Dirk Kocher
About Dirk Kocher
Dirk Kocher is a lawyer based in Hamburg, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2018. Dirk Kocher is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Latham & Watkins LLP
Location: Hamburg, DE
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