Justus Pauls
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025 About Justus Pauls
Justus Pauls is a lawyer based in Düsseldorf, DE and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™ since 2025. Justus Pauls is recognized in the following practice area:
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
Location: Düsseldorf, DE
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Born in 1964 Legal studies at the Universities of Heidelberg and Bonn First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1990 Doctoral research at the Universities of Valencia (Spain) and Münster Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Detmold District Court Elective posting at the Commission of the European Union in Brussels Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1993 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen"), bar admission 1994, with the firm since 1994 Certified Specialized Attorney in Administrative Law since 1997 C...
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