Vita

• Studies at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms University Bonn and Université de Genève (Switzerland)
• Legal training in Dusseldorf with stations at Lufthansa AG in Frankfurt, Clifford Chance in Düsseldorf and the European Commission in Brussels (Belgium)
• 2008 – 2021 CMS Hasche Sigle, Cologne
• Since 2021 Partner with ARQIS

RECOMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS

• “Lisa-Marie Niklas is an exceptionally excellent and experienced labour lawyer. She is always easy to contact and is also available at short notice. In addition to her in-depth legal expertise, she is characterised by very good negotiating skills and a high level of consulting expertise that goes beyond purely legal matters. She always keeps agreed appointments. Working with her is simply wonderful.” (Legal 500)

• The JUVE Handbook 2024/25 ranks her among the leading advisors in labour law in the category “rising stars in labour law“.

• “Very competent, well structured, very clear in statements and negotiations, good availability.” (Juve Handbook 2024/25)

• “Very well-founded specialist knowledge, excellent and above all practical advice; very experienced negotiator; very pleasant and reliable contact person.” (Legal 500)

• “High level of expertise and experienced negotiator, very well structured and clear in her communication. Guides very objectively and competently even through complex processes.” (Legal 500)

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