Karl Hamacher
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Karl Hamacher
Karl Hamacher is a lawyer based in Cologne, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2013. Karl Hamacher is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cologne, Germany
- Intellectual Property Law
- Media Law
- Sports Law
Current Firm: JONAS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Location: Cologne, DE
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Born in 1966 Legal studies at the Universities of Bielefeld and Cologne First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1991 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Bielefeld District Court Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1994 Bar admission in 1994 Lawyer with the firm of Bruckhaus Westrick Stegemann (now: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer), Hamburg and Düsseldorf from 1994 to 1996 Self-employed lawyer in Detmold from 1996 to 1999 Certified Specialized Attorney in Labor and Employment Law since...
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