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Dina
Ostmann

Lawyer │ Partner

LANGUAGES: German and English

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DID YOU KNOW ...

... if I hadn't become a lawyer then probably a master carpenter to carry out projects at dizzying heights. However, not having achieved that, I settled instead for shepherding 40 sheep and lambs on the meadows of my family’s Bioland farm in my free time.
„ She believed she could, so she did.“
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Ralf
Kämmerling

Lawyer

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... if I hadn't become a lawyer, I would probably have become a writer and my work would still consist primarily of writing and research. The advantage would be that I could freely choose which subjects I wished to write about. However, on the other hand, the advantage of being a lawyer is that you come across stories and incidents from real life that one could ever imagined...
“ Nobody knows what he can do until he tries.”
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Dr. Jens
Wanner

Lawyer │Partner

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... if I hadn't become a lawyer, I guess I would have more time for my family these days. Instead of law, I would have studied Graeco-Roman archaeology. But then again even if I had chosen the latter, I probably still wouldn’t be at home very often.
„Always look on the bright side of life.“
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Jesko
Zahn

Lawyer │ Partner

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... if I had not become a lawyer, I would probably still be the CEO of an advertising agency or perhaps I would have become a tennis coach. In my junior year of high school, I founded an advertising agency selling designer name cards under the label “Rakosi Design”. While at law school, I became a certified tennis coach at the Tennis Association of Hessen and managed to keep my head above water by giving tennis lessons.
“If you don´t overdo you will not reach a level beyond mediocrity.”
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Sarah
Adler, née Machander

Lawyer│ Mediator │Partner

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... if I had not become a lawyer, I'd be working with animals instead of people today. After graduating from high school, my original desire was to study veterinary medicine or pharmacy.
“One may not be able to change the direction of the wind, but you can change the way in which sails are set”
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Gero M.
Wähner

Attorny at Law │ Partner │ Mediator

LANGUAGES: German and English

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PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES

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... if I hadn't become a lawyer then I would probably still be a civil servant working for the Bavarian tax authorities ("my former life"). In my ‘former life’, in addition to taking the Abitur on the second educational path, I was actively involved in a diverse range of activities – from football to table tennis, from periods of performing community service in geriatric care to being a taxi driver in Frankfurt am Main and working in the student administration while at university. ...now cycling, working out at the gym, Nordic walking, hiking and cross-country skiing is my way of balancing out my sometimes stressful job as a lawyer.
“There are no problems only challenges.”
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Shari
Seitz

Paralegal │ Law Student

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... that my greatest passion is horseback riding and that I actively support Eintracht Frankfurt in my free time? Even my daughter's first onesie had the eagle on his chest.
“Real happiness on this earth is to be found on the back of a horse.”
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Rebecca
Spreier

Assistant to the Management

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... that I love to travel, to discover the world, to get to know other cultures and to taste culinary delights. My biggest dream is to go on a journey around the world, maybe one day - who knows?
"The world is there to discover!"
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Talisa M.
Drescher

Research associate │ Stud. iur.

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... that I do a lot of jogging in my free time and I have already completed a half marathon? When I jog I love listening to rock music which – as others tell me - seems to be in complete contrast of their image of me. In summer you'd be more likely to meet me at Rock am Ring than on the beach.
“We all put our pants on - one leg at a time.”
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Cara
Dielmann

Research associate │ Law graduate │ Doctoral candidate

LANGUAGES: German, English and Spanish

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... that social engagement is very important to me? When I'm not brooding over my doctoral thesis, I devote myself fully to the international nonprofit organisation Rotary. At only 27 years of age, I founded my own Rotary Club and am one of the youngest Rotary presidents in the world.
„When you stop learning you stop growing.“
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Virginia
Baumbach

Research associate │ Stud. Iur

LANGUAGES: German, English and Italian

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... my mom is Italian and my dad is German? I believe I’m a really good mix of both countries and I often find it very difficult to answer the question of whether I feel more Italian or German. Perhaps the truth lies in the fact that I always - and without exception - have a cappuccino and a pretzel for breakfast.
„Why Not.“
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Stuart

Unbezahlter Faul-Lancer, Security

Sprachen: Alle (aber nur passiv)

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Wuff Wuff !
Wuff Wuff !
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Emine
Kruse

Lawyer

LANGUAGES: German, English and Turkish

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... if I hadn´t become a lawyer, I would be running a small ecological hotel somewhere at the Mediterranean today and looking after hundreds of cats and dogs. Because originally I did not want to study law, but rather hotel management. BEsides, I´ve always had a heart for animals. Today I´m glad it turned out differently.
„Courage is at the beginning of action, happiness at the end. “ (Demokrit)
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Sophie
Kobleder, LLB.oec.

