Thomas C. Knierim

Dr. Christian Ostermaier Attorney Certified specialist in labour law Certified specialist in commercial and corporate law Solicitor (England and Wales) Specialists areas : Labour law, corporate law, M&A As a certified specialist in commercial and corporate law, I have been advising companies of all legal forms and sizes, in particular medium-sized companies and their shareholders, on all matters of corporate law, especially in corporate transactions, for over 15 years. Together with my te...

Dr Werner Born studied law at Heidelberg University. After completing his doctorate in Heidelberg, he began working as a lawyer with a focus on family businesses. In 2010 he made partner at RITTERSHAUS where he is a member of the Practice Group dedicated to Entrepreneurial Families & Private Clients consisting of seventeen lawyers and three notaries. In 2017, they took second place for “Exzellenz in Mediation und Konfliktmanagement” (Excellence in Mediation and Conflict Manage...

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

Caspar Schmelzer focuses primarily on capital markets transactions, advising clients in a variety of industries, including technology, automotive, consumer goods, financial and manu­facturing. In recognition of his work, Mr. Schmelzer was named to Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 for Capital Markets Law.

Sandro Staroske is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Sandro, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sandro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Matthias Bruse is a founding partner of POELLATH (formerly P+P Pöllath + Partners). He has practiced corporate law since 1984 and has decades of expertise in transactions with a focus on private equity investments and family-owned businesses. In addition, he is also highly regarded for his corporate law advice, often with regard to succession issues. Matthias is also active as arbitrator, in particular with respect to post-M&A disputes. He is frequently ranked as one of the preemi...

Hendrik Thies is a partner in the corporate law / M&A department of the Freiburg office. He particularly advises medical device manufacturers. His practice includes corporate law, M&A, international commercial law and regulatory advice. Hendrik Thies is the author of numerous publications and a member of the Working Group on Commercial and Corporate Law of the Freiburg Bar Association. He speaks German and English.

Rainer Velte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law, Public Finance Law and Regulatory Practice. Rainer, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rainer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wolfgang von Meibom joined Vossius & Partner as of counsel in March 2014. He is a firmly established figure in national and international patent law. Prior to joining Vossius & Partner, he served in the law firm of Bird & Bird as Chairman of Bird & Bird Germany and Co-Head of the International IP Group. Wolfgang von Meibom has been involved in many national and international patent disputes and the development of patent strategies in Europe, USA and Asia. In addition, he is al...

Marco G. Carbonare is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law. Marco G., who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marco G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.