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Born in Pirmasens in 1973, Florian Werner studied civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering in Hamburg from 1994-1999. After several years as construction and project manager for a medium-sized foundation engineering company in Berlin and northern Germany, he came to Hamburg to study law. Mr. Werner has been a lawyer at ZENK since 2008 and a specialist in construction and architectural law since 2011. He is a mediator for construction disputes. Mr. Werner is partner with ZENK. ...

Jan Erik Spangenberg specialises in dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. He acts both as counsel and as arbitrator. He assists companies, governments and individuals in navigating complex disputes, in particular international commercial and investment arbitrations. He also advises governments and investors in relation to foreign investments and public international law. Jan Erik Spangenberg has successfully represented clients in many high stakes arbitrations (including ICC, DIS, S...

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Tilman Müller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law and Intellectual Property Law. Dr. Tilman Müller specializes in patent infringement proceedings and parallel invalidity proceedings, not only in national courts, but also before the Unified Patent Court since day one. His work focuses on the representation of patent pools, the enforcement of standard-essential patents, and all related antitrust issues. Tilman is not only familia...

Dr Myrna Meyer is an expert in intellectual property, with a focus on competition, trademark, copyright, and IT law. She advises and represents national and international companies—particularly in the luxury and consumer goods sectors—ranging from major corporations to start-ups. Dr Meyer assists clients with marketing strategies, product development, communication, advertising, and international contract drafting. She represents clients in and out of court, prioritising practical...

Frau Prof. Dr. Eva Vonau ist nicht nur Fachanwältin für Urheber- und Medienrecht sowie Fachanwältin für IT-Recht, sondern hat auch eine Ausbildung zur „Mediengestalterin Bild und Ton“ absolviert und ist Professorin für Internet-, Medien- und Datenschutzrecht. Durch diese Kombination aus rechtswissenschaftlicher Expertise und praktsicher Erfahrung im Medienbereich bringt sie einen einzigartigen Blickwinkel auf medien-, technik- und kreativitätsbezogene...

Born in Rheda-Wiedenbrück in 1967, Dr. Henrik Nacke studied law in Münster. During his legal clerkship and dissertation period, he worked as a research assistant at the Chair for Public Law, International Law and European Union Law at the University of Münster. In 1999, he obtained a doctorate”on the subject of “Protection against Dismissal in Corporate Transformations”, during which he was supported by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia’s fund for high...

Arne Schmidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation, Restructuring and Insolvency Law and Tax Law. Arne practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Arne Schmidt since 2024. 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 Arne Schmidt is held by other lawyers.

Anne Schöning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Anne practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Anne Schöning 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 Anne Schöning is held by other lawyers.

2011 Arbitrator of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) 2008 Board-Certified Attorney for Intellectual Property Law (Fachanwalt für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz) 2007 Board-Certified Attorney for Copyright and Media Law (Fachanwalt für Urheber- und Medienrecht) 1998 New York Bar Exam (Attorney-at-Law) LL.M. in Trade Regulations, New York University (NYU), USA 1997 Second State Examination in Law, Regional Court of Appeals Hamburg (legal trainee at German Embassy Singap...