About Me

My approach: honesty over convenience

More than 20 years as an attorney and trial lawyer before German courts have taught me one key principle: clients are best advised when they receive an honest, unvarnished assessment of their situation, even when it is uncomfortable.

Only a realistic assessment allows sound decisions: whether to fight, negotiate, or seek settlement. I tell you what I believe is right - and explain why.

Professional background

Law studies
Legal clerkship in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
Admission as attorney and member of the Oldenburg Bar Association
For over 20 years: law office in Lingen (Ems), focus on criminal law, litigation and defence advisory

Membership & professional law

Member of the Oldenburg Bar Association
Professional title: Attorney at Law (awarded in the Federal Republic of Germany)
Professional liability insurance: ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG (territorial scope: worldwide)
Member of the NATO DIANA network
Lieutenant Colonel of the Reserve in the German Armed Forces
Regularly active for the Cyber Innovation Hub of the German Armed Forces

Focus: Defence & security industry

A key advisory focus is supporting companies and startups in the defence sector. The War Weapons Control Act (KWKG), the Foreign Trade Act (AWG), the Foreign Trade Ordinance (AWV), and the EU Dual-Use Regulation (2021/821) form a complex regulatory framework requiring strong legal expertise.

Especially in early company stages, when business models are still being developed, early legal advice is decisive. I support defence startups from compliance review of the business model and BAFA procedures to criminal defense in regulatory cases.

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In person in Lingen (Ems) or by video call anywhere in Germany. Describe your matter briefly – I will get back to you with a first assessment.

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