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Dr. Leon Balkau

Associate

Dr. Leon Balkau advises clients on employment law matters.

Prior to joining McDermott, Leon worked as a lawyer at a German commercial law firm. He previously gained practical experience in dispute resolution and commercial litigation, particularly in arbitration proceedings and corporate and contractual disputes. During his doctoral studies, he also worked as a research assistant in the area of Corporate/M&A.

Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
  • Higher Regional Court of Celle, Second State Exam
  • Osnabrück University, Dr. jur.
  • Osnabrück University, First State Exam
Admissions
  • Germany
Languages
  • English
  • German