Hans Decruppe

Born in 1976 Legal studies at the University of Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 2002 Doctoral studies at the University of Münster Research consultant at the University of Münster's Freiherr-vom-Stein Institute, the academic research center of the Association of North-Rhine Westphalian Districts, 2002 - 2004 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2005 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Paderborn District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen"), bar admission 2006, with t...

Norbert Schulte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Norbert, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Norbert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wibke Schumacher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Tax Law. Wibke, 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 Wibke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr Adalbert Rödding advises national and international companies on all matters of taxation, particularly for M&A transactions, and on issues of restructuring, leveraged buy-outs, private equity transactions, real estate transactions and the acquisition and sale of distressed assets. He also assists companies in company audits and taxation disputes.

Nils Meißner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Nils, who practices law in Essen, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nils is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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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...

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

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