Michael Tepass has long been recognized by many of the leading legal directories:

Chambers Europe 2013 lists Michael as a leading employment lawyer, quoting: "Clients commend Frankfurt-based employment head Michael Tepass' responsive approach." Similarly, Euromoney's Guide to the World's Leading Labor and Employment Lawyers and Legal 500 recognize Michael as a leading employment lawyer. And Germany's business magazine Wirtschaftswoche ranks Michael among the 25 best employment lawyers in Germany.