1996 – 2000
Law studies, University of Cologne

2001
Scientific assistant at BLD

2002 – 2004
Legal clerkship in the higher regional court Cologne district

2004
Conferral of a doctorate, University of Cologne

2005
Secondment at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, London

since 2005
Lawyer at BLD

2008
Degree as Specialised Insurance Lawyer

since 2012
Partner at BLD