Stefan Schmidt-Lauber

Lawyer, Accredited Specialist in Copyright and Media Law, Accredited Specialist in Intellectual Property Rights Partner

Dr. Christian Freudenberg, born 1967 in Hagen, studied law at the Ruhr University, Bochum. Thereafter, he worked as a research assistant at the University of Rostock and the University of Hagen. He has been admitted to practise law in 1997. Since 2006, he is listed as a certified specialist in intellectual property law. From 1998 to 2000 he was Director of Business Affairs at edel music AG. Since 2001, he has been working as an attorney, joining a business law practice spezialising in media a...

Dr Hendrik Bott is based in Hamburg and primarily advises on matters relating to real estate project development: from the acquisition of land, the establishment of building rights and the conclusion of neighbourhood agreements, to the awarding of construction, architect and project management contracts, claim management during the construction phase, and contractual coordination with property tenants. Another key area of his practice is advising fund assets and family offices on commercial t...

Carsten Grau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Equity Law. Carsten practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Carsten Grau since 2013. 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 Carsten Grau is held by other lawyers.

Sven Oswald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sven practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Sven Oswald 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 Sven Oswald is held by other lawyers.

Born in Pirmasens in 1973, Florian Werner studied civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering in Hamburg from 1994-1999. After several years as construction and project manager for a medium-sized foundation engineering company in Berlin and northern Germany, he came to Hamburg to study law. Mr. Werner has been a lawyer at ZENK since 2008 and a specialist in construction and architectural law since 2011. He is a mediator for construction disputes. Mr. Werner is partner with ZENK. ...

Franziska von Kummer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Franziska practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Franziska von Kummer since 2027. 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 Franziska von Kummer is held by other lawyers.

Roman Eschke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits Law and Labor and Employment Law. Roman practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Roman Eschke 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 Roman Eschke is held by other lawyers.

Nina Springer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Nina practices law in Hamburg, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Nina Springer 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 Nina Springer is held by other lawyers.

2011 Arbitrator of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) 2008 Board-Certified Attorney for Intellectual Property Law (Fachanwalt für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz) 2007 Board-Certified Attorney for Copyright and Media Law (Fachanwalt für Urheber- und Medienrecht) 1998 New York Bar Exam (Attorney-at-Law) LL.M. in Trade Regulations, New York University (NYU), USA 1997 Second State Examination in Law, Regional Court of Appeals Hamburg (legal trainee at German Embassy Singap...