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Dr. Joerg Hanke focuses on domestic and cross-border bank finance matters, in particular multilayered bank/bond leveraged acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate lending, including corporate refinancings and restructurings. Prior to joining Skadden, Dr. Hanke worked in the banking department of another major international law firm and was based in its Frankfurt office. During his time at his previous law firm, he was seconded to Credit Suisse, London and to KfW. Prior t...

Christian Schmitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Christian, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Helmut Fischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law. Thomas Helmut, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas Helmut is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer Partner

Dr Frank Beitz has been providing project-based legal advice and representation since 2008. He advises his clients with regard to the initiation and implementation of construction projects, the drafting and negotiation of contracts, the development of strategies to avoid legal disputes, claims management and the judicial enforcement and defence of claims. In addition to advising project developers and the public sector during construction projects, he is also a specialist in architectural law...

Till Kemper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Till, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. 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.

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

Dr. Holger Hofmeister advises corporate clients and private equity firms in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, public takeovers, joint ventures, and other M&A and corporate matters, including capital markets-related issues. In addition, he advises on corporate governance-related matters and corporate restructurings.

Volker Szpak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Volker, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Volker is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clemens Just is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Private Equity Law and Public Law. Clemens, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clemens is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.