Peter Christ
About Peter Christ
Peter Christ is a lawyer based in Düsseldorf, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2018. Peter Christ is recognized in the following practice area:
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Pinsent Masons
Location: Düsseldorf, DE
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Born in 1936 Legal studies at the Universities of Freiburg, Munich and Münster First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 1962 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") at the Landshut, Münster and Dortmund District Courts Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 1965 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 1967 Bar admission in 1967 With the firm since 1968 Certified Specialized Attorney in Tax Law since 1969 Appointment as notary in 1977 Board member of the Westphalian Association of Notaries from 1981 to 2005 ...
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