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A Legacy Since 1846
FPS - a Law Firm with History
Providing Legal Counsel for Over 175 Years
We reflect proudly on our historical origins, as they serve as the foundation for the contemporary ethos of our law firm. This ethos seamlessly blends a rich tradition with a commitment to progress and a forward-looking perspective.
2024
FPS on course for growth
In January 2024, FPS will open a new office in Munich. As part of the company’s growth strategy, this fifth branch will join the locations in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin.
2023
Re-Branding
FPS is breaking new ground with its revamped branding. The updated, bold and independent image, tailored for digital media, positions FPS as a forward-thinking company and a trailblazer in the industry.
2013
FPS Fritze Wicke Seelig Partnerschaftsgesellschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
The partnership underwent a legal structure change, resulting in the establishment of the name FPS Fritze Wicke Seelig Partnerschaftsgesellschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB. Furthermore, the firm underwent a brand relaunch, encompassing a new image and value proposition. FPS. Your law firm. Your partner.
2009
FPS Fritze Wicke Seelig
Expansion of the Berlin branch through the merger with part of the Berlin office of the law firm Schwarz Kelwing Wicke Westpfahl.
Ende 2002
FPS Fritze Paul Seelig
Merger of FPS Fritze Paul Schmitt with the Hamburg office and parts of the Munich office of Seelig, Preu & Bohlig to form the law firm FPS Fritze Paul Seelig with branches in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Erfurt.
Opening of the Düsseldorf office in 2004 with the arrival of Reszel Meierrose Burghardt-Richter Nacke.
2002
FPS Fritze Paul Schmitt
Merger of the association of law firms of Fritze, Weigel, Bornemann, Arnold & Kelm and Knauthe, Paul & Schmitt at the Frankfurt office.
1998
Seelig & Preu, Bohlig
Merger of the law firms Seelig Ehlers Ziehm Richter and Preu, Bohlig & Partner into a supra-regional law firm with offices in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden.
1996
Knauthe, Paul & Schmitt
Merger of the association of the Frankfurt law firm Paul, Paul & Schmitt with the Berlin law firm Knauthe.
1973
Fritze Weigel Bornemann
Arnold & Kelm
Founded by Dr Ulrich Fritze, Theodor Weigel, Klaus Bornemann, Karl-Heinz Arnold and Dr Brigitte Kelm.
1946
Paul, Paul & Schmitt
Founded by the former Minister-President of Thuringia, Prof. Rudolf Paul, and Dr Albert Paul.
1910
Dr. Ernst Moritz Heertz
The foundation stone for the law firm Fritze, Weigel, Bornemann, Arnold & Kelm was laid by Dr Ernst Moritz Heertz, a member of the Judicial Council. His son, Dr Heinrich Heertz, and Dr Christian Werner founded the law firm Heertz Werner, which Dr Ulrich Fritze joined in 1955. In the years that followed, Theodor Weigel, Klaus Bornemann, Karl-Heinz Arnold and Dr Brigitte Kelm followed suit and founded the long-lasting law firm Fritze, Weigel, Bornemann, Arnold & Kelm in 1973.
Dr. Geert Seelig
Dr. Paul Ehlers
Dr. Geert Seelig (Sohn)
1846
Founder: Dr Antoine-Feill
The firm’s roots date back to 1846, when Dr Heinrich Frans Angelo Antoine-Feill, son of a French citizen, opened his law office in Hamburg. In 1902, Dr Geert Seelig joined as a partner, and was later succeeded by his son Dr Geert Seelig Jr and his grandson Dr Geert Wolfgang Seelig as named partners of the law firm Seelig Ehlers Ziehm Richter & Partner.