Business goals first.

Legal architecture, aligned.

Solutions for those who build the future.

LEGAL ENGINEERING, APPLIED

Startups (Tech / FinTech / Creative) — Founders · Funding-ready docs · IP · GTM deals · Risk mapping
Founders (general) — Setup · Partner dynamics · T&Cs · Liability · Conflict exits
Creatives / Media / Sport — Copyright · Licensing · Brand deals · Usage rights · Royalties
Real estate / PropTech — JV · Deal stack · Project contracts · Governance · Exit
Mid-market — Contract systems · Negotiation lead · Risk containment · Claims strategy · Intl. contracts

BEYOND TRADITIONAL ADVISORY

Law is often viewed as a static barrier. I see it as a tool for construction. As a strategic legal engineer, I don't just manage risks—I design the legal architecture that allows your vision to scale.

Operating at the intersection of high-growth technology, creative capital, and complex economic interests. My approach is built for those who find the standard path too narrow: the disruptors, the builders, and the visionaries. I provide the unconventional solutions and strategic clarity required to turn legal frameworks into competitive advantages.

No excessive legalese. No 'one-size-fits-all' templates. Just high-impact results for those who are building the future.

NO TEMPLATES. JUST STRATEGY.

Each mandate is scoped from scratch · No one-size-fits-all paperwork · No generic playbooks
Interest mapping first · Options built around real leverage
Contracts designed for negotiation · Clear positions · Clean fallbacks
Disputes handled with strategic pressure · Focus on outcomes, not noise

Generic templates are for generic businesses. Mastery lies in the detail. Whether drafting a complex deal stack or navigating high-stakes litigation, the focus remains on hyper-individualization. Here, every contract is engineered as a strategic leadership tool, designed to dominate the negotiation table. The approach is simple: Dissect the client’s interest until the core advantage is exposed. In litigation, strategy is paramount; execution is relentless. No noise. No wasted motion. Just high-stakes objectives achieved through clinical precision and unconventional legal architecture.

WHO’S BEHIND?

Credentials — Rechtsanwalt, Attorney-at-Law (Germany) · Hamburg Bar · Honors (1st + 2nd) · German State Exams (Bavaria)
Work — EN (near-native) · Cross-border · US-style drafting · Negotiation · Dispute prevention · Litigation strategy
Background — BigLaw Firm · Independent (20y) · Training · Würzburg · Barcelona/Tarragona
Tech Founder · Investor

Markus R. Keller

"Most lawyers tell you why it won't work. I show you how it does. I enforce your economic interests. My approach is strategic, holistic, and tailored to the fast-moving pace of modern industries. No legalese. Just results."