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Iris Barthel

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Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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  • German

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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029435

F:+49 69 2097 4929

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Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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Iris is an Associate at Fragomen’s Frankfurt office, where she advises on German and European law with a focus on migration and citizenship law.

Iris supports individuals and corporate clients with immigration matters at various stages of the migration process, including legal entry into Germany, obtaining a suitable residence title and naturalization. Her clients span a range of industries including cosmetics, technology and automotive.

During her studies, Iris volunteered in the field of asylum law in Germany and Greece. This included providing humanitarian aid and legal counseling with NGOs such as Amnesty International and foodKIND.

Iris speaks English, French and German.

Education

  • Oberlandesgericht Münster, Second State Exam, 2022
  • University Halle-Wittenberg, LL.M. oec., 2019
  • University Halle-Wittenberg, First State Exam, 2019

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Bar Admissions: Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt am Main

Publications and lectures

Author, “Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in Germany.” Fragomen, Blog, 26 June 2026.

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

Country / Territory

  • GermanyGermany

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029435

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

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Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029435

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

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Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German

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Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029435

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Iris ’s insights

June 26, 2026 | Blog post

Understanding EU-Turkey Association Rights for Workers and Families in GermanyRead more

December 20, 2023 | Blog post

Relocating to Germany for Work: Considerations and Steps for EmployeesRead more

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