Vanessa Schürmann

Sarah Rost has been practising law in Germany since 2009 and has been with FPS in Frankfurt since 2019. She advises clients from diverse industries—including cosmetics, lifestyle, luxury goods, software, events, personnel services, and advertising—on intellectual property, contract, and data protection law. Her work includes managing large brand portfolios, handling trademark applications, registrations, and enforcement in Germany and internationally, and representing clients befo...

Benedikt von Schorlemer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Automotive Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Benedikt practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Benedikt von Schorlemer since 2009. 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 Benedikt von Schorlemer i...

Alexander Schürmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration and Litigation. Alexander practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Schürmann 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 Alexander Schürmann is held by other lawyers.

Dr Hauke Hansen is a specialist in the field of data protection law. He supports national and international clients – from corporations to start-ups – in the implementation of the GDPR, the handling of data breaches, cooperation with data protection authorities and cybersecurity. His range of consulting services also includes all aspects of IT law and the digitisation of business processes. His clients include software and hardware manufacturers as well as their private and public...

Matthew Devey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Matthew practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Devey since 2020. 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 Matthew Devey is held by other lawyers.

Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthias practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg since 2026. 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 Matthias Rüdt von Collenberg is held by other lawyers.

Karl-Heinz Metten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Attorney. Karl-Heinz practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Karl-Heinz Metten since 2026. 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 Karl-Heinz Metten is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Emanuel C. Ionescu focuses his practice on advising private equity and corporate clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, public takeovers, joint ventures, and other M&A and corporate matters, including capital markets-related issues. Dr. Ionescu frequently counsels clients on corporate governance-related matters and corporate restructurings. In addition, he has experience working on capital markets transactions and compliance matters ...

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...

Victoria Johnson is a specialist lawyer for information technology law, TÜV-certified data protection officer and auditor, and certified whistleblowing officer based in Berlin. While completing a part-time doctorate in commercial law focused on fundamental rights, she advises public and private sector clients—from start-ups to international corporations—on all aspects of digitisation, IT law, and data protection. Her expertise includes contract drafting, data protection manag...