Dr Michael Scheele

Dr Michael Scheele is the CEO and Founder of Legal Alliance Rechtsanwalts GmbH, a boutique law firm headquartered in Munich with offices in Berlin and Dubai. Admitted to the bar in Munich since 1977, he has also been licensed in St Petersburg (1991) and Dubai (2013). Dr Scheele specialises in business law, inheritance law and media law, advising both national and international clients. His career includes serving as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles (1979–1989), and as a member of the Constitutional Commission of the Republic of Albania (1991–1993). He has represented high-profile clients, including Michael Jackson, and was involved in drafting the first democratic constitution of Albania. Dr Scheele is also a published author and columnist, contributing to various newspapers and magazines. Under his leadership, Legal Alliance has received multiple accolades, such as:

• Business Law Firm of the Year (The Lawyer Network)

• Best Leading Cross-Border M&A Lawyer of the Year (Corporate America Today, 2022)

• Recommended Expert 2023 (Leaders in Law)

• Business Excellence Award 2019 (Corporate Insider)

• Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards Germany 2018 Winner

• Franchise Law – Business Law Firm – Germany (CV Magazine, 2018)

• Most Outstanding Private Law Specialist Firm – Germany (AI Global Excellence Awards, 2018)

Today, Legal Alliance provides comprehensive services in inheritance law, including drafting wills, inheritance contracts and advising on estate disputes. The firm also offers counsel in corporate law, media and press law, international business law, tax and insolvency law, family law, labour law, real estate law and mediation. Its international practice extends to company formations, M&A transactions, joint ventures and franchise agreements – particularly focusing on the MENA region and CIS countries. 

Legal Alliance further distinguishes itself through personalised client service, assigning a dedicated attorney to each client to ensure consistent and tailored support. The firm's interdisciplinary approach allows for efficient handling of complex cases requiring expertise across multiple legal domains. Its international orientation, multilingual capabilities and strategic partnerships enhance its ability to manage cross-border matters effectively.

Clients seek Legal Alliance for its advisers’ high-level expertise in sensitive inheritance matters, corporate structuring and international legal transactions. Its clientele currently includes high-net-worth individuals, family-owned businesses, multinational corporations, artists, athletes, NGOs and media entities – all of whom value the firm's discretion, strategic insight and comprehensive solutions.