Christian Osterrieth

Alexa Ningelgen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Public Law. Alexa practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexa Ningelgen 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 Alexa Ningelgen is held by other lawyers.

Rainer Birke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Criminal Defense. Rainer practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Rainer Birke 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 Rainer Birke is held by other lawyers.

Born in 1934 Legal studies at the Universities of Marburg, Münster and Berlin First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1957 Doctor of both Laws (Dr. jur. ut.) 1960 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") in at the Detmold and Berlin District Courts Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1962 First bar admission in 1962 Managing director of an industrial company, 1964 - 1973 Renewed bar admission in 1973 Certified Specialized Attorney in Tax Law since 1973

Professor Dr Stefan Hertwig specialises in the field of public commercial law, with particular emphasis on public procurement law and European state aid law. According to the trade magazine JUVE, he is one of the “leading names in public procurement law”. Who is Who Legal certifies him “an incredibly strong name in the German market, noted for his expertise in public funding and government contracts”. The practice group under his leadership advises the public sector an...

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.

Michael Schaumann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Schaumann 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 Michael Schaumann is held by other lawyers.

Dr. Anna Cryns-Moll studied law at Cologne University and Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne within the framework of completion of the German-French masters degree (LL.M./maîtrise en droit). After having accomplished the first state exam in law she worked as a research associate at the Institute for tax law at Cologne University, completing her doctorate with honors in 2010. While performing her legal clerkship she also stayed abroad, in Singapore and New York. After finishing the legal c...

Mike Weitzel is a lawyer and partner at FGvW in Cologne. He is a specialist lawyer for insurance law and specialises, among other things, in product liability and product advice (especially for liability lines), insurance contract law as well as litigation and arbitration. He is a lecturer in insurance law at Hagen Law School, a member of the insurance law working group of the DAV and the author of numerous publications and specialist lectures. He speaks German and English.

Christoph Niemeyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Christoph practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christoph Niemeyer 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 Christoph Niemeyer is held by other lawyers.

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.