Achim Herfs
About Achim Herfs
Achim Herfs is a lawyer based in Munich, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2009. Achim Herfs is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Munich, Germany
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate Law
- Debt and Equity
- High Yield Products
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Location: Munich, DE
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Born in 1972, Law School University of Munich (first state examination 1998). Additional studies of business administration at the University Hagen. Doctorate in 2006, certified specialist lawyer for labour law since 2006, certified specialist lawyer for Corporate and Commercial Law since 2021.
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