About
Philip Bafteh studied law at the Universities of Marburg and Bonn. Already during his studies, he was fascinated by the tension between state criminal authority and individual civil liberties that pervades criminal law. This interest became a calling.
Professional Background
Das Referendariat führte Philip Bafteh in unterschiedliche Welten. Bei der internationalen Großkanzlei Allen & Overy in Frankfurt lernte er wirtschaftsrechtliche Komplexität und hohe fachliche Standards kennen. An der Deutschen Botschaft in Tokio sammelte er Erfahrung in internationaler Kommunikation und Diplomatie. Im FinTech-Bereich bei N26 in Berlin navigierte er durch technologische und regulatorische Herausforderungen.
Since 2020, Philip Bafteh has been practicing as an independent attorney. In parallel, he worked as in-house counsel in a corporate environment. This combination of independent legal practice and business experience shapes his perspective on criminal law: he understands not only the legal side, but also the business and personal reality of clients facing criminal charges.
Awards
In 2026, Philip Bafteh was recognized by the FAZ Institut as a TOP Attorney in Criminal Law. This recognition reflects his dedication and expertise in criminal defense.
Publications and Teaching
Philip Bafteh regularly publishes in recognized legal journals, including Multimedia und Recht (MMR) and Betriebs-Berater. As a lecturer, he taught at universities for several years, combining academic depth with practical defense experience.
Additional Qualifications
In 2021, Philip Bafteh completed the specialist attorney course in employment law. Employment law conflicts frequently have criminal law implications – from defamation allegations to data protection violations. This additional qualification broadens the perspective beyond pure criminal law.