1967
Born in Hanau (Germany)

1987
A-Levels  in Hanau (one year spent at an English Grammar School)

1989-1993
Law degree in Frankfurt/Main and Passau

1994-1996
Trainee in Frankfurt/Main (Four months were spent with a law firm in Dallas/Texas)

1996-2004
Solicitor in various national firms in Frankfurt/Main, Berlin und Dresden

1999
Admission as a solicitor in England und Wales

2005-2011
Partner of a large English law firm in Birmingham/England

2011-2012
Corporate Counsel with a large watch and jewelry manufacturer in Switzerland

2012-2013
Solicitor in an international firm in Frankfurt/Main

2013
Partner in the law firm of Rattay & Becher

2015
Passing the Federal German Notary exam with honours

2016
Certified Specialist in Succession Planning