Languages (please differentiate between a) active (sufficient for oral hearings) and b) passive (sufficient for reading documents submitted))

German, native speakler
English, fully active in reading, speaking and writing
French, fully active in reading, speaking and writing
Spanish, passive in reading
Italian, passive in reading

Professional Experience in International Commercial Arbitration (Experience as Chairman / Sole Arbitrator / Co-Arbitrator / Party Representative)

Party Representative

Professional Experience in China related Matters

Since 1989 active in trade related matters between Europe and Asian countries, in particular China, Japan and Korea.

Giving advice on commercial, competition and trade law.

Professional Experience in Certain Industries

Electronics, manufacturing of goods, steel and telecommunications

Education

1989 - Doctor of Laws with honours
1981 - Law degree with honours
Legal training at the Universities of Heidelberg, Geneva/Switzerland and Freiburg

Further Special Information  

Extensive experience in competition and trade law.

Publications

See enclosed list.

Memberships

International Bar Association
Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht ("German Association of competition lawyers")