Thomas Stickler

Gül Pinar has been advising and defending clients exclusively in the field of criminal law for over 25 years. She draws on a high degree of specialization and decades of forensic experience from numerous major trials. These include proceedings before the Higher Regional Courts, oral hearings before the Federal Court of Justice, constitutional complaints, and proceedings before parliamentary investigative committees. Her experience as a criminal defense attorney in the fight for the right...

Stefan Bretthauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Stefan, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Christoph Trautrims is a lawyer specialising in corporate transactions (M&A), corporate law, and real estate law. He is known for his pragmatic, reliable advice and as a trusted sparring partner, developing solutions that balance economic and legal requirements. His main focus is advising on M&A transactions and corporate law matters such as capital increases, transformations, and restructurings, including international projects. He has worked on numerous complex deals, including t...

Uwe Steingröver is a lawyer and accredited specialist for construction and architectural law and a partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He also regularly gives lectures for different suppliers. Uwe’s main focus lies on real estate law, private construction law, facilities construction law and litigation. He is a member of the German Bar Association’s Working Group on Construction Law and the Working Group on Landlord and Tenant Law, as well as the Committee...

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

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...

Sebastian Jungemeyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Sebastian, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sebastian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maximilian Menz advises in complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration. He also sits as an arbitrator. Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Maximilian worked in the media law and digital business practice of a leading law firm. Maximilian is profoundly experienced in conducting cross-border disputes. His practice also focuses on disputes arising out of the technology sector. He is in charge of legal tech at WACH UND MECKES. Maximilian speaks German...

Mathias advises private equity, financial and venture capital investors, as well as corporates and entrepreneurs on their buy-side and sell-side M&A deals, strategic investments, financing rounds and joint ventures.

Ingo Winterstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Ingo, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ingo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.