Alexander Reus
Founder & Chairman
Mr. Reus, Founder & Chairman at DRRT, has over 25 years of experience in international litigation and alternative dispute resolution in the area of investor protection and loss recovery. He advises and represents some of the world’s largest institutional investors in U.S. and international shareholder compensation litigation, involving class actions, group actions, derivate action, appraisal actions in merger or take-over situations. He is one of the global leaders and pioneers in shareholder rights, protection, compensation and corporate governance matters as well as funding global loss recovery efforts in non-traditional non-class action jurisdictions.
Mr. Reus has been and continues to be involved in the largest non-U.S. securities litigation cases against companies such as Royal Bank of Scotland in England, Volkswagen in Germany, Vivendi in France, Toshiba in Japan and has successfully negotiated settlements with Olympus in Japan (JYP 11 billion) and Fortis in the Netherlands (€1.3 billion).
Mr. Reus is a Board Certified International Lawyer (Florida Bar). He is licensed to practice law New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia, as well as in England and Wales as a solicitor. A frequent international lecturer on international legal matters, he also serves on numerous boards of directors and committees. Alexander is a native German speaker, speaks fluent English and has conversational knowledge of Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
Background
After obtaining his J.D. from the University of Miami, Mr. Reus worked as a partner in both small and large international law firms on many complex international corporate and litigation matters. Mr. Reus joined Baur, Woodbridge, Reus & Klein to represent high net-worth individuals in corporate, real estate, immigration, tax, and litigation matters.
In 2000, Mr. Reus became partner at Becker & Poliakoff and chaired the European Practice Group, managing over 15 lawyers and focusing on complex M&A matters, litigation, ADR, and government relations issues.
In 2004, Mr. Reus founded DRRT as an internationally oriented and operating boutique with a focus on global investor protection, securities litigation and investor loss recovery. Alexander is, until today, DRRT’s Founder & Chairman. He is a native German speaker, but fluent in English and conversational in Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
Education
B.A., Gymnasium Karlsbad, Germany
J.D., University of Heidelberg School of Law, Germany
L.L.M., University of Miami School of Law
J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
Admissions
New York
Florida
District of Columbia
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Law Society of England and Wales (Solicitor)
Board Certified International Lawyer (Florida)
Lectures & Speaking Engagements
Speaker, “Shareholder Protection Through Loss Recovery Litigation” at ICGN Annual Conference, Miami, USA
Panelist, “Protecting Securities Portfolios Against Fraud – Obtaining Representation Outside the U.S.” at BLB&G Roundtable, New York City, USA
Speaker, “The Future of Financial Institution Litigation” at C5 9th International Financial Investor Insurance Form, London, UK
Panelist, “Mis-selling of Financial Products: How are we protected in today’s marketplace?” at IIEF Investor Rights Protection Forum, Hong Kong
Speaker, “International Securities Litigation” at The Knowledge Group Legal Series Webinar
Speaker, “Incorporating the Latest U.S. Class Action Developments into Your Litigation Strategy in Preparation for the Growth of Collective
Actions in Europe,” at C5 Financial Institutions Litigation Conference, London, UK
Co-Moderator, “Litigation Lessons for Securities Lawyers,” at ABA Annual Conference, Dublin, Ireland
Speaker, “Reconsidering the Compensation System for your Firm – From Associate to Senior Partner” International Bar Association Conference, Munich, Germany
Panelist, “Morrison v. NAB,” at IIEF London Governance Forum, London, UK
Panelist, “The new Corporate Governance Landscape,” at ICGN Annual Conference, Paris, France
Panelist, “The Route Map to Reform and Recovery,” at ICGN Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia
Speaker, “Generating Legal Alpha” at Nordic Pension Investment World, Stockholm, Sweden
Speaker, “Collection of Securities Class Action Settlements,” IIEF Institutional Investor Education Forum, Paris, France
Speaker, “Generating ‘Legal’ Alpha – New Trends in Europe and the U.S.” at Pension Fund Investment World, Berlin, Germany
Speaker, “Generating Legal Alpha” at Terrapin Investor World Middle East, Dubai, UAE
Articles & Publications
“Scheme Liability” nach Stoneridge – Haftung für Kapitalmarktbetrug in den USA und Deutschland (62. Jahrgang, Heft 27, Page 1245), WM. (Germany)
“Anlegerschutz – Pflichten von Institutionellen Investoren”, WM. (Germany)
“Globaler Anlegerschutz”, DAJV. (Germany)
“Securities Litigation USA/Germany – Duties of Institutional Investors”, DAJV. (Germany)
“The New European Company – Societas Europaea” Eurowatch. (Germany)
“Internationale Ehevertrage in Deutschland” (Heft 6, Page 329) FPR. (Germany)
“Judicial Discretion: Comparative View of the Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany,” Loyola of Los Angeles Int’l & Comparative Law (Volume 16, Number 2)
Memberships
- Frankfurt Bar Association (Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt)
- Atlantic Sapphire AS, Director, Compensation Committee Chairman
- ICGN Shareholder Rights Committee
- National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
- Board Leadership and Governance Fellow
Jonathan Cohen
Managing Partner
- +1 (305) 760-8030
Jonathan Cohen, advises DRRT’s clients about various legal actions throughout the world involving investor loss recovery. Mr. Cohen has been most involved with actions in Asia, providing timely aggressive support to local counsel. He has extensive experience with case evaluation, investigation and compliance including portfolio analysis.
