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Dr Hendrik Bott is based in Hamburg and primarily advises on matters relating to real estate project development: from the acquisition of land, the establishment of building rights and the conclusion of neighbourhood agreements, to the awarding of construction, architect and project management contracts, claim management during the construction phase, and contractual coordination with property tenants. Another key area of his practice is advising fund assets and family offices on commercial t...

Lawyer Partner

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

Born in Hamburg in 1963, Jan Dietze studied law in Passau and at King’s College in London, UK, where he obtained his Diploma of Legal Studies. He also studied in Freiburg and at Europa-Kolleg in Bruges, Belgium, where he obtained the Diplôme D’Hautes Études Européennes. Jan Dietze has been a lawyer at ZENK since 1995. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law and M&A. He also specializes in antitrust law and compliance. Mr. Dietze is a member of ...

Jan Dreyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Jan, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Jörn Bosse serves clients primarily from the corporate sector in Hamburg, with a focus on construction and real estate law. His work involves assisting companies in navigating the complexities of real estate project development. This includes obtaining necessary building permits, maintaining neighborhood relations, and overseeing construction operations. Dr. Bosse emphasises the importance of resolving disputes out of court, though he is prepared to litigate when needed. Real estate ...

Born in Göttingen in 1974, Dr. Stefanie Hartwig studied law in Kiel and Liège from 1994 to 1998 and completed her postgraduate studies in business law in Hamburg. Thereafter, she worked as a trainee lawyer in Hamburg and New York and as a research associate at the University of Hamburg. She completed her doctorate in 2002. Ms. Hartwig has been working as a lawyer since 2003, initially in a major international law firm and since 2005 at ZENK. Since 2007, she has also been a special...

Christian Rauda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Intellectual Property Law. Christian, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lars Bohlken is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law and Corporate Law. Lars, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lars is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.