Announcement - New member of The Lawyer Network in Germany

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