The first half of 2025 saw continued growth of BARDEHLE PAGENBERG’s integrated team of attorneys-at-law and patent attorneys, with seven new hires joining the firm’s offices in Munich and Hamburg.
Johannes Lang, Managing Partner of BARDEHLE PAGENBERG, is convinced that this expansion is crucial for fostering interdisciplinary thinking and strong cooperation in the IP law firm: “Our international clients benefit from a well-coordinated team that not only brings outstanding technical skills across various industries, but is also distinguished by mutual trust, commercial awareness, and a solution-oriented approach.”
Ann-Kathrin Michel joins from the global commercial law firm Dentons, where she worked closely with the London team in patent prosecution and opposition. “I am very much looking forward to the opportunities and challenges of growing in and with one of the leading IP law firms in Europe.”
Lisa Fleidl moves from the commercial law firm Graf von Westphalen and is looking forward to deepening her knowledge in her favorite area of law: “What really appealed to me about BARDEHLE PAGENBERG is its clear focus and the associated combined expertise brought together by patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law. I want to learn from the best here and make my contribution to progress and innovation.”
Dr. Tomasz Klama is highly motivated to start his professional career at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG: “To be part of this team right from the start of my career and to work on the major cases in the IP sector is not only a motivation for me, but also a validation of my professional qualifications.”
Karin Bek is moving from the law firm Pinsent Masons, where she represented national and international clients in the field of life sciences/IP and advised them on contract law matters. Karin Bek is to further immerse herself in patent law and develop her expertise in this field in an even more targeted manner in the future. Above all, she appreciates the opportunity “to work at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG in an environment of outstanding professional quality and inspiring personalities.”
Dr. Thomas Kotzott joins BARDEHLE PAGENBERG after successfully completing his training as a German and European Patent Attorney. He is optimistic about all the new challenges he will face “in an excellent team with technical and legal know-how” and looks forward to “working together to develop innovative solutions for clients.”
Selina Opas is also full of anticipation about “further expanding her knowledge at a renowned and modern IP law firm and being part of a team that embodies quality, commitment, and collaborative exchange.”
Benedikt Dellen will join the firm on August 1, 2025, from Hogan Lovells Int. LLP, where he primarily handled complex, cross-border patent infringement proceedings. “The move to BARDEHLE PAGENBERG marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for me. I am very much looking forward to working with this powerful team, which is both professionally strong and personally right on my wavelength.”