Bjarne Petersen
About Bjarne Petersen
Bjarne Petersen is a lawyer based in Hamburg, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2021. Bjarne Petersen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
- Restructuring and Insolvency Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: valbeek Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB
Location: Hamburg, DE
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