Gabriele Apfelbacher
About Gabriele Apfelbacher
Gabriele Apfelbacher is a lawyer based in Frankfurt/Main, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2009. Gabriele Apfelbacher is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Frankfurt/Main, Germany
- Banking and Finance Law
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Location: Frankfurt/Main, DE
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