Member Profiles

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS Advice in real estate and other finance transactions Banking and capital market litigation (incl investment and advisory liability) Domestic and international arbitration REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Representation of a security issuer from various securities issues against a large number of investors in a dispute concerning the participation in losses as to hybrid equity capital instruments > EUR 100 million Reorganization of three nationwide portfolio financings, approximately EUR 265 million Advice and representation, predominantly as counsel for the lender, in a multitude of commercial debt financings and mezzanine financings in the multi-digit-million euro range Advisory services for and representation of a credit institution in the context of the acquisition of a performing loan portfolio Representation of the founder of a company in a post-M&A dispute after the sale of the company, approximately EUR 40 million Representation of a group of shareholders in comprehensive dispute with majority shareholder including special audit (Sonderprüfungsverfahren), squeeze out, and two expedited shareholder actions (Spruchverfahren) Arbitrator in a post-M&A dispute resulting from a german-US acquisition of a company, approximately EUR 10 million PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SINCE 2018 - Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Spatscheck & Partner, partner 2012 – 2018 - Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, partner 2009 – 2011 - Kantenwein • Zimmermann • Fox • Kröck & Partner, salary partner 2008 – 2009 - Syndicus / Head of transaction management at Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (previously: Hypo Real Estate Bank AG) 2006 – 2007 - International bank and finance holding (Hypo Real Estate Holding AG), in-house counsel 1998 – 2006 - Major german law firm, subsequently major international law firm, in Munich, litigation and arbitration department LANGUAGES German English  

Dr. Michael Scheele has been admitted to the bar (legal counsel) in Munich since 1977, in St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) since 1991, and in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) since 2013. He has advised and represented numerous national and international companies in commercial law matters and national and international artists in media law matters. He is a columnist for several newspapers and magazines and an editor and author of popular science literature. Studied law at LMU (Munich) and Stetson University (Deland, USA), received his doctorate in civil procedure law in 1978, was Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles from 1979 to 1989 (consular district of the Federal Republic of Germany), founder of the Fair Press citizens' initiative (1991), and member of the Constitutional Commission of the Republic of Albania (1991 to 1993). Track Record Advice and representation of numerous celebrities in the enforcement of cease-and-desist, counter-statement, retraction and monetary compensation claims against online and offline media Advice and representation in matters relating to freedom of expression Advice and representation of individuals and companies in the enforcement and defense of copyright, competition law and trademark claims Advice and representation in divorce and related matters Representation in proceedings under the GewSchG Advice and representation in inheritance law matters, including the settlement of communities of heirs Advice and representation of employees and managers in employment law and employment contract law matters Advice and representation in insolvency law matters and in the enforcement of claims under the AnfG Main areas of activity: National: inheritance law private law,  Corporate law Freedom of expression/press law White-collar criminal law Mediation Arbitration law International: Company foundation M&A contracts Joint venture agreements Franchise contracts

We are a law firm with a commercial focus, acting in association with tax advisors, accountants, engineers, investors, and funding partners. Our trans-regional advice and support is aimed at mid-market entrepreneurs and medium-sized businesses. Our focus is business and company law and the realisation of reorganisations and restructurings with the takeover of management function. In addition to supporting and implementing national and international projects we have an extensive network and a wide network through our partner law firms and tax advisors world-wide

Dr. Constanze Bandilla-Dany is a litigation lawyer based in Hamburg. She focuses on litigation matters in a variety of industries and her clients range from privately owned companies to listed and international companies. She has extensive experience in representing her clients in juridical proceedings at German courts, including advising her clients on proceedings at the German High Court. She handles court proceedings mainly in commercial, corporate and insolvency matters. Her main industry focus lies on special-use properties such as shopping centers. Her clients include, among others, real estate funds, insurance companies and real estate management companies. Furthermore she advises on all aspects of commercial tenancy law. Constanze works closely with our Transform initiative in using legal tech to service clients more efficiently. Constanze studied law in Würzburg and Paris. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for another international law firm as a litigation lawyer in London und Germany. Constanze is a German native speaker and fluent in English.

Attorney Dr. Lars Grube is a specialist lawyer in inheritance law and has been a self-employed lawyer since 1995, after previously working as an employed lawyer for renowned law firms during his traineeship and then for five years. The focus of his legal work for companies, entrepreneurs and private individuals is inheritance law, contract law and individual asset succession (security) . Due to his personal career with study visits to various European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland), RA Dr. Grube is also a suitable contact person for some international issues - both in the private environment (holiday properties, international inheritance law, etc.) and in the business environment - especially in the context of Spain. RA Dr. values Grube focuses on finding quick and efficient solutions to his clients' legal problems - be it for business clients or for private individuals who turn to him. Attorney Dr. Grube completed his law studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and the Université de Lausanne (Switzerland). He also holds a diploma in comparative law from the Faculté Internationale de droit comparé at the Université de Strasbourg (France).