Matthias Hentzen

Hermann Kahlhöfer advises clients in patent law, in particular in the fields of electrical engineering, medical technology and physics. He has been working in the field of intellectual property for more than 40 years and has extensive experience in the field of national and international patent prosecution procedures and patent infringement matters as well as in the development and exploitation of intellectual property portfolios. After completing two years of military service with a spe...

Professor Dr Stefan Hertwig specialises in the field of public commercial law, with particular emphasis on public procurement law and European state aid law. According to the trade magazine JUVE, he is one of the “leading names in public procurement law”. Who is Who Legal certifies him “an incredibly strong name in the German market, noted for his expertise in public funding and government contracts”. The practice group under his leadership advises the public sector an...

Christoph J. Müller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Christoph J. practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christoph J. Müller since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christoph J. Müller is held by other lawyers.

Norbert Schulte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Norbert practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Norbert Schulte since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Norbert Schulte is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Klaus Von der Linden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Klaus practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Klaus Von der Linden since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Klaus Von der Linden is held by other lawyers.

Henrik Holzapfel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. Henrik practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Henrik Holzapfel since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Henrik Holzapfel is held by other lawyers.

Rainer Birke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Criminal Defense. Rainer practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Rainer Birke since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rainer Birke is held by other lawyers.

Jörg Nerlich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Jörg practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jörg Nerlich since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jörg Nerlich is held by other lawyers.

Christian Lentföhr Attorney Certified specialist in labour law Certified specialist in commercial and corporate law Certified tax law Consultant for medium-sized companies (DASV e.V./German Association of Lawyers and Tax Consultants for the Medium-Sized Industry ) Partner Specialists areas : Labour law, c ommercial and company law, l itigation (shareholder disputes and managing director liability) My clients are primarily medium-sized companies as well as their shareholders and managing ...