Frank-Erich Hufnagel

Born in 1969 Studied law at Ruhr University in Bochum First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1996 Research associate at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, 1996 - 1999 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) in 1999 Legal clerkship ("Refrendariat") at the Duisburg District Court, 1999 - 2001 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") and admission to the bar in 2001 Attorney with cross-regional business law firm in Münster from 2002 to 2008 Certified Specialized Attorney in Labor and Employment Law since...

Dr. Christian Sandweg is a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. He focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law , advising clients on the protection and enforcement of patent rights. Dr. Sandweg joined VOSSIUS in 2011 and was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2015. As part of his professional training in intellectual property,...

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

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.

Jessica Hanke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jessica practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Hanke since 2024. 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 Jessica Hanke is held by other lawyers.

Holger Weiß is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Holger practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Holger Weiß 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 Holger Weiß is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Christian Krohs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Christian practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Krohs 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 Krohs is held by other lawyers.

Wolf Zur Nieden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Wolf practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Wolf Zur Nieden 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 Wolf Zur Nieden is held by other lawyers.

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...