Tobias Ruthenbeck

Dr. Christian Sandweg is a German Patent Attorney (Patentanwalt) and European Patent Attorney at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf. He focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Law , advising clients on the protection and enforcement of patent rights. Dr. Sandweg joined VOSSIUS in 2011 and was admitted to practice as a German Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 2015. As part of his professional training in intellectual property,...

Antje Weiss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Law. Antje practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Antje Weiss since 2026. 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 Antje Weiss is held by other lawyers.

Christian Krohs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Competition / Antitrust Law. Christian practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Krohs 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 Christian Krohs is held by other lawyers.

Karl Maria Walter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Karl Maria practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Karl Maria Walter since 2014. 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 Karl Maria Walter is held by other lawyers.

Holger Rhode is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. Holger practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Holger Rhode 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 Holger Rhode 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...

Jens Kleinert practises as a lawyer and a certified tax lawyer, advising clients on all issues dealing with national and international tax law, in particular on the development of tax-optimised structures and the implementation thereof. This also comprises the development and application of capital market products, especially by using investment funds. He has broad experience in advising on complex restructurings and cross-border transactions. His focus is particularly on business succession ...

Achim Kirchfeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Achim practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany Best Lawyers has recognized Achim Kirchfeld since 2011. 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 Achim Kirchfeld is held by other lawyers.

Born in 1954 Legal studies at the University of Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1979 Legal clerkship ("Refrendariat") at the Paderborn District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1983 Research assistant at the Chair for Civil Law and Labor Law at the University of Münster, 1983 to 1985 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1985 Employed at Bayerische Hypotheken- und Wechselbank, 1986 to 1987 Bar admission in 1987 and with the firm since then

Sebastian von Lossow LL.M. 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’s Dusseldorf office since 2025. Sebastian von Lossow is a specialist in M&A, joint ventures and real estate transactions. His clients include entrepreneurs, family offices and mid-size companies (industrials, engineering as well as software-as-a-service) and real estate managers and investors...