Attorney Profile
Dr. Markus Vogel
Managing Partner – European Branch (Germany)
Prestige Law Firms
Education
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) – First State Examination in Law
- Humboldt University of Berlin – Doctor of Law (Dr. iur.) – Dissertation on International Commercial Arbitration
- University of Heidelberg – Second State Examination (Assessor Juris)
- Admitted to the German Bar (Rechtsanwalt)
Practice Areas
- International Arbitration & Mediation
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- European Union Law & Compliance
- Inheritance & Cross-Border Estates
- Banking & Finance Law
Professional Background
Dr. Markus Vogel is a highly respected German attorney with more than 18 years of experience in European and international law.
He began his legal career in Munich, where he trained and qualified as a Rechtsanwalt. Early in his career, Markus worked with a leading international law firm in Frankfurt, focusing on corporate law, EU regulatory compliance, and arbitration. His expertise in navigating complex cross-border disputes and corporate transactions quickly earned him recognition across Europe.
His doctoral research at Humboldt University in Berlin centered on international arbitration procedures within the EU framework, giving him a strong foundation to represent multinational corporations in high-value disputes.
In 2016, Markus joined Prestige Law Chambers to lead its European expansion and was appointed Managing Partner of the Germany Office, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. Under his leadership, the European branch has become a key hub for clients seeking legal support across the continent, particularly in matters of corporate law, inheritance disputes, and international arbitration.
Notable Work
- Lead counsel in cross-border inheritance disputes involving estates spread across Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.
- Represented multinational corporations in arbitration cases before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
- Successfully advised EU-based companies on compliance with GDPR and cross-border data protection issues.
- Acted for European banks in high-value finance and regulatory disputes.
Professional Memberships
- German Bar Association (Deutscher Anwaltverein – DAV)
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Arbitration Committee
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- European Lawyers’ Association (ELA)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Dr. Vogel frequently publishes academic and professional articles on European Union law, arbitration, and cross-border inheritance disputes. He is also a sought-after speaker at international legal conferences in Berlin, Brussels, and Paris, where he discusses the evolving landscape of European corporate and inheritance law.