Jörg Zerhausen

Dr. Patrick Vogt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate 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.

Born in 1960 Apprenticeship as banker 1981 Legal studies at the University of Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1986 Postgraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, 1986 - 1987 Master of Laws (LL.M.) 1987 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1989 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1990 Bar admission in Germany in 1990, with the firm since then Admission to the New York bar in 1991 Certified Specialized Attorney in International Business Law since 2014 Member...

Christian Krohs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law. Christian, 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 Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gabi Müllejans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Gabi, 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 Gabi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Thomas Christner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law. Thomas, 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 Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

With nearly 20 years of professional experience, Anton is a proven expert in patent litigation. He is among the lawyers with the highest number of appearances at the Federal Court of Justice, Germany’s highest court in patent matters. He has been acknowledged as a recommended patent litigator by various legal publications and handbooks. He is a partner of the firm and the head of the patent law team. In the year 2006, he was among the first lawyers to receive the distinction as a Certif...

Gregor Lamla is a lawyer and partner at the Cologne 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.

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