Martin Schimke

Born in 1968 Legal studies at Bielefeld University First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1995 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Detmold District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1997 Bar admission in 1998 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2001 With the firm since 2001 Certified Specialized Attorney in Labor and Employment Law since 2003

Norbert Schulte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Norbert, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Norbert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carsten Grave is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Competition / Antitrust Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Carsten, who practices law in Cologne, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carsten 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 Energy Law and 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.

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

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

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

Dr. Christian Sandweg is a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. He focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law , advising clients on the protection and enforcement of patent rights. Dr. Sandweg joined VOSSIUS in 2011 and was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2015. As part of his professional training in intellectual property,...

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.