Best Lawyers®: “Best Law Firms Germany 2026”

The renowned American publication Best Lawyers® has published a “Best Law Firms Germany” guide for the second time. It ranks not only top advisors in the market, but also practice groups and law firms.

Meanwhile, Best Lawyers® also expanded its long-standing partnership with Handelsblatt to mutually support the Best Law Firms awards.

The Best Law Firms- Germany rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and professional references, peer reviews from leading lawyers, industry leader interviews and the review of additional firm highlights provided by law firms as part of the formal research cycle.

POELLATH is recognized for its expertise in tax law and corporate law in the top tier of the national ranking. Private equity law and mergers and acquisitions law were also recognized in the national ranking.

At the regional level, the firm was recognized in the following practice areas:

Bavaria Tier 1

Corporate Law, Employee Benefits Law, M&A Law, Private Equity Law, Venture Capital Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Succession Planning

Also ranked in: Arbitration and Mediation

Berlin Tier 1

Investment Funds, Private Equity Law, Private Funds, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Succession Planning

Also ranked in Venture Capital Law, Regulatory Practice

Hesse Tier 1

Competition/Antitrust Law, Corporate Law, Investment Funds, Tax Law, Venture Capital Law

Also ranked in Banking and Finance Law, Project Finance and Development Practice