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Yorick Ruland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Yorick, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yorick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephan Freund is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation and Real Estate Law. Stephan, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hans-Ulrich Wilsing is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Hans-Ulrich, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hans-Ulrich is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christoph Janssen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Christoph, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christoph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christian Wolf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Christian, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Oliver Rosenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Oliver, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oliver is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jens Kleinert practises as a lawyer and a certified tax lawyer, advising clients on all issues dealing with national and international tax law, in particular on the development of tax-optimised structures and the implementation thereof. This also comprises the development and application of capital market products, especially by using investment funds. He has broad experience in advising on complex restructurings and cross-border transactions. His focus is particularly on business succession ...

Lutz Martin Keppeler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law and Information Technology Law. Lutz Martin, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lutz Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregor Lamla is a lawyer and partner at the Dusseldorf office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He advises on real estate financing and transactions with a focus on commercial real estate, especially in the retail sector (shopping centers, downtown department stores and retail parks).Before joining Friedrich Graf von Westphalen, Gregor was a partner at other major law firms as well as GC at a real estate asset management company. He speaks German and English.

Andreas Auler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Andreas, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andreas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.