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06/02/2026
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WirtschaftsWoche awarded GÖRG as a 'TOP Law Firm 2026' for Insolvency and Restructuring
Dr. Karl-Friedrich Curtze
Attorney (Germany) | Partner
Office Hamburg
Email:
kcurtze [at] goerg.de (kcurtze[at]goerg[dot]de)
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Profile
Dr Karl-Friedrich Curtze is a partner at GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in Hamburg with particular expertise in restructuring and M&A.
In his work as a lawyer, Dr Karl-Friedrich Curtze advises stakeholders in the context of out-of-court restructurings, proceedings under the StaRUG and insolvency (plan) proceedings. Dr Curtze also acts as Chief Restructuring Officer in the context of self-administration proceedings and has extensive experience in the area of transferring restructuring and in the design of insolvency plans.
His expertise also extends to the areas of M&A and corporate law. He advises national and international companies in complex M&A transactions (in particular carve-outs) and supports his clients in all matters relating to corporate structures.
Dr Karl-Friedrich Curtze has a particular industry focus on the energy, maritime and automotive sectors.
Languages
German
English
Career
2015
GÖRG
Partner
2015
University of Hamburg
Doctorate with Prof Dr Reinhard Bork on a topic of insolvency law
2014
Bucerius Law School, Hamburg
Research assistant at the chair of Prof. Dr Faust specialising in general civil law
2013
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Research assistant at the chair of Prof. Dr Klöhn, specialising in capital markets law
2010-2012
Station in Lima and Peru
Legal clerkship in Hamburg
2007
Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
Semester abroad
2005-2009
Bucerius Law School, Hamburg
Study of law with a focus on tax law
Memberships and awards
INSOL Europe
