Lars Benger

Jörg Bornheimer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Jörg, who practices law in Wuppertal, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jörg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born in 1970 Legal studies at Bielefeld University First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1995 Doctoral studies as a Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung fellow, dissertation on "Kapitalsicherung und Gläubigeranfechtung" (capital protection and creditor appeals) under Prof. Dr. Schön as doctoral advisor Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1998 With the firm since 1999 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2001 Certified Specialized Attorne...

Dr. Anna Cryns-Moll studied law at Cologne University and Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne within the framework of completion of the German-French masters degree (LL.M./maîtrise en droit). After having accomplished the first state exam in law she worked as a research associate at the Institute for tax law at Cologne University, completing her doctorate with honors in 2010. While performing her legal clerkship she also stayed abroad, in Singapore and New York. After finishing the legal c...

Uwe Steingröver is a lawyer and accredited specialist for construction and architectural law and a partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He also regularly gives lectures for different suppliers. Uwe’s main focus lies on real estate law, private construction law, facilities construction law and litigation. He is a member of the German Bar Association’s Working Group on Construction Law and the Working Group on Landlord and Tenant Law, as well as the Committee...

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

Jens Biemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law. Jens, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jens 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.

Christoph J. Müller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Christoph J., 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 Christoph J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl Maria Walter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Karl Maria, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jens Kleinert practises as a lawyer and a certified tax lawyer, advising clients on all issues dealing with national and international tax law, in particular on the development of tax-optimised structures and the implementation thereof. This also comprises the development and application of capital market products, especially by using investment funds. He has broad experience in advising on complex restructurings and cross-border transactions. His focus is particularly on business succession ...