Professional Qualifications

  • Rechtsanwalt admitted with Rechtsanwaltskammer Cologne

Prior Experience

  • 2008, Partner of DLA Piper UK LLP
  • 2000, Partner of a US law firm, Duesseldorf (Office Managing Partner)
  • 1992, Partner of a national law firm, Frankfurt
  • 1987, Associate at a national law firm, Frankfurt

Recognitions

  • JUVE Handbook 2021/2022: Frequently recommended for corporate law
  • Legal 500 Germany 2022: Recommended for corporate law
  • Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2022: Recommended for capital markets law and corporate
  • Kanzleimonitor 2020/2021: Recommended for corporate as well as for stock corporation and group law
  • Acritas Stars 2019: Listed as “Star Lawyer” in Germany

Education

  • Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn, First State Examination, 1984
  • Higher Regional Court of Berlin, Second State Examination, 1987
  • Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn, Ph.D, 1988