Michael Kliemt

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...

Gregor Lamla is a lawyer and partner at the Dusseldorf office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He advises on real estate financing and transactions with a focus on commercial real estate, especially in the retail sector (shopping centers, downtown department stores and retail parks).Before joining Friedrich Graf von Westphalen, Gregor was a partner at other major law firms as well as GC at a real estate asset management company. He speaks German and English.

Christoph Neven is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christoph, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christoph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dr. Christian Sandweg joined the firm of VOSSIUS in 2011 and was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney in 2015. His training in IP included stages at the German Patent Office, the Federal German Patent Court and the Lower District Court Mannheim. In 2016, he became a partner in the firm. Dr. Sandweg studied physics at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Kaiserslautern, specializing in solid state physics and in partic...

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 ...

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

Matthias is a Counsel in Dentons’ Dusseldorf office and a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. He is specialised in international commercial arbitration and has extensive experience in construction engineering and post-M&A disputes. Another key focus of his work is global commercial disputes, including the representation of clients in mass-litigations. He also advises on project development, including the drafting, negotiation and enforcement of commercial...

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

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

Peter Vocke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Peter, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.