Areas of expertise
Consultation of Chinese clients in respect to their business development and investments or acquisitions in Germany
Market Entry
Energy Law
Languages
German
English
Mandarin (basic knowledge)
References
Strategic and legal consultation and representation of a Chinese electric utility company primarily operating grids in the Expression of Interest procedure regarding a German grid, including legal questions relating to the German Foreign Trade & Payments Act
Support and strategic consultation of a Chinese electric utility company primarily operating grids in preparing several investment projects in Germany, including legal questions relating to the German Foreign Trade & Payments Act
Extensive consultation of a Chinese electric utility company primarily operating grids in its participation in a privatization project regarding a power plant in Nigeria; transfer of shares, service contract
Extensive consultation and representation of a Chinese company in the solar sector in the development of various photovoltaic plants in Germany
Representation and extensive consultation of a Chinese company in the solar sector regarding its corporate structure in Europe (China, Germany and Luxembourg)
Consultation of a Chinese Energy company active in Storage regarding the transfer of shares between different subsidiaries from China, Singapore and Germany; management of this process
Numerous consultations in various legal aspects of a Chinese automotive group
Several years of consultation of a Chinese airline in all legal matters
Supporting and consultation of another Chinese airline in relation to founding its Berlin branch
Comprehensive consultation of a Chinese company in fulfilling their assignment by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish so called Chinese Visa Application Service Centers in Germany
Strategic and legal consultation and representation of various Chinese companies in their establishment and in their commencement of business activities in Germany; support in intercultural aspects
Rankings
JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2013/2014 „very experienced expert in China Business“
Professional background and education
Since 2017
Hyazinth, Partner
2014-2016
CMS China, CMS Hasche Sigle, Berlin and Shanghai, Partner, Lawyer
2008-2013
Graf von Westphalen, Berlin und Shanghai, Partner, Lawyer
2001-2017
Law office Holger Adam, Berlin
2000-2001
Yuleclub GmbH, Berlin A so called new economy internet company financed by co-shareholder Bertelsmann Valley GmbH, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG Shareholder, authorized representative and head of the legal department
1999-2000
E&E Information Consultants AG, Berlin Legal assistant und online editor
1999
Admitted to the German Bar, Berlin
1995-1998
Assessorexamen (German equivalent to Bar Exam) Including legal traineeship at De la Rosa & De la Rosa, Wall Street, New York
1989-1990
Studies at City University New York, New York International Relations, Philosophy of Law
1988-1995
Studies at the law school of Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin
Published works (selection)
co-author of the book “Chinese Outbound-Investment in Germany“, publisher Mohr Siebeck GmbH & Co. KG, published in 2014 in Germany and in 2015 in China
Memberships
Berlin lawyer association (Berliner Anwaltsverein e.V.)
Weserbrück e.V. (supporters of the delegation of the state of Bremen at the Federal Government of Germany), member of the board