Background
Mr. Cohen has over twenty years of experience in the securities industry. He is a licensed attorney with a vast knowledge of the financial markets. In addition to his law degree, he has extensive professional experience in the field of capital markets. He has served as both an operations and compliance officer facilitated by the many security licenses he holds.
Education
- J.D., Nova Southeastern University
- M.B.A, Nova Southeastern University
- B.A., Legal Studies, University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Admissions
- Florida
Christian Wefers
Partner,
Head of European Offices
Mr. Wefers, Partner & Head of European Offices, has extensive professional experience in the fields of financial and capital markets, banking and trade law, international litigation, and dispute resolution. He is a member of the Frankfurt Bar (Germany) and works mainly from DRRT’s German office in Frankfurt.
Mr. Wefers is a certified expert in financial and capital markets by Deutsches Anwaltsinstitut e. V. and assists DRRT’s clients in matters of banking and trade law as well as international litigation and dispute resolution.
He represents institutional investors in numerous Dutch Foundation proceedings, international bankruptcy matters, financial antitrust cases, and German private securities actions, among them Hypo Real Estate, one of the largest securities cases ever to be brought by institutional investors in Germany.
Mr. Wefers is also a Member of the FORsettlement Board, Fortis Steerco, and Committee of Representation for Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. (“SHINV”).
Background
Mr. Wefers obtained his law degree from the University of Düsseldorf and Cologne and completed his LL.M. at the University of Miami School of Law. He received certification as an expert in German banking and capital market law.
Mr. Wefers is a native German speaker and is fluent in English and Dutch.
Education
- J.D., University of Düsseldorf and Cologne, Faculty of Law
- LL.M., University of Miami
- Certification in German Legal Specialization Course for Banking and Capital Market Law (Deutsches Anwaltsinstitut e. V.)
Admissions
- Germany (Frankfurt Bar)
Lectures & Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Klagen institutioneller Anleger gegen Emittenten – ein Wertschöpfungspotenzial?” at 7. Liechtensteinischer Fondstag, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
- Speaker, “U.S. Recht,” at University Darmstadt, Germany
Articles & Publications
- “Now you see me – now you don’t!”, Newsletter of the Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung e.V. (DAJV)
Memberships
- German-American Lawyers’ Association (Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristenvereinigung) (DAJV)
Ms. Cadena is an Associate with DRRT, contributing to DRRT’s legal efforts in securities litigation and investor loss recovery actions. Prior to joining DRRT as an associate, Ms. Cadena served as an assistant at the firm, where she gained experience supporting the firm’s securities litigation practice.
Ms. Cadena graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law in May 2025. During her third year, she completed a year-long Immigration Clinic program, which provides practical training and professional development with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services to clients in need of accessible legal services. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Keiser University in 2020. Ms. Cadena is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Education
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law
- B.A., Keiser University
Admissions
- Florida Bar
Ms. Bamberger is an Associate with DRRT, contributing to DRRT’s legal efforts in a variety of securities litigation and investor loss recovery actions throughout the world, including Europe and the United States. Prior to joining DRRT, Ms. Bamberger gained legal experience in Germany in the areas of corporate law and financial services regulation, supporting clients on complex cross-border matters.
Ms. Bamberger graduated from Philipps University of Marburg Law School (Germany), where she served as President of ELSA-Marburg e.V. (European Law Students’ Association). She earned her J.D. (First State Examination in Law) in 2021 and went on to complete an LL.M. in International Arbitration at the University of Miami School of Law, supported by a Dean’s Scholarship for Exceptional Merit.
Ms. Bamberger is a native German speaker, fluent in English, and has basic knowledge of French, Italian and Spanish.
Education
J.D. (First State Examination in Law), Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany
LL.M. in International Arbitration, University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida
Admissions
Passed the New York Bar Exam; awaiting admission
Memberships
German-American Lawyers’ Association (Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristenvereinigung) (DAJV)
European Law Students’ Association (ELSA/EAD)
Marburger Juristische Gesellschaft (Marburg Law Society)
J. Alexander Bürger
Of Counsel
Mr. Bürger is an international commercial and transactional lawyer working from DRRT’s Frankfurt office.
He has extensive professional experience in the fields of financial and capital markets, banking and trade law, international litigation, trademark and unfair competition law, patent, copyright, and employee invention law. He is lead counsel for several cases in Germany and advises DRRT’s clients in matters of banking and trade law and international litigation.
Background
Mr. Bürger obtained his law degree from the University of Frankfurt and completed his LL.M. and J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law. Admitted to practice in Germany and Florida, Mr. Bürger is fluent in German and English.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Frankfurt, Faculty of Law
- LL.M., University of Miami School of Law
- J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law
Admissions
- Florida
- Germany
Memberships
- German Bar Association (Deutscher Anwaltverein) (DAV)