Wolfgang Melzer

Armin Lange is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Armin, 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 Armin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Julia Zerwell advises clients on complex building projects from the drafting of the contract to project conclusion. Her work also covers litigation as well as assistance with tendering and contract awarding review procedures. Her circle of clients includes investors and legal entities established under private law as well as insurance companies and public-sector bodies.

John Büttner advises on all aspects of national and international business tax law, including areas where it intersects with corporate and inheritance law. He has many years of experience in international tax law, criminal tax law, tax litigation, the taxation of restructurings, real estate taxation, and the taxation of capital investments. In addition, Mr Büttner advises private clients, families, and family businesses on ongoing tax matters, including asset structuring, (corporate...

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

Rupert Bellinghausen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, International Arbitration, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. Rupert, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rupert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wendelin Frhr. von Ketelhodt worked as a notary in Frankfurt for over 30 years and retired from office on 30 September 2024. Lawyer Lars Schmidt has been appointed as his notary administrator. Mr von Ketelhodt will continue to be available to his clients, the notary administrator, the other notaries Bernhard Naujack and Elmar Günther in the management of his notary position in liquidation.

Karl-Heinz Metten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Attorney. Karl-Heinz, 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 Karl-Heinz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Andreas Dehio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Regulatory Practice. Andreas, 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 Andreas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.