Christian Mensching

Marcus Nierkens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Marcus practices law in Duisburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Marcus Nierkens 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 Marcus Nierkens is held by other lawyers.

Claudia Maaßen LL.M. is a lawyer and partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She has been working in the litigation and arbitration practice group of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen’s Cologne office since 2016. Claudia Maaßen is a specialist in dispute resolution with a focus on manager liability and D&O and product liability. Her clients include insurance companies, managers and private companies. Claudia Maaßen speaks German, French and English.

Dr. Kai Rüting is a partner at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. Admitted as an attorney in 2005 and a partner of the firm since 2015, he advises clients on matters involving Intellectual Property Law , with a focus on patent infringement litigation, technology-related arbitration, and licensing disputes. His work frequently involves national and cross-border patent litigation as well as strategic issues concerning the enforcement of inte...

Joachim C. Mohlitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Joachim C. practices law in Essen, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Joachim C. Mohlitz 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 Joachim C. Mohlitz is held by other lawyers.

Karl Maria Walter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Karl Maria practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Karl Maria Walter since 2014. 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 Karl Maria Walter is held by other lawyers.

Raul Taras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Raul practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Raul Taras since 2027. 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 Raul Taras is held by other lawyers.

Born in 1964 Legal studies at the Universities of Heidelberg and Bonn First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1990 Doctoral research at the Universities of Valencia (Spain) and Münster Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Detmold District Court Elective posting at the Commission of the European Union in Brussels Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1993 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen"), bar admission 1994, with the firm since 1994 Certified Specialized Attorney in Administrative Law since 1997 C...

Philipp-Gerald Hammes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Philipp-Gerald practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Philipp-Gerald Hammes 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 Philipp-Gerald Hammes is held by other lawyers.

Olaf Konzak is a partner in the Cologne office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner and heads the public law practice. In September 2018, Olaf Konzak and a team of four lawyers from LLR Legerlotz Laschet und Partner moved to the FGvW office in Cologne. Since September 1, 2018, he has been a partner in the practice in public law. His practice focuses on environmental and waste law, chemicals and substances law and public building law. Olaf Konzak has been working as a lawyer since 19...

Dr. Alex Petrasincu is Managing Partner at Hausfeld in Germany. He advises on all aspects of European and German competition law with a special focus on antitrust litigation. Alex is specialized in representing parties in cartel damages actions before the German courts, and has advised on damages actions in various jurisdictions. Alex has represented parties in and advised on actions before numerous German District Courts, Courts of Appeals, the German Constitutional Court, as well as the Eur...