Cornelius Wilk
About Cornelius Wilk
Cornelius Wilk is a Rechtsanwalt and Senior Associate (Knowledge) at Linklaters in Frankfurt, Germany. He holds a Dr. jur. from the University of Hamburg and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Vanderbilt University Law School, with extensive experience in commercial and corporate law.
Work at Linklaters
Cornelius Wilk has been employed at Linklaters since 2014, serving as a Rechtsanwalt and Senior Associate in the Knowledge department. His role involves providing legal expertise and support within the firm, contributing to the development and dissemination of knowledge among colleagues. Prior to his current position, he worked at Linklaters as an Associate from 2010 to 2012, where he gained valuable experience in various legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Cornelius Wilk holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Vanderbilt University Law School, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also studied at the University of Hamburg, where he earned his Dr. jur. Additionally, he studied at Universität Passau, focusing on Handels-, Gesellschafts- und Wertpapierrecht, and achieved his Erstes Staatsexamen between 2000 and 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in commercial and corporate law.
Background
Cornelius Wilk began his legal career at Linklaters, where he worked as an Associate from 2010 to 2012. He then transitioned to Flick Gocke Schaumburg, serving as a Rechtsanwalt and Associate from 2012 to 2014. His experience in these roles has contributed to his current position at Linklaters, where he has been for nearly a decade.
Professional Experience
Before his current role at Linklaters, Cornelius Wilk worked at Flick Gocke Schaumburg for two years, from 2012 to 2014. His previous experience at Linklaters as an Associate from 2010 to 2012 also provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, particularly in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, where he has spent the majority of his career.