Dr. Florian Kowalik
About Dr. Florian Kowalik
Dr. Florian Kowalik is a Rechtsanwalt and Associate at A&O Shearman in Munich, Germany, specializing in cross-border internal investigations and remediation measures. He has extensive experience in commercial and corporate disputes, having previously worked at Allen & Overy and other legal institutions.
Work at A&O Shearman
Dr. Florian Kowalik currently serves as an Associate (Rechtsanwalt) at A&O Shearman in Munich, Germany. He has been in this role since 2024, where he specializes in advising on cross-border internal investigations and subsequent remediation measures. His work involves representing clients in complex commercial and corporate disputes that arise from these investigations.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Before joining A&O Shearman, Dr. Kowalik worked at Allen & Overy as an Associate from 2021 to 2024, also in Munich. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in legal matters related to internal investigations. He also completed a secondment at Allen & Overy in Amsterdam for one month in 2023, further broadening his expertise in international legal practices.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Kowalik studied at Heidelberg University, where he earned a Magister Iuris and completed his 1. Staatsexamen from 2010 to 2017. He also achieved his Dr. jur. degree at the same institution between 2017 and 2021. Additionally, he completed his 2. Staatsexamen at Oberlandesgericht Karlsruhe from 2019 to 2021. He has furthered his legal education with a Certificate of Legal Studies from King's College London from 2012 to 2013.
Legal Trainee Experience
Dr. Kowalik has held several positions as a legal trainee (Rechtsreferendar). He worked at Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat for two months in 2021 in Berlin. Prior to that, he completed an 11-month legal traineeship at Allen & Overy in Frankfurt am Main in 2020. His early experience also includes a role as a Research Assistant at Clifford Chance for five months in 2017.
Community Service and Early Career
Before pursuing his legal career, Dr. Kowalik completed a community service (Zivildienst) at Lebenshilfe in Braunschweig, Germany, from 2009 to 2010. He also participated as a member of the Faculty of Law delegation for the National Model United Nations in 2014, representing Heidelberg University in New York for one month.