Research Associate / Masters degree student in business law

LANGUAGES: German and English

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..that I was an enthusiastic cross-country skier and biathlete until I was 15 years old? As a native Austrian, winter sports are of course very close to my heart and every year I look forward to spend a few beautiful days in the snow and in the mountains with my family in Salzburg.
„If you can dream it, you can do it.“
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Alexandra
Nau

Paralegal

LANGUAGES: German and English

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.. that my favorite pastime is KungFu? Besides that I love to go diving. To dive once on the Maldives would be an absolute dream.
„ Strenght is to be found in serenity.“
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Emma
Rakosi

Research Associate

Languages: German and English

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.. that I’m a hobby artist and I prefer abstract painting? When I paint, a whole paint pot can fly on my canvas. I like to spend my free time with horses or I support my home club Eintracht Frankfurt. I also like to deal with architecture, design and photography.
„Creativity is the intelligence that makes fun.“
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Britta
Sturm

Lawyer

LANGUAGES: German and English

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... if I had not become an in-house lawyer / attorney, I would have turned traveling into my profession. Foreign countries and cultures as well as different ways of living of people all over the world fascinate me.

Nature with all its facets, especially the many possibilities for sports and outdoor activities is a gift to be preserved.

During my travels and outdoor activities, I always recharge the energy and strength I need for my professional life.
„You are what you think.“
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Sinem
Cigdem

Secretary

LANGUAGES: German, English and Turkish

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..I am an Explorer? I love to travel and exploring new countries and cities. But my voyages of discovery are not far away everytime. I am also keeping an eye on new ETFs and individual Stocks for my stock portfolio.
„Decisions determine your success, not external circumstances.“ (Robert Kiyosaki)
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Maximilian
Graf

Lawyer

LANGUAGES: German and English

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...if I hadn’t become a lawyer, I might have opened a gentlemen’s outfitters. Post-graduation I worked at a renowned fashion store and helped customers find their ideal suit. I support the SC Freiburg – my football home club – in my free time. Moreover, my heart belongs to my dwarf rabbits.
„Paths are made by walking them.”

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CORPORATE SUPPORT

WZM advises clients on all aspects of corporate law. Advice to partnerships, corporate entities and start-up companies on formation and transformation, selection of the optimal legal form, drafting of contracts, reduction of liability risks, support and preparation of notarial deeds, support in meeting the requirements of the transparency register, employee participation programs, restructuring, preparation of shareholder resolutions, shareholder disputes.

 
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M&A

A key area of our practice is corporate transactions, advice on the purchase and sale of companies, legal due diligence, tax due diligence, contract documentation, antitrust advice, negotiations and other advice to supervisory and regulatory authorities.

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RENEWABLES

WZM manages various German and European investment funds in the field of renewable energies. The complete legal and tax support of projects and transactions in the field of solar, onshore and offshore wind energy, biomass and geothermal energy is a main focus of our consulting approach.

In addition, we advise plant operators, developers and local authorities on environmental, immission control and nature conservation issues in urban land-use planning and in approval procedures.

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REAL ESTATE LAW

We offer you a full range of consulting services for all aspects of real estate: drafting, negotiating, rescinding as well as terminating Real estate transactions/ purchase contracts/ transfer contracts. We accompany you from the interest in buying or selling to the notarial recording. Furthermore, we represent you in the establishment and cancellation of usufruct, right of abode, land charge and mortgage as well as land register matters. We also act on our client’s behalf in disputes and questions regarding resolutions among co-owners and in fractional communities.

