Kimberley Fischer
Biography
Kimberley Fischer is a member of the International Trade Practice in Baker McKenzie's Berlin office. She joined the Firm in 2022. Kimberley studied law at the Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg and the Universidad de Deusto (Spain), with a focus on public international law and human rights. Prior to joining the Firm, Kimberley completed her legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main, the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin and at an international law firm in Brussels and Frankfurt am Main. She also gained significant experience in public (international) law as a research assistant at the University of Heidelberg and at a reputable law firm.
Practice Focus
Kimberley focuses on international, European and public law governing international trade, compliance and sustainability and advises clients on sanctions and embargo regimes, export control law, foreign investment review and international investment law.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advising a consulting company on the integration of an internal compliance system.
- Advising a company in the video game industry on the German and European restrictions on foreign investments.
- Advising numerous companies on permissibility of exports to Russia under the UN/EU Russian sanctions regime.
- Advising multiple companies on a wide range of inquiries regarding export control law, in particular on the requirement of / application for export licences, on the Dual-Use Regulation and on authority practice.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- djb – Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. - Member
- Berlin Bar Association - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2022)
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt (Second State Exam) (2021)
- University of Heidelberg (First State Exam) (2019)
- Universidad de Deusto (2016)
Languages
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Matthias Scholz, Dr. Thomas Schänzle, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.