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Winterstein Law | Frankfurt | Munich

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Profile

Experience, precision and strategic thinking. We represent competent efficient legal advice in business and employment law.

Winterstein Law | Legal Support. Strategy. Results.

30 years of experience for your success
in business and employment law.

Whether domestically or internationally- we advise enterprises, executives and the public sector with clear strategies and economic understanding. Our target: legal solutions benefiting your business.

Winterstein Law stands for precision, efficiency and individual guidance. We can proactively follow your thoughts and develop legal solutions matching your goals. We transform complex situations into clear results- transparent and practical.

Whether contract drafting, transactions and their restructuring, or employment litigation- we support you with experience and competence. We aim to identify risks early, to grasp opportunities for you and to further your success.

Your Experts in Business and Employment Law in Frankfurt and Munich.
Winterstein Law | Overview of our Practice Areas

Expertise

Commercial Law
We advise our clients on all aspects of commercial law — from contract drafting and negotiation to the assessment of legal frameworks, liability issues and warranty matters.
As a firm focused on commercial law, we have many years of experience advising on all areas of national and international business law.
We assist our clients in the drafting, review and negotiation of complex agreements — for example in distribution, logistics, financing and cooperation arrangements. We also advise on warranty and liability issues as well as banking-related matters, develop general terms and conditions and support clients in ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. For international clients entering the German and European markets, we provide comprehensive legal guidance. Where appropriate, we work closely with tax advisers and auditors and, where necessary, represent our clients in court proceedings.
Employment Law
With many years of experience, our firm advises national and international clients, companies and executives on all aspects of employment law — both individual and collective.
With many years of experience, we support national and international clients in the drafting, restructuring and negotiation of employment-related agreements as well as in discussions and negotiations with works councils.
We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of employment law. This includes the drafting and negotiation of employment, service and termination agreements, as well as the development of target agreements and incentive schemes. A particular focus of our work lies in advising on corporate restructurings — from operational transfers to workforce reductions.
In these processes we assist our clients at an early stage of planning and represent their interests in negotiations with employees and works councils, for example in the context of social plans and reconciliation-of-interests agreements. We also advise extensively on works constitution law, co-determination issues and conflict management — always with the aim of achieving pragmatic and sustainable solutions.

Corporate Law, M&A
We provide comprehensive advice on corporate law, including matters relating to GmbHs, stock corporations and partnerships — from company formation and restructuring to corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations.
Corporate law is one of the core areas of our firm’s expertise.
Our clients include investors, companies and shareholders whom we advise on the planning and implementation of transactions, while also ensuring tax-efficient structuring.
Our services range from the drafting of articles of association and shareholder agreements to the preparation and conduct of shareholder and general meetings, as well as the acquisition and sale of companies and joint-venture structures. We also assist with capital measures, mergers, demergers and carve-outs, as well as with reorganisation processes in distressed situations. Throughout these matters we guide our clients through the entire transaction process — from preparation and contract drafting to successful completion.
In addition, we advise managing directors, management boards and supervisory boards on matters relating to liability and compliance. The implementation of remuneration and participation models also forms part of our advisory services. In this way, we support companies throughout every phase of their lifecycle — from formation to restructuring.

Real estate law
Drawing on extensive experience in real estate law, we advise property owners and real estate companies on all legal matters arising throughout the lifecycle of a property.
Our transactional real estate practice focuses in particular on the preparation, structuring and execution of acquisition and disposal processes.
This includes due diligence reviews on the buyer’s or seller’s side as well as the drafting, review and negotiation of purchase agreements for real estate and real estate companies in both asset and share deals.
We also advise our clients on all aspects of asset management, in particular on the structuring and negotiation of commercial lease agreements, operating and management agreements as well as property and facility management contracts. We have particular expertise in the hotel sector, especially in relation to hotel lease and hotel operating agreements.

