Björn Gercke

Dr. Christian Sandweg is a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. He focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law , advising clients on the protection and enforcement of patent rights. Dr. Sandweg joined VOSSIUS in 2011 and was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2015. As part of his professional training in intellectual property,...

Christian Pinnow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Christian practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Pinnow since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christian Pinnow is held by other lawyers.

Dr Adalbert Rödding advises national and international companies on all matters of taxation, particularly for M&A transactions, and on issues of restructuring, leveraged buy-outs, private equity transactions, real estate transactions and the acquisition and sale of distressed assets. He also assists companies in company audits and taxation disputes.

Volker Teigelkötter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Volker practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Volker Teigelkötter since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Volker Teigelkötter is held by other lawyers.

Dr Thomas Bezani offers advice to national and international companies on all matters of individual and collective labour law. One of his specialities is the restructuring of companies and the associated negotiations with work councils and trade unions, with as well as regarding termination rights. He also represents his clients before courts of labour and civil law. His focuses is in the areas of commerce and services, automotive and manufacturing.

Justus Kreuels´ practice involves patent prosecution in the fields of mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, information technology and medical engineering and patent opposition as well as invalidity proceedings before the European Patent Office, the German Patent and Trademark Office, and the Federal Patent Court. He studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and at RWTH Aachen University where he graduated as Master in Engineering in 2007. In 2...

Katja Schramm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Regulatory Practice. Katja practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Katja Schramm since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katja Schramm is held by other lawyers.

Born in 1976 Legal studies at Bielefeld University, 1995 - 2000 Supplementary studies in informatics at Bielefeld University, 1996 - 1998 First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 2000 Postgraduate studies in legal informatics at the Universities of Hannover and Vienna, 2000 - 2001 Research associate at Bielefeld University, 2001 - 2002 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") in Bielefeld and Düsseldorf, 2002 - 2004 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2004 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 2004 Worked ab...

Simon Groneberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Simon practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Simon Groneberg since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Simon Groneberg is held by other lawyers.

Christoph Angerhausen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Christoph practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christoph Angerhausen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christoph Angerhausen is held by other lawyers.