Hengeler Mueller names four new partners and four new counsels
Hengeler Mueller names four new partners and four new counsels
Hengeler Mueller names four new partners and four new counsels
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<strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> <strong>names</strong> <strong>four</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>partners</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>four</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>counsels</strong><br />
<strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> appointed Philipp Hanfl<strong>and</strong> (Frankfurt am Main), Simon Patrick Link<br />
(Munich), Christian Schmies (Frankfurt am Main) <strong>and</strong> Christian Wentrup (Düsseldorf) as<br />
<strong>new</strong> <strong>partners</strong> of the firm with effect as from 1 January 2013. Concurrently, <strong>Hengeler</strong><br />
<strong>Mueller</strong> appointed Bianka Bielecke (Frankfurt am Main), Susan Kempe-Müller (Frankfurt<br />
am Main), Anna Roberta Schw<strong>and</strong>er (Munich) <strong>and</strong> Vanessa Wettner (Frankfurt am Main)<br />
as <strong>new</strong> <strong>counsels</strong> of the firm.<br />
Daniela Favoccia <strong>and</strong> Matthias Hentzen, Co-Managing Partners of <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong><br />
commented on the appointments,<br />
“We are delighted to further exp<strong>and</strong> our <strong>partners</strong>hip with <strong>four</strong> <strong>new</strong> <strong>partners</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>four</strong><br />
<strong>new</strong> counsel. The key to our success lies in the combination of legal excellence <strong>and</strong><br />
business skill. Our <strong>new</strong> <strong>partners</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>counsels</strong> fit this <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> profile<br />
perfectly.”<br />
Philipp Hanfl<strong>and</strong> joined <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2007. He works in dispute resolution <strong>and</strong><br />
represents clients both in state courts <strong>and</strong> national <strong>and</strong> international arbitration<br />
proceedings. He recently represented Porsche Automobil Holding SE facing charges<br />
from investors.<br />
Simon Patrick Link began his legal career at <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2006. He advises clients<br />
in corporate law with a particular focus on assisting listed companies in company<br />
transformation law matters, <strong>and</strong> family businesses. He recently advised TUI AG on its<br />
equity investment in Hapag Lloyd <strong>and</strong> partial disposal to the Albert Ballin consortium.<br />
Christian Schmies has been with <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> since 2007. He advises clients<br />
primarily on issues of investment <strong>and</strong> banking supervisory law. A current focus of his<br />
work is on the implementation of the AIFM directive.
Christian Wentrup joined <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2007 <strong>and</strong> works in the area of corporate<br />
law <strong>and</strong> M&A. His recent clients included ThyssenKrupp, which he advised in the sale of<br />
Stainless Global. He also provides comprehensive advice for family businesses <strong>and</strong><br />
entrepreneurial families.<br />
Bianka Bielecke has worked with <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in capital market law since 2007,<br />
focusing on debt capital markets. She primarily provides legal advice for banks <strong>and</strong><br />
issuers regarding the issuance <strong>and</strong> placement of bonds, such as the various hybrid bonds<br />
of RWE AG.<br />
Susan Kempe-Müller began her legal career at <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2005. She works in<br />
the area of intellectual property <strong>and</strong> dispute resolution. She recently advised a<br />
pharmaceutical company on an extensive drug portfolio <strong>and</strong> the introduction of <strong>new</strong><br />
products.<br />
Anna Roberta Schw<strong>and</strong>er joined <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2004. She works in debt <strong>and</strong><br />
equity capital markets <strong>and</strong> has recently advised clients such as Kabel Deutschl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen <strong>and</strong> KION on the issuance of high-yield bonds.<br />
…
Vanessa Wettner joined <strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong> in 2004 <strong>and</strong> works in dispute resolution <strong>and</strong><br />
intellectual property law. She recently advised the investment company of a large US<br />
investment bank in a case of charges brought by investors, <strong>and</strong> a global leading German<br />
clothing group defending trademark law claims.<br />
Partner <strong>and</strong> Press Contacts<br />
Daniela Favoccia<br />
- Managing Partner -<br />
<strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong><br />
Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten<br />
Bockenheimer L<strong>and</strong>strasse 24<br />
60323 Frankfurt<br />
Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 69 17095 382<br />
Fax: +49 69 17095 7383<br />
daniela.favoccia@hengeler.com<br />
Matthias Hentzen<br />
- Managing Partner -<br />
<strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong><br />
Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten<br />
Benrather Strasse 18-20<br />
40213 Düsseldorf<br />
Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 211 8304 193<br />
Fax: +49 211 8304 7183<br />
matthias.hentzen@hengeler.com<br />
Christian Seidenabel<br />
- Director Communications -<br />
<strong>Hengeler</strong> <strong>Mueller</strong><br />
Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwaelten<br />
Bockenheimer L<strong>and</strong>strasse 24<br />
60323 Frankfurt<br />
Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 69 17095 207<br />
Fax: +49 69 17095 7207<br />
christian.seidenabel@hengeler.com<br />
20 November 2012
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