Profile and Expertise

Dr. Christian Melcher specializes in leasing law and is a noted expert in international cross-border lease transactions which he introduced in Germany. Dr. Melcher advises leading fund initiators and lease companies. Furthermore, Dr. Melcher has gained reputation by advising on major acquisition and privatization transactions.

Dr. Christian Melcher is a board member of the Historical Landmarks Protection Foundation (Stiftung Denkmalschutz) in Berlin.

Career

• Studies at the Universities of Münster, Munich, Bonn and Cologne
• Fellowship at Columbia University Law School, New York
• Doctorate at the University of Regensburg
• 1975 Partner of the law firm Kreuz Niebler & Mittl, Munich
• Founding partner of the law firm BEITEN BURKHARDT, Managing Partner until 1999
• Founding partner of KRASKE MELCHER Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Languages

German, English