Lennart Hinrichs works as a tax advisor in the area of accounting and tax law processing. He has several years of professional experience in providing tax law support in regular insolvency and self-administration proceedings.

"In the midst of difficulties lie favourable opportunities" - Albert Einstein

Christoph Kraemer is responsible for the areas of restructuring and insolvency. After working as a senior consultant at Baumgartner & Partner, the graduate industrial engineer founded comes (now WAYES) together with other partners.

"There's nothing better than unwinding in the sun and wind while sailing at the weekend."

Sven Lundehn is an expert in the areas of restructuring and proceedings. The tax advisor has decades of restructuring experience, including as a senior manager at PwC and then as a partner in one of the largest insolvency administration law firms in Germany.

"Face the realities, even if it is uncomfortable, and say everything openly, even if it hurts." - Jack Welch, CEO General Electric

Konrad Martin is a restructuring and insolvency expert with us. The graduate industrial engineer (FH) previously worked as a consultant at the OEM consultancy P3 Group.

"How do we get out of this? A crisis shows who can do what."

Falk Schnurbusch focuses on restructuring and transactions. The lawyer worked for Ernst & Young for many years - most recently as an associate partner. He is also an active lecturer at Leuphana University Lüneburg.

"Especially in situations with high pressure to change, it is important to quickly develop and implement pragmatic solutions."

Wolfgang Uhlen is entrusted with the topics of restructuring and transformation at our firm. He began his career as an audit assistant/head and later manager at PwC. He was also a lecturer at the Control Data Institute.

"I stick to Winston Churchill: 'There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.'"

Stefan Wechsung is an expert in the areas of restructuring and insolvency. The tax advisor and specialist consultant for restructuring and insolvency administration has several years of restructuring experience, including as an authorised signatory at Ernst & Young.

"It is not too little time that we have, but too much time that we do not use." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Hamed Omumi is a process and transaction expert. The business information technologist previously worked as a management consultant.

"Penetrating complex structures, creating transparency and taking all parties involved along with me - these daily challenges drive me."

Michael Rabe is an expert in the fields of transactions and restructuring. Before joining us, the Chartered Financial Analyst was, among other things, a senior manager and authorised signatory at PwC Advisory.

"As an entrepreneur, some situations you often only experience once in your professional life. Often they go hand-in-hand with the most important decisions. It's good if you then have an experienced partner at your side for whom dealing with them is day-to-day business."

Bernhard Becker contributes his expertise in the area of transformation and founded comes (today WAYES) together with other partners. Becker is not only a co-partner of several medium-sized companies and a member of various advisory boards, but also the author of various professional articles on the topics of restructuring, controlling and leadership.

"Do it! Because not trying guarantees not to get it."

Andreas Eschler is part of our transformation team. Before founding comes (now WAYES) together with other partners, he was, among other things, a partner at Baumgartner & Partner, sales manager at Hommel-Werke/Jen Optik and a member of the board of directors at various international trading companies.

"What really drives me as a consultant is the challenge of 'identifying and avoiding risks early on or managing them successfully'."

Bernd Janker is an expert in restructuring and transformation. Before founding comes (now WAYES) together with other partners, he was, among other things, an authorised signatory at KPMG with a focus on strategy, organisation and cost management, as well as Head of Corporate Restructuring at Baumgartner und Partner.

"The most beautiful thing is when an idea becomes reality and we can convince people and take them with us."

Thomas Wolf supports our transformation team with his expertise. The mathematics graduate was previously a partner at Consileon Business Consultancy, Vice President Strategic IT Practice at A.T. Kearney and a partner at KPMG. He also sits on the supervisory board of ACENT AG.

"Prerequisites for success are long-term thinking and fast implementation."

Heinz Baumann is an integral part of our insolvency team. While still working, he successfully completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.).

"Having typical management consultant tasks without having a typical management consultant life is what makes WAYES for me."

Bernhard Bieckmann works for us primarily in the area of restructuring. The auditor was previously a partner at PwC in Bremen for many years.

"I have been a member of the WAYES team since 2010 and, in addition to the high level of professionalism and broad expertise, I appreciate the partnership-based and motivating cooperation in the project team that I have experienced time and again."

Peter Böttger works in the restructuring department. Previously, the banking specialist was, among other things, a department director at Commerzbank and deputy head of the credit department at Raiffeisenbank.

"My motto: 'You always see each other twice in life.' So behave in such a way that you can also be a valued interlocutor the second time around."

Jan Handzlik is a restructuring and transformation specialist. He also holds a professorship at Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences and is a lecturer at Bremen University of Applied Sciences.

"It is the enthusiasm for numbers that drives me. I also try to transfer this motivation to customers, colleagues and students".

René Labahn is our expert for LucaNet and works in the area of transformation. Previously, he was Head of Controlling at SLM Solutions Group AG and Manager at Ebner Stolz in the areas of consolidated financial statements and restructuring, among others.

"Transformation means shaping the future. To help customers sustainably, I see myself as a bridge builder between the technical and business perspectives."

Ronald Peters focuses on the area of insolvency. Previously, he was, among other things, an authorised signatory at PwC.

Margit Pferner is a human resources administrator and expert on all aspects of employee support in insolvency proceedings. Starting 20 years ago as a career changer in a large insolvency administrator's office, she has made it her goal to offer employees the best possible support.

"One goal - one passion - endless possibilities".

Maria Husemann brings her expertise in the areas of insolvency and restructuring. Previously, she worked as an insolvency lawyer at Dr Berner and at White & Case.

Hendrik Leigers is a restructuring and transaction specialist. Previously, he worked in the commercial and corporate customer division of Emsländische Volksbank eG.

"Don’t find fault, find a remedy" - Henry Ford

Jan Schönemann works in the areas of transformation and restructuring. Before joining WAYES, he was controller at Sprinkenhof GmbH (asset and project management for real estate). Through his five years of experience at Ernst & Young in auditing and restructuring, he brings in-depth expertise.

Steffen Völkel contributes his expertise primarily in the area of transformation and is also one of our Lucanet experts. Previously, he worked for several years as a controller at Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co.  

"At WAYES, the team concept has the highest priority, which makes a big difference in the implementation of projects."

Sebastian Zolondek mainly advises clients in the area of transactions. Previously, he worked as a manager at Helbling Business Advisors GmbH and as a senior consultant at Ernst & Young.