(Partner), Admitted, 2004, Germany.
Christine Wegner not only advises companies on general civil law matters but also on all aspects relating to maritime commercial law, inter alia regarding the purchase and sale of seagoing vessels, shipfinancing questions relating to charter and shipmanagement contracts. Christine started her career as a shipping lawyer and has worked in the maritime sector ever since. She has gained extensive experience in negotiating shipbuilding contracts as well as registering ships and mortgages in all major flag states. She also focuses on travel law - particularly in the area of cruises.
Christine is also specialised in data privacy law. She advises companies on the implementation of data privacy regulations within the company in general as well as in the context of specific projects. She was the data privacy officer for a large German shipping company for 13 years in which role she was responsible for the implementation of the GDPR.
Christine studied law at the University of Hamburg and completed a Master's degree at King's College London (LL.M.). She has been working for the firm since she was admitted to the bar in Hamburg in 2004. She has been a partner and shareholder of the registered partnership since 2006.
