Matthias Schleifenbaum

Daniela Seeliger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Litigation. Daniela practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Daniela Seeliger since 2009. 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 Daniela Seeliger is held by other lawy...

Dr Michael Körner has been working as a lawyer in our Cologne office since 2018 and was appointed partner on January 1, 2026. He primarily advises clients in the areas of environmental law, public procurement law, public commercial law, surveying and cadastral law, and the law governing publicly appointed surveyors, in particular partnership law. He also advises on liability law, state liability and compensation law, and litigation. He speaks German and English.

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 ...

Dr Adalbert Rödding advises national and international companies on all matters of taxation, particularly for M&A transactions, and on issues of restructuring, leveraged buy-outs, private equity transactions, real estate transactions and the acquisition and sale of distressed assets. He also assists companies in company audits and taxation disputes.

Christian Pinnow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Christian practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Pinnow since 2026. 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 Christian Pinnow 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.

Mike Westkamp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Mike practices law in Wuppertal, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Mike Westkamp 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 Mike Westkamp is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Thomas A. Beisken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas A. practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Beisken 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 Thomas A. Beisken is held by other lawyers.

Jörg Bornheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Jörg practices law in Wuppertal, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jörg Bornheimer 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 Jörg Bornheimer is held by other lawyers.