Jan Friedrich Beckmann

Dr. Wolfgang Hopp studied law, biology and English in Göttingen and completed his legal clerkship in Lower Saxony. From 1997-2000, he was a research consultant at the University of Münster’s Central Institute for Spatial Planning. In 1999, he received his doctorate in spatial planning law, with a thesis on the subject of “Legal and Enforcement Issues in Spatial Planning Procedures”. Dr. Hopp has been a lawyer at ZENK since 2000. He specializes in advising and assis...

Born in Helgoland in 1966, Dr. Carsten Oelrichs trained as an industrial business administrator before going on to study law at the University of Hamburg, where he also worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Commercial, Shipping and Business Law. He received his doctorate in 1998, with a thesis on “Creditor Participation and Voting Bans in New Insolvency Proceedings”. Dr. Oelrichs has been a lawyer at ZENK since 1998. For several years running, he has been named by JUVE as...

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

Johanna Jülicher-Sieg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense. Johanna, 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 Johanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Construction and the Law of Governing Architects Partner

Ronald Steiling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. Ronald, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arnd Weisner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law, Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Arnd, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arnd is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawyer Partner

Lawyer Partner

Dr Sven Magnussen has advised construction companies, property and project developers, and property managers since 1994. As a specialist lawyer for construction and architectural law, he focuses on these areas as well as real estate, tenancy law, and project development. He has extensive experience representing clients both in and out of court and is based in Hamburg.