Detlef Grimm

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...

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

Katharina Landes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Data Security and Privacy Law. Katharina practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Katharina Landes 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 Katharina Landes is held by other lawyers.

Paul Lange is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Paul practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Lange since 2009. 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 Paul Lange is held by other lawyers.

Staffan Illert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Staffan practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Staffan Illert 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 Staffan Illert 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.

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 ...

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

Born in 1954 Legal studies at the University of Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1979 Legal clerkship ("Refrendariat") at the Paderborn District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1983 Research assistant at the Chair for Civil Law and Labor Law at the University of Münster, 1983 to 1985 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1985 Employed at Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechselbank, 1986 to 1987 Bar admission in 1987 and with the firm since then

Patent attorney Markus Kreuzberg has more than 20 years of experience in patent and utility model law and extensive expertise in international intellectual property law. His other areas of expertise include employee invention law, trademark law, and design protection. He represents clients before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the Federal Patent Court (BPatG), the European Patent Office (EPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and the World Intellectual ...