Thomas Austmann

Dr. Manuel Knebelsberger is Counsel at Hausfeld in Düsseldorf, specializing in competition law and competition litigation. Before joining Hausfeld, Manuel worked in the competition department of one of the biggest international law firms where he acquired a broad experience in all aspects of competition law, ranging from classic antitrust and merger control to procurement and state aid matters. In addition to advising clients on general competition law, Manuel regularly represents client...

Born in 1969 Legal studies at Bielefeld University First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1995 Research associate under Prof. Dr. Gerhard Otte (Chair for Civil Law, Civil Procedure and Legal History) at Bielefeld University, 1995 - 1998 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1997 Judge at the Güstrow Local Court, 1998 - 1999 Bar admission in 1999 and with the firm since then Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2002 Appointment as notar...

Sven Köhnen is a lawyer and partner at the Cologne office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner and a certified specialist for labor and employment law. He also is a lecturer at the Cologne macromedia University of Applied Sciences. His focus is on commercial and distribution law on a national and international level, particular within the automobile sector but also in other areas (insurance, financial services, medical technology, construction, energy, IT, furniture design, pac...

Kaan Gürer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law and Litigation. Kaan practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Kaan Gürer 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 Kaan Gürer is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Hauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Thomas practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Hauss since 2020. 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 Thomas Hauss 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.

Hildegard Schöllmann is a lawyer and local partner in the Cologne office of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner mbB. She advises on all food and feed law issues along the food industry’s value chain as well as on the relevant complementary areas of law such as trademark and competition law. Prior to joining Friedrich Graf von Westphalen, she was a partner in the German food law boutique KWG Rechtsanwälte. She studied law in Cologne and Amsterdam. Hildegard comprehensiv...

Dr Jan Joachim Dreyer’s work includes antitrust defence, in particular for companies with strong market positions, in sales and traditional antitrust matters, compliance issues in sales and in all forms of cooperation between competitors. His areas of expertise also include global and local merger control, including litigation over decisions by authorities reaching the German Federal Court of Justice and the European courts, claims for damages arising from antitrust violations, state ai...

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.

Jörg Bornheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Jörg practices law in Wuppertal, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Jörg Bornheimer 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 Jörg Bornheimer is held by other lawyers.