Peter Dieners
About Peter Dieners
Peter Dieners is a lawyer based in Düsseldorf, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2009. Peter Dieners is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Health Care Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Pharmaceuticals Law
Current Firm: Clifford Chance Partnerschaft mbB
Location: Düsseldorf, DE
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Born in 1976 Legal studies at Bielefeld University, 1995 - 2000 Supplementary studies in informatics at Bielefeld University, 1996 - 1998 First Exam ("1. Staatsexamen") in 2000 Postgraduate studies in legal informatics at the Universities of Hannover and Vienna, 2000 - 2001 Research associate at Bielefeld University, 2001 - 2002 Legal clerkship ("Referendariat") in Bielefeld and Düsseldorf, 2002 - 2004 Doctor of Laws (Dr. jur.) 2004 Second (Bar) Exam ("2. Staatsexamen") in 2004 Worked ab...
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