Dr. Benedikt Kruse
About Dr. Benedikt Kruse
Dr. Benedikt Kruse is an Associate at Linklaters in Hamburg, Germany, with a background in law and extensive experience in various legal roles. He holds a Dr. jur. from Bucerius Law School and has worked at notable firms including Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and PwC Deutschland.
Current Role at Linklaters
Dr. Benedikt Kruse serves as an Associate at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2022. His work is based in Hamburg, Deutschland, where he contributes to various legal projects and initiatives. His experience at Linklaters includes a previous role as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter mit akademischem Abschluss in 2021, which provided him with foundational insights into the firm's operations.
Previous Experience in Legal Firms
Dr. Kruse has accumulated extensive experience in prominent legal firms. He worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter mit akademischem Abschluss from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Rechtsreferendar in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he was a Rechtsreferendar at Linklaters for two months in 2021 and has also worked at PwC Deutschland and WIESE LUKAS during his early career.
Educational Background
Dr. Benedikt Kruse studied at Bucerius Law School, where he completed his Jurastudium and achieved the Erste juristische Staatsprüfung from 2012 to 2017. He further pursued his doctoral studies at the same institution, earning a Dr. jur. from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he studied Law at Georgetown University for 11 months in 2014 and completed his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Bucerius Law School from 2012 to 2016.
Legal Training and Internships
Dr. Kruse underwent legal training as a Rechtsreferendar at various institutions, including the Hanseatisches Oberlandesgericht from 2019 to 2021 and Finanzgericht Hamburg from 2020 to 2021. His internships provided him with practical experience in the legal field, enhancing his understanding of legal processes and court operations.
Work Experience Timeline
Dr. Benedikt Kruse's professional timeline includes significant roles in various legal capacities. He worked at WIESE LUKAS as Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter from 2016 to 2018, followed by a position at PwC Deutschland for five months in 2019. His experience also includes various roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters, culminating in his current role as Associate at Linklaters since 2022.