Fields of law

International Mobility and Nationality Law

International mobility has become a key strategic factor for companies and highly qualified professionals.

The firm provides strategic legal advice on the secure structuring of international mobility projects as well as on nationality-related matters within the European context.

The focus is on structured, sustainable and legally sound solutions for international residence, employment and mobility models.

 

For Skilled Professionals and International Clients

The firm advises skilled professionals and international clients on the legal structuring of their international mobility as well as on complex nationality-related matters.

Its practice focuses on strategic and legally secure solutions concerning residence, integration and nationality within the European framework.

 

Representation before German Authorities and Courts

The firm supports clients throughout the entire procedure, from the initial legal assessment and strategic planning to representation before authorities, institutions and courts throughout Germany.

Its services include legal assistance in complex immigration and nationality proceedings, communication with the competent authorities and the effective protection of clients’ rights and interests before public authorities and the competent administrative courts.

This includes, in particular, administrative remedies against official decisions and actions for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklagen) in cases of unjustified administrative delays.

Practice Areas

• International mobility and residence law for companies, skilled professionals and families

• Visa procedures in all categories

• Family reunification and spousal reunification in Germany

• Immigration and visa strategies for international professionals

• Skilled worker immigration

• EU Blue Card

• Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

• Student visas and vocational training visas

• National visas and long-term residence procedures

• Granting, renewal and protection of residence permits

• Permanent residