Christoph Heinen

Karl Maria Walter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Karl Maria, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joachim C. Mohlitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Joachim C., who practices law in Essen, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joachim C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Schmidt-Versteyl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Michael, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With nearly 20 years of professional experience, Anton is a proven expert in patent litigation. He is among the lawyers with the highest number of appearances at the Federal Court of Justice, Germany’s highest court in patent matters. He has been acknowledged as a recommended patent litigator by various legal publications and handbooks. He is a partner of the firm and the head of the patent law team. In the year 2006, he was among the first lawyers to receive the distinction as a Certif...

Christoph Hexel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Christoph, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. 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.

Marc Baltus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Marc, 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 Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maximilian L. Reidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Maximilian L., who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maximilian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born in 1966 Legal studies at the Universities of Bielefeld and Cologne First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1991 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1994 Bar admission in 1994 Lawyer with the firm of Bruckhaus Westrick Stegemann (now: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer), Hamburg and Düsseldorf from 1994 to 1996 Self-employed lawyer in Detmold from 1996 to 1999 Certified Specialized Attorney in Labor and Employment Law since...

Henrik Holzapfel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Henrik, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Henrik is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Klaus Von der Linden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Klaus, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Klaus is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.