Hanna Karin Held

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...

Ulrich Flege is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ulrich, 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 Ulrich is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Markus Beaumart is a lawyer and partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. Since July 2018, Markus Beaumart has been a partner in the area of real estate law and construction law at the Cologne office. He moved from DLA Piper to the Practice Areas Plant Construction, Real Estate and M&A of FGvW in Cologne with partners Arnt Göppert, Uwe Steingröver and Jörn Zons. Markus Beaumart began his legal career in 1996 in the Cologne office of the (then) law firm Oppenho...

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

Oliver Rosenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Oliver, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Oliver is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Kai Rüting is a partner at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. Admitted as an attorney in 2005 and a partner of the firm since 2015, he advises clients on matters involving Intellectual Property Law , with a focus on patent infringement litigation, technology-related arbitration, and licensing disputes. His work frequently involves national and cross-border patent litigation as well as strategic issues concerning the enforcement of inte...

Hermann Kahlhöfer advises clients in patent law, in particular in the fields of electrical engineering, medical technology and physics. He has been working in the field of intellectual property for more than 40 years and has extensive experience in the field of national and international patent prosecution procedures and patent infringement matters as well as in the development and exploitation of intellectual property portfolios. After completing two years of military service with a spe...

Gregor Lamla is a lawyer and partner at the Dusseldorf office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He advises on real estate financing and transactions with a focus on commercial real estate, especially in the retail sector (shopping centers, downtown department stores and retail parks).Before joining Friedrich Graf von Westphalen, Gregor was a partner at other major law firms as well as GC at a real estate asset management company. He speaks German and English.

Christian Pinnow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Christian, 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 Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...