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Peter Christian Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law. Peter Christian, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Born in Bremerhaven in 1984, Dr. Lisa Feuerhake studied German and Anglo-American law in Münster. After passing her first state licensing examination, Dr. Feuerhake completed a doctorate on the subject of “Competition Law in England”. As part of her doctorate, she spent a research semester at the University of Oxford, UK, for which she received a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship. From 2010-2012, she completed her legal clerkship in Hamburg, with posts abroa...

Born in Lüneburg in 1967, Anja Teiwes studied law in Göttingen and has worked as a lawyer since 1996. She joined ZENK in 1999. Her clients consist primarily of planning offices, architects, engineers and structural engineers. Her practice focuses on all areas of architectural and engineering law, in particular on contract and fee matters. The awarding of planning services is another focus of her work, and she contributed her expertise to the “Guidelines on Procedures under the...

Elke Umbeck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration and Litigation. Elke, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thorsten Herms is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Thorsten, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thorsten is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Dr Thorsten Bieg advises national and international companies, creditors, investors and suppliers/customers in situations of crises. He specialises in the areas of insolvency law and restructuring, legal, financial and accounting reorganisation, trusteeships, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and advice in times of crisis.

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

Jan Peter Scharf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law, Public Private Partnership and Real Estate Law. Jan Peter, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kay Jacobsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Kay, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.