Petra Hess
About Petra Hess
Petra Hess is a lawyer based in Frankfurt/Main, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™ since 2021. Petra Hess is recognized in the following practice area:
- Frankfurt/Main, Germany
- Labor and Employment Law
Current Firm: Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern mbB
Location: Frankfurt/Main, DE
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