Lexology Germany Guide 2025

Lexology Index: Germany (formerly WWL Who’s Who Legal) provides an in-depth analysis of the German legal marketplace. The research team builds on 25 years of market experience and in its current Germany Guide presents hundreds of lawyers and consulting experts at firms ranging from international powerhouses to full-service national outfits and boutique firms who have been highlighted by their peers and clients as the best in their fields. Fewer than 50% of individuals considered are selected for inclusion.

The following 14 POELLATH experts in seven different practice areas were included, some of them in several practice areas.

Among these was Munich partner Dr. Matthias Bruse, who was nominated for his excellent advice on arbitration, M&A and governance and private client.

Founding partner Prof. Dr. Reinhard Pöllath was also included for his extensive expertise in corporate tax and corporate governance.

In addition to Prof. Dr. Pöllath, Dr. Hardy Fischer and Dr. Michael Best were also listed for their well-known expertise in corporate tax.

Furthermore, Amos Veith made an impression due to his outstanding expertise in investment management.

Dr. Eva Nase, Otto Haberstock, Dr. Barbara Koch-Schulte and Jens Hörmann join Dr. Bruse in M&A and corporate governance for their outstanding advisory services.

In addition, top experts Dr. Matthias Durst, Dr. Stefan Lebek and Timo Winkelmann are particularly noteworthy in real estate law.

Last but not least, Dr. Stephan Viskorf and Dr. Andreas Richter are also nominated by their colleagues as the best in their field for their outstanding expertise in the private client practice, alongside Dr. Matthias Bruse.