Guido Jansen

Jörg Nerlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Jörg, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jörg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Volker Teigelkötter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Volker, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Volker is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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

Michael Schaumann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. 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.

Born in 1969 Legal studies at Bielefeld University First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1995 Research associate under Prof. Dr. Gerhard Otte (Chair for Civil Law, Civil Procedure and Legal History) at Bielefeld University, 1995 - 1998 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1997 Judge at the Güstrow Local Court, 1998 - 1999 Bar admission in 1999 and with the firm since then Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2002 Appointment as notar...

Helmut Balthasar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Helmut, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helmut is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sven Köhnen is a lawyer and partner at the Cologne office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner and a certified specialist for labor and employment law. He also is a lecturer at the Cologne macromedia University of Applied Sciences. His focus is on commercial and distribution law on a national and international level, particular within the automobile sector but also in other areas (insurance, financial services, medical technology, construction, energy, IT, furniture design, pac...