Rolf Kowanz

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Born in Helgoland in 1966, Dr. Carsten Oelrichs trained as an industrial business administrator before going on to study law at the University of Hamburg, where he also worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Commercial, Shipping and Business Law. He received his doctorate in 1998, with a thesis on “Creditor Participation and Voting Bans in New Insolvency Proceedings”. Dr. Oelrichs has been a lawyer at ZENK since 1998. Dr. Oelrichs is partner with ZENK. For several years ru...

Dr. Jörn Bosse serves clients primarily from the corporate sector in Hamburg, with a focus on construction and real estate law. His work involves assisting companies in navigating the complexities of real estate project development. This includes obtaining necessary building permits, maintaining neighborhood relations, and overseeing construction operations. Dr. Bosse emphasises the importance of resolving disputes out of court, though he is prepared to litigate when needed. Real estate ...

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.

Dr. Andrea Kröpelin is a partner and certified specialist in employment law at Möhrle Happ Luther . She advises national and international clients on all aspects of individual and collective employment law, including representation in court. Some of the key areas of her work are legal and strategic advice relating to restructuring and M&A projects, company co-determination law, global mobility and employee data protection. She also has a wide range of experience in advising phar...

Michael Nicolaus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense and Criminal Tax Practice. Michael, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nina Springer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Nina, 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 Nina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dieter Schwampe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Maritime Law and Transportation Law. Dieter, 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 Dieter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Oliver Reimann is an attorney and partner at Möhrle Happ Luther . He consults across the full spectrum of real estate law, including real estate transactions, urban development and planning, project development, leasing, and construction. His clients include German and international investors, open-end and closed-end real estate funds, pension funds, private equity investors, project developers and public sector enterprises. As a result of his expertise in administrative law, Oliver Reim...