomas is bas...

Philip Thürmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Philip, 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 Philip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Devey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Matthew, 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 Matthew 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.