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Carl-Richard Haarmann focuses on infringement proceedings in patent and trade mark law, and on trade mark portfolio management. He studied law in Freiburg, Heidelberg, Leuven, and Münster. He spent part of the period of his studies in Canada and South Africa. His dissertation dealt with particular aspects of contract law. Carl-Richard Haarmann has been practising law at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT since 1997. His work as a partner comprises the management of trade mark portfolios of internat...

Christian Krohs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Christian, 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 Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ludwig Zesch advises national and international private equity funds, corporate borrowers, debt funds and financial institutions on a range of complex domestic and cross-border financings. His practice includes acquisition finance, direct lending, leveraged buyouts and corporate financing. Ludwig has particular experience handling significant acquisition financings involving a range of debt structures, including unitranche/super senior structures. Prior to joining McDermott, he worked for oth...

John-Patrick Bischoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. John-Patrick, 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 John-Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bodo Dehne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bodo, 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 Bodo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melanie Eilers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Melanie, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Daniel Weisert mainly focuses on patent, design and copyright law. In addition, he advises internationally operating companies from the plant engineering and construction and energy supply sectors as well as from the automotive, chemical, electronics, IT and fashion industries. In this respect, his main focus is on procedural law and comprehensive advice on commercial law, contract drafting, the establishment of distribution structures and the contractual and forensic support of large-sca...

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

Jan Erik Spangenberg specialises in dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. He acts both as counsel and as arbitrator. He assists companies, governments and individuals in navigating complex disputes, in particular international commercial and investment arbitrations. He also advises governments and investors in relation to foreign investments and public international law. Jan Erik Spangenberg has successfully represented clients in many high stakes arbitrations (including ICC, DIS, S...

Laura Stammwitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Laura, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.