Johannes Becker

Katharina Landes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law. Katharina, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katharina 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.

Legal studies at Bielefeld University State bar exam in 1984 Research associate under Prof. Dr. Westermann and Prof. Dr. Otte (Chairs for Civil Law) at Bielefeld University, 1984 - 1986 Bar admission in 1986 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1987 Lawyer at the Hamm and Celle Higher District Courts, 1986 - 1989 With the firm since 1989 Certified Specialized Attorney in Tenancy and Condominium Law

Joachim C. Mohlitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Joachim C., who practices law in Essen, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joachim C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc Oberhardt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Marc, 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 Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ingo Klauß is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Ingo, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ingo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Kerkhoff is partner in our Düsseldorf office. For many years he has been advising clients on intellectual property law. His work includes advice on trademarks, their protection and their realisation. In cooperation with accountants and business economists he is regularly involved in the taxational assessment of trademarks. His work also includes all aspects of copyright protection, designs and unfair trading. He also does litigation in cases of intellectual property infringements ...

Dr. Kai Rüting is attorney since 2005 and partner of the firm since 2015. He advises clients in patent infringement litigation, technology-related arbitrations, and licensing matters. He specializes in national and cross-border patent litigation. Kai has comprehensive litigation experience, in particular in the areas of standard-related patents, electronics, medical technology, chemistry and life sciences. He also has broad experience advising international clients on strategies relating...

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

Ulrike is one of the leading personalities in the field of dispute resolution - in particular for national and international arbitration. Due to her expertise, she is regularly appointed as arbitrator and advises her clients as party representative in complex proceedings. Two main core areas of Ulrike’s practice are turn-key construction (including energy related projects) and post-M&A. She relies on her extensive experience as an advisor for corporate and M&A. Furthermore, she ...