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Dr Pierre-André Brandt has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Düsseldorf office since 2025. He primarily advises clients on real estate transactions and real estate project developments, as well as commercial tenancy law. Other areas of focus in his work include real estate asset management and leasehold structuring. He speaks German, English and Norwegian.

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...

Herbert Posser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. Herbert practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Herbert Posser 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 Herbert Posser is held by other lawyers.

Katja Schramm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Regulatory Practice. Katja practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Katja Schramm 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 Katja Schramm is held by other lawyers.

Arnt Göppert is a lawyer and partner at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. He has been working in the corporate law and M&A practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner's Cologne office since 2013. Arnt Göppert is a transaction specialist advising clients on corporate acquisitions and disposals, corporate actions and financing. His clients include owner-managed companies as well as international funds, listed companies and financial institutions. A particula...

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.

Alexander Kessler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alexander practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Kessler 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 Alexander Kessler is held by other lawyers.

Yorick Ruland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Yorick practices law in Cologne, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Yorick Ruland 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 Yorick Ruland 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 ...

Christoph Angerhausen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Christoph practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christoph Angerhausen 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 Christoph Angerhausen is held by other lawyers.