Dr. Christoph J. Partsch is a leading German attorney specializing in corporate law, administrative law, intellectual property rights, and corporate criminal law. He is the founder of Partsch & Partner Rechtsanwälte, a Berlin-based law firm known for its expertise in press law, restitution law, economic criminal law, and public building law.

Dr. Partsch has played a key role in high-profile legal cases, particularly in advocating for transparency, information access, and anti-corruption measures. Notably, he exposed a major subsidy scandal at the Federal Agency for Unification-Related Special Tasks in 1995 and served as the Berlin Senate’s Trust Lawyer against corruption from 2011 to 2016. His firm has successfully represented investigative journalists and NGOs in lawsuits against government agencies, ensuring access to critical documents and reports.

Beyond his legal practice, Dr. Partsch has held supervisory board positions at MyHammer Holding AG and Instapro II AG and currently serves as the Trust Lawyer for Charité Berlin and the Abraham Geiger College in Potsdam. He is also a respected author, having published works on administrative transparency, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and freedom of information laws. His legal approach is characterized by strategic efficiency, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to upholding democratic accountability.