Christoph Holstein
About Christoph Holstein
Christoph Holstein is a lawyer based in Düsseldorf, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2018. Christoph Holstein is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Clifford Chance Partnerschaft mbB
Location: Düsseldorf, DE
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