Expertise

Dispute Resolution

Civil Litigation and Arbitration

We represent companies and entrepreneurs in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings. Our work covers the enforcement of as well as the defence against claims, both in and out of court. We have extensive experience in complex proceedings before the state courts and the leading arbitral institutions, in particular the ICC and the DIS.

We most frequently advise on contractual and corporate disputes and on disputes in the real estate sector. Ideally, a dispute can be avoided from the outset through carefully drafted contracts, or resolved by way of settlement. When it matters, we help you protect your commercial interests efficiently and for the long term.

Family Law

Family law concerns the most personal areas of life and often brings considerable emotional and financial challenges for those involved. Early and comprehensive advice is therefore essential to avoid disadvantages and to prevent disputes – “for better, for worse”. Our aim is to resolve conflicts out of court wherever possible and to reach sustainable agreements for all parties. Where court proceedings become necessary, we represent your interests with determination and many years of experience.

Our advice covers in particular:

  • prenuptial and partnership agreements, separation and divorce settlement agreements, and their legal review
  • separation and divorce
  • division of assets
  • equalisation of accrued gains (Zugewinnausgleich)
  • pension rights adjustment (Versorgungsausgleich)
  • the marital home and the division of household effects
  • spousal maintenance during separation and after divorce, maintenance for unmarried parents, child maintenance, and the variation of maintenance obligations
  • claims arising from unmarried cohabitation
  • contact and custody rights, including the right to determine a child's place of residence
  • protection against domestic violence

Real Estate

Our real estate practice focuses on structuring, advising on and implementing real estate transactions with legal certainty, and on conducting and resolving disputes. We always keep the tax implications in view and develop solutions that safeguard the value of real estate assets for the long term. We advise and represent our clients in particular in the following areas:

  • acquisition and sale of real estate
  • financing of real estate transactions
  • drafting, reviewing and negotiating property, developer and purchase agreements
  • residential and commercial leases
  • representation in real estate disputes and out-of-court dispute resolution

Employment Law

Employment disputes often require a swift solution. We provide prompt and comprehensive advice. We represent both employees and employers in all employment law matters, from recruitment to the termination of employment, in and out of court, in particular regarding:

  • dismissals and unfair dismissal claims
  • termination and settlement agreements
  • drafting and reviewing employment contracts
  • formal warnings (Abmahnung)
  • working time
  • remuneration
  • non-competition clauses
  • annual leave
  • sickness absence