Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 
Born in 1956
Legal studies at Bielefeld University
State bar exam in 1984
Research associate with the Chair for Civil Law (Prof. Dr. Gerhard Otte) at Bielefeld University, 1984 to 1986
Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1988
Admitted to the bar in 1986
Separate registration as appeals court lawyer with the Celle Higher District Court, 1988 to 2002
Attorney with Schindhelm Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, 2002 - 2011
Visiting lecturer at Leibniz University in Hanover since 2007
