Legal services

Expertise. Intuition. Ingenuity.

Whatever brought you here — a German divorce, an estate in Germany, or a claim you cannot collect from abroad — the German side of it can be handled from one desk.

01 — Family

Divorce & Family Law

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Divorce, alimony, child support and other family matters are hard enough in your own country. If you are married to a German citizen or to someone domiciled in Germany, or you have children in Germany, the wrong step can cost you dearly — and much of it cannot be undone later.

We guide you through German divorce proceedings and represent you in the ancillary matters that come with them.

Typically includes

German divorce proceedings, from filing to decree.
Division of matrimonial assets (Zugewinn) and pension rights.
Spousal and child support (Unterhalt).
Custody and visitation / contact rights.
Recognition of foreign decisions and cross-border jurisdiction questions.

02 — Estates

Inheritance & Probate

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German inheritance and probate rules differ sharply from those in most other countries, and they are nearly impossible to manage from overseas without the language and the local knowledge. We advise and represent clients who have inherited property and other assets in Germany.

We deal with the probate court and, where needed, co-heirs; help locate assets; obtain the certificate of inheritance (Erbschein); handle the German tax authorities; and collect what is due to you. We also draft wills and other documents for German and cross-border estates.

Typically includes

Certificate of inheritance (Erbschein) and probate court dealings.
Locating and securing estate assets in Germany.
Communication and disputes with co-heirs (Erbengemeinschaft).
German inheritance tax and clearance.
Wills, gifts and cross-border estate planning.

03 — Commercial

Debt Collection & Commercial Litigation

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Pursuing a claim in your own country is difficult enough. Across borders you are lost without an experienced professional on the ground. Commercial law and litigation in Germany can be complicated, and debtors here have many rights they will use against you unless you stay a step ahead.

We enforce and defend commercial claims, and we draft or review the contracts and agreements that prevent disputes in the first place.

Typically includes

Debt collection and enforcement in Germany.
Commercial litigation before German courts.
Contract drafting, review and negotiation.
Cross-border commercial disputes and jurisdiction.

Not sure it fits a box?

Cross-border matters rarely do.

Many cases combine several of these areas — an estate that turns into a dispute, a divorce with assets in two countries. If your situation does not fit neatly above, describe it and we will tell you whether it is something we can take on.

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