Succession, Inheritance, Tax
We support entrepreneurs and private individuals in succession planning and inheritance matters. In the transfer of assets, we provide comprehensive advice to ensure a smooth transition.
Our forward-looking advisory services include the structuring of lifetime asset transfers — particularly involving real estate or business assets — as well as the preparation of wills and inheritance agreements, the establishment of family pools and the drafting of marital agreements and other estate planning arrangements.
In particular, this includes the transfer of real estate or business assets, the preparation of wills and inheritance agreements, the establishment of family pools as well as marital agreements and other estate planning arrangements.
We also advise our clients on all matters relating to the division and administration of estates, the enforcement of compulsory portion claims, the execution of wills as well as inheritance and gift tax matters.
In addition, tax law forms an integral cross-disciplinary element of our advisory practice — whether in the context of corporate transactions and structuring or in relation to private wealth and personal assets.

Compliance, Regulatory
In highly regulated industries, compliance and regulatory frameworks are essential. We assist companies in identifying risks at an early stage and in structuring their processes in a legally secure manner.
Over the past two decades, compliance has developed into a distinct discipline —
shaped by international regulatory frameworks such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the U.K. Bribery Act and EU regulations relating to anti-money laundering and securities trading. Our firm has many years of experience advising companies operating in highly regulated industries. We support management boards and executive teams in the implementation and operation of compliance systems, prepare policies and internal procedures and represent clients in regulatory audits or investigations. In addition, we advise in related areas such as data protection, cybersecurity and corporate governance. In doing so, we always act with discretion and sound judgement in order to minimise risks effectively.
Notarial Advisory
Notary Laurin Bludau advises private individuals and companies on all notarial matters with experience, discretion and care — ensuring efficient processes, clear advice and forward-looking contract drafting.
The focus of our notarial practice includes:
Real estate law, including real estate purchase agreements (for houses, apartments or land, structured as asset or share deals), declarations of division, hereditary building right agreements, the creation of land charges and the establishment of easements and other property encumbrances
Corporate law, including company formations, amendments to articles of association, capital increases, share purchase agreements, measures under the German Transformation Act (such as mergers, demergers and changes of legal form), domination and profit-transfer agreements as well as all related commercial register filings
Inheritance and estate planning matters, including wills and inheritance agreements, inheritance and compulsory portion waiver agreements, estate distribution agreements, applications for certificates of inheritance and lasting powers of attorney
Family law matters, including marital agreements and divorce settlement agreements.

Winterstein Law | People

Team

Our team of experienced attorneys advises and represents you in all matters relating to commercial and employment law. Competently, strategically, and with a clear focus on the essentials.

Rüdiger Fritsch
Attorney at Law | Partner
Claudia Frfr. v. Gersdorff
Attorney at Law | Partner
Daniel Friedrich, LL.M. (Sydney)
Attorney at Law | Partner
Laurin Bludau
Attorney at Law | Notary | Partner
Arthur Kiederle
Attorney at Law | Partner
Prof. Dr. Michael Meissner, LL.M (UCLA)
Attorney at Law | Of Counsel
Christian Dreiling
Attorney at Law
Julia Wolters Roiz
Attorney at Law
Tatjana Hagelüken
Assessor jur.
Winterstein Law | FACTS & FIGURES

Facts

Figures that speak for themselves. With over 30 years of experience, we advise and represent companies and private individuals in all matters relating to commercial and employment law – efficiently, solution-oriented and with a clear strategy.

More than 30 years of experience
8 attorneys
5 languages
Over 30,000  Cases successfully supported
Over 100  hours of professional training per year
Winterstein Law | What our Clients say

Testimonials

Google review

Ich kann Frau von Gersdorff und die Kanzlei Winterstein wärmstens empfehlen. Frau von Gersdorff hat mich in meiner Kündigungsangelegenheit kompetent und mit großem Engagement vertreten. Sie hat nicht nur mein Recht durchgesetzt, sondern war auch jederzeit erreichbar, klar in der Kommunikation und stets professionell. Ich bin wirklich dankbar für ihre Arbeit und das tolle Ergebnis.

Patryk L.
Juni 2026
Google review

Herr Dreiling überzeugte durch tiefes Fachwissen, eine klare Verhandlungsstrategie und eine äußerst strukturierte Vorgehensweise. Er hat die Verhandlungen nicht nur rechtlich sauber, sondern auch strategisch klug verhandelt. Die Beratung war klar, realistisch und jederzeit professionell. Seine ruhige, strukturierte Art und die transparente Kommunikation haben mir in einer schwierigen Situation Sicherheit gegeben.

Annika S.
Juni 2026
Google review

War Mandant von RA Bludau. Wurde professionell beraten und vertreten. Die Zusammenarbeit war sehr angenehm.

Daniel M.
April 2026
Google review

Frau von Gersdorff und ihr Team haben mir schnell, unkompliziert und sehr kompetent beim Wechsel des Arbeitgebers geholfen. Sollte ich noch einmal juristischen Beistand benötigen, wäre sie ganz klar meine erste Ansprechpartnerin!

Marc K.
January 2026
Google review

Sehr empfehlenswerte Kanzlei und ein hervorragender Notar- Herr Bludau ist professionell und macht ein verdammt Guten Job. Outstanding !!!

Nese A.
November 2025
Google review

Überaus professionelle Begleitung in juristischen Themen.

Besonders gut hat mir der interdisziplinäre Ansatz der Kanzlei Winterstein gefallen. Egal welches Thema ich in der Vergangenheit hatte, ob arbeitsrechtliche, Kauf von Immobilien oder die Begleitung beim Ehevertrag oder zukunftsplanend die Regelungen des Nachlasses (Testament)... Immer war die richtige anwaltliche Fachkompetenz in der Kanzlei vertreten. Rechtsberatung aus einem Guss und wie man sich es als Mandant nur wünschen kann. Einfach perfekt !!! und meine Empfehlung für top Rechtsberatung in Frankfurt.

Matthias K.
November 2025
Google review

Exzellente Kanzlei! Frau von Gersdorff hat mich sehr gut beraten, meinen Fall professionell begleitet und zu einem positiven Abschluss gebracht.





Marc B.
November 2025
Google review

Top Kanzlei! Top Anwälte!

Auf der langen Suche nach einem Partner, der die ganze Bandbreite der juristischen Verhandlungen und Strategien auf höchstem Niveau beherrschen, sind wir fündig geworden! Ungewöhnlich hohes Engagement bei jedem Rechtsverfahren. Seit über 15 Jahren profitieren alle unsere Kontakte ebenfalls von unserer Empfehlung der Kanzlei Winterstein!

Wir haben mit der Kanzlei Winterstein, den seriösesten und schlagkräftigsten Partner auf unserer Seite, den wir uns wünschen können. Das ist ein sehr gutes und beruhigendes Gefühl!

Nadja S.
November 2025
Google review

Aufgrund einer Empfehlung eines befreundeten Anwalts bin ich mit einem sehr komplizierten Sachverhalt an diese Kanzlei herangetreten. Ich fühle mich hier seit Tag 1 gut aufgehoben. Der erste Kontakt, war hervorragend und nahm mir viele Sorgen und gab Klarheit.

Die Kanzlei war immer gut erreichbar. Auch in den Gerichtsterminen hatte ich steht's ein gutes Gefühl, hier möchte ich besonders Frau von Gersdorff danken - eine absolut souveräne Anwältin mit Herz und Verstand.

Benjamin W.
November 2025
Google review

Wir werden von der Kanzlei Winterstein seit längerer Zeit betreut und sind durchweg sehr zufrieden. Die Zusammenarbeit ist stets professionell, zielorientiert und effizient.

Besonders schätzen wir die klare Kommunikation, die schnelle Reaktionszeit und das hohe Maß an Verlässlichkeit. Eine Kanzlei, die ihre Mandanten wirklich versteht und auf höchstem Niveau begleitet – absolut empfehlenswert!

Paul S.
November 2025
Google review

Absolute Koryphäen! Meine hohen Erwartungen wurden noch übertroffen. Meine Anwältin war so gut, dass die Gegenseite lieber dem 30-fachen Ursprungsvergleichswert zugestimmt hat, als sich auf einen weiteren Schlagabtausch einzulassen. An dieser Coolness konnte man sich nur die Zähne ausbeißen.

Deshalb freut es mich, die Kanzlei Winterstein bereits zwei mal erfolgreich weiterempfohlen zu haben.

Gregor F.
Oktober 2023
Google review

Wir sind rundum mit der Betreuung in der Kanzlei zufrieden. Ein Beratungstermin war kurzfristig möglich, der Anwalt war sehr kompetent und total freundlich. Die Unterstützung war super und das Ergebnis auch wir erhofft.

Florian W.
September 2023
Google review

Kompetent und angenehm.

Michael K.
July 2023