References TEAL

Innovative Solutions. Recognized Excellence.

As a highly specialized law firm in IP and IT law, we are committed to continuous learning, specializing and staying ahead of the curve. By embracing innovative, out-of-the-box thinking, we deliver effective and forward-thinking legal solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Our expertise and commitment are reflected in the recognitions we have received from respected industry publications, highlighting our high standards and focus on delivering quality in IP and IT law.

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Chambers Germany 2026

Ranked in the category “Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition”

“TEAL has real experts and we like the calm and sophisticated advice we get from them.”

“TEAL provides us with a fast, good service and its team is nice and responsive.”

Chambers Global Guide 2026

Ranked in the category “Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition”

Legal 500

Listed as Firm to Watch 2026 across three practice areas: Trademark Law, IT & Digitalisation, Data Law

Chambers Germany Awards 

Shortlisted as “Newcomer of the Year 2026”

WTR 1000

Listed in the category „BRONZE“ 2026

„TEAL is delivering exceptional IP and IT counsel through a partner-led, hands-on approach that clients value and trust. Susanne Schmidt and Patrick Baronikians bring decades of experience, deep sector expertise, and a personal touch to every mandate – from building and managing global brand portfolios to navigating complex EUIPO proceedings. Their tailored, practical advice, combined with a strong international network, enables them to implement cutting-edge legal solutions with confidence.“

IP STARS (Managing IP)

Listed as a Notable Law Firm in the field of Trademarks 2025

“They go right to the core of the matter and provide tailor-made solutions.”

“Precise, always reachable, and [have a] great strategy.”

“We have always been very impressed with the team led by Susanne Schmidt and Patrick Baronikians. They provide excellent, commercially focused and concise advice.”

“The team are very approachable and offer very clear and constructive advice.”

“They are efficient, communicative, and easy to cooperate with.”

HANDELSBLATT/Best Lawyers

Germany’s Best Law Firms
Data Protection Law / IT Law
2025

Legal 500

Listed as Firm to Watch 2025 in the field of Trademarks

Dr. Patrick Baronikians

Lexology (2026) awards Dr. Patrick Baronikians as “Client Choice Winner” in the area “Copyright (Germany)”.

F.A.Z. INSTITUT lists Dr. Patrick Baronikians as “TOP ANWALT 2026”.

WTR 1000 (2025, 2026) recognizes Dr. Patrick Baronikians in  as one of the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

IP STARS (Managing IP) awards Dr. Patrick Baronikians in 2025 as Trade Mark Star.

LEADERS LEAGUE (2023, 2024, 2025) recommends Dr. Patrick Baronikians in the areas of trademark registration and trademark litigation every year since 2023.

IP Stars (Managing IP) recommends Dr. Patrick Baronikians as a Notable Practitioner in 2023 and 2024.

Who’s Who Legal (Lexology) has recommended Dr. Patrick Baronikians  in the field of IP -Copyright every year since 2022.

Dr. Daniel Kaboth

Lexology (2026) awards Dr. Daniel Kaboth as “Client Choice Winner” in the area “Data – Information Technology (Germany)”.

Leaders League (2025) recommends Dr. Daniel Kaboth in the field of Data Protection.

In cooperation with Best Lawyers, Handelsblatt has recognized Dr. Daniel Kaboth as one of Germany’s Best Lawyers in Information Technology Law as well as Data Security and Privacy Law for many years, most recently in 2024 and 2025.

IP STARS (Managing IP) recommends Dr. Daniel Kaboth as a Notable Practitioner in 2024.

Leaders League recommended Dr. Daniel Kaboth in 2023 and 2024 in the field of IT & Outsourcing.

Susanne Schmidt

Chambers and Partners (2026) ranks Susanne Schmidt in Chambers Germany Guide in the category “Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Unfair Competition”

“Susanne Schmidt is commercially focused, offers great advice and is very prompt at getting answers to us quickly.”

“Susanne Schmidt is excellent. She’s user friendly, quick to respond and wins all our cases for us.”

Chambers and Partners (2026) ranks Susanne Schmidt in the Chambers Global Guide in the category “Intellectual Property: Trade Marks & Unfair Competition”

WTR 1000 (2025, 2026) ranks Susanne Schmidt as one of World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

IP STARS (Managing IP) awards Susanne Schmidt as Trade Mark Star in 2025.

LEADERS LEAGUE (2023, 2024, 2025) recommends Susanne Schmidt in the areas of trademark registration and trademark litigation every year since 2023.

Benjamin Spies

Leaders League recommends Ben Spies in the field of Data Protection in 2025.

In cooperation with Best Lawyers, Handelsblatt has recognized Ben Spies as one of Germany’s Best Lawyers in Data Security and Privacy Law since 2025.

WirtschaftsWoche (2024) ranks Ben Spies as Highly recommended lawyer in IT law.

The Legal 500 Germany (2020) recommends Ben Spies in the areas “Information Technology – Data Protection” and “Information Technology – Digitalization”.

WirtschaftsWoche (2020) ranks Ben Spies as TOP Lawyer in IT law.

WirtschaftsWoche (2018) recognizes Ben Spies as one of “Germany’s Top Lawyers” in IT law.

Theresa Deubler

IP Stars (Managing IP) has recognized Theresa as a Rising Star 2025.

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