 
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TAX LAW

In the event of a tax mandate, WZM advises clients on all aspects of tax structuring, in particular in the case of transformations, company acquisitions, real estate transactions, inheritance cases, anticipated successions, criminal tax proceedings and tax self-reports (e.g. in connection with income from Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland, also so-called "CD cases"). The main areas of consultancy include the areas of the German Fiscal Code, income tax, corporate income tax, value added tax, inheritance and gift tax, real estate transfer tax, energy tax, customs duties and excise taxes. We conduct objection proceedings for our clients at the tax office and fiscal court actions at the fiscal courts and the Federal Fiscal Court. In the event of accusations of tax evasion, we also provide criminal law representation together with criminal defence lawyers.

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BRANDS, COPYRIGHT & COMPETITION

In the so-called "green area", we provide support in particular with regard to trademark searches, trademark applications and extensions, defence against and assertion of trademark and copyright infringements as well as breaches of competition law and advice prior to advertising measures and campaigns.

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BANKING & CAPITAL MARKET

WZM advises clients in all matters of banking and capital market law. We advise on the sale of investment companies and client portfolios as well as on questions of banking supervisory law. Furthermore, we advise our clients on all issues relating to the financing of movable and immovable assets (asset finance), leasing transactions (operate leasing, finance leasing, cross-border leasing), corporate finance and real estate financing (e.g. REIT models). We take care of the negotiation, review and drafting of contracts and, if necessary, litigation.

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TOLL

WZM advises clients on all matters relating to the collection of tolls for motor vehicles, truck tolls and car tolls. This includes representation in public procurement procedures, in private-law tenders, in contract negotiations, in the selection of billing methods (e.g. fuel or credit cards) as well as in litigation and arbitration proceedings. We have extensive expertise from negotiations with the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federal Office for Goods Transport and various German and European operating companies (e.g. France, Italy, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland).

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LITIGATION

Litigation is the profession of every lawyer. WZM supports you in the judicial enforcement and defence of civil law claims, judicial dunning procedures, foreclosure, seizure, auctioning in all legal and activity areas of our law firm.

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RENT & LEASE

WZM advises clients in commercial and residential rental law with regard to drafting and negotiation of contracts such as commercial rental agreements, leases, and residential rental agreements. As well as the enforcement, implementation and defence of claims arising from such contracts, including actions for eviction. We also support, advise and represent clients in brokerage law.

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CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURAL LAW

WZM advises and assists architects, engineers, property developers, construction companies, investors in the construction and real estate industry, local authorities and project developers as well as private builders and property owners on all questions of construction and architectural law and the building law concerning the respective interests of neighbours. We advise you on the drafting of construction and property development contracts, of architects' and engineers' contracts, of agreements with neighbours and also represent you in all court proceedings, including independent proceedings for the taking of evidence and property judges' proceedings. [Read more]

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ELECTROMOBILITY

WZM advises you on all questions of refuelling and electric mobility. This includes legal questions regarding contracts with the respective vehicle manufacturers, financing companies, energy suppliers, property owners, charge point operators (CPO), fuel and credit card companies as well as end consumers (B2B and B2C). The main focus of our advice is on real estate law, contract law, general terms and conditions law, competition law, price indication law, consumer protection, energy law, energy tax law and VAT law.

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MEDIATION

WZM advises family offices, investment funds and medium-sized companies in the field of ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution. Sarah Machander, Jesko Zahn and Gero M. Wähner are trained mediators. They are available to you as mediators and also accompany medians as legal counsel in mediation proceedings including conciliation proceedings in court. Gero M. Wähner is a mediator in the construction industry, specialising in mediations in the field of construction and real estate law and as a dispute solver in proceedings under the Construction ADR such as adjudication, mediation, arbitration, arbitrator's award and conciliation.

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INHERIT & BEQUEATH

In the area of inheritance law, we provide support, in particular, in drawing up wills and inheritance contracts, corporate succession, advance legacies, estate planning, execution of wills, advice on inheritance tax law, inheritance certificate proceedings, digital estate, living wills/ patient decrees, power of attorney.

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COMMERCIAL LAW

WZM advises on the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of national and international commercial contracts, supply agreements and commercial agency agreements.

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LABOUR LAW

Labour law is an integral part of our consulting approach for medium-sized companies, but also for employees. In addition to the classic areas of litigation (both active and passive) in dismissal protection, etc., we naturally offer the drafting of employment contracts, managing director employment contracts, ancillary agreements, data protection regulations under labour law, support in arbitration proceedings and at the conciliation board, as well as internal mediation for the purpose of dispute resolution.