Fields of law

Lawyer Ana Melva Pérez LL.M. & Colleagues – International Law Firm in Munich

Lawyer  Pérez, Master of Laws (LL.M.), and her colleagues form an international team of lawyers and experts based in Munich, Germany.

Ms. Pérez is a Peruvian attorney and psychologist with dual qualifications and extensive professional experience in Europe and Latin America.

Thanks to our international education and expertise, we navigate confidently between different legal systems and cultures. We see ourselves as a legal bridge between Germany, Spain, Peru, and Latin America, competently assisting our clients in all cross-border legal matters.

Our mission is to develop tailor-made solutions for international mandates – legally sound, culturally sensitive, and globally connected. Knowledge of rights and obligations forms the basis of our work, enabling us to strengthen and support individuals worldwide. In addition, we specialize in advising Spanish-speaking clients and communicate in their native language, ensuring trust, precision, and clarity in every extrajudicial and judicial proceeding.

“We are your legal bridge between Germany, Peru, Spain, and Latin America.”

 

Family Law

Our international law firm advises and represents clients, both in and out of court, in all matters of German family law, particularly those involving Spanish-speaking countries.

Areas of Practice:

  • Prenuptial agreements, separation and divorce agreements
  • Separation and divorce proceedings (national and international)
  • Spousal maintenance and child support
  • Parental authority, custody, and visitation rights
  • Dissolution of marital property regimes
  • Recognition of foreign divorce decrees (exequatur in Germany and Peru)
  • …and further cases in this legal field.

 

Criminal Law

In criminal law, experience and strategy are decisive. We accompany our clients from the outset and coordinate closely with prosecutors, courts, and other parties to achieve the best possible outcome.

Areas of Practice:

  • Property and financial crimes
  • Capital crimes (against life and health)
  • White-collar crimes (fraud, breach of trust, insolvency offenses, tax evasion)
  • Domestic violence, sexual offenses (e.g., rape), assault and crimes against physical integrity and health
  • Traffic-related offenses
  • International criminal cases with cross-border elements
  • General criminal cases
  • …and further cases in this legal field.

 

Inheritance Law

Our firm specializes in the administration of estates with and without wills, as well as in international succession matters. We assist heirs, testators, and families in all inheritance law issues.

Areas of Practice:

  • Estate administration with and without a will
  • Drafting of wills and inheritance contracts
  • Inheritance disputes between testator, second spouse, and children from a first marriage
  • International succession proceedings and recognition of foreign inheritance decisions
  • …and further cases in this legal field.

We guarantee personalized and legally secure planning, ensuring that your last will is not left to the discretion of the courts.

 

Immigration & Nationality Law

Our law firm is specialized in all areas of immigration law and offers comprehensive advice and representation for Spanish-speaking clients. With our international experience, we support clients in all stages of their residence and integration in Germany.

Areas of Practice:

  • Visas and residence permits (current categories):
    • Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card): New points-based system (since 2024/25) for job seekers from third countries, allowing up to 12 months to find employment in Germany.
    • EU Blue Card: For highly qualified professionals with a university degree and minimum salary requirements.
    • Skilled worker visa: For qualified employees with recognized vocational training or university degree.
    • Student and training visas: For university studies, vocational training, and language courses.
    • Researcher and scientist visas: For research projects and academic activities.
    • Family reunification: For spouses, children, and parents.
    • Humanitarian residence permits: Asylum, subsidiary protection, and “Duldung” (temporary suspension of deportation).
    • Self-employment / entrepreneur visa: For establishing or running a business in Germany.
  • Work permits and employment authorizations
  • Naturalization in Germany: full support throughout the process
  • Dual nationality: Since the 2024 reform, it is possible to retain one’s original nationality (e.g., Peruvian or Spanish) while acquiring German nationality.
  • Loss and recovery of nationality
  • …and further cases in this legal field.

With our expertise in international immigration and nationality law, we are your reliable partner and your legal bridge between Germany, Spain, and Latin America.

 

Employment Law

We advise employees and employers on all employment law issues, particularly in international employment relationships.

Areas of Practice:

  • Protection against dismissal proceedings
  • Severance negotiations
  • Employment contracts and termination agreements
  • Discrimination and workplace harassment (mobbing)
  • …and further cases in this legal field.

 

Private International Law

Our firm is specialized in cross-border family and inheritance law matters. We examine:

  • International jurisdiction and applicable law
  • International divorce and maintenance proceedings
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Germany and Latin America
  • …and further cases in this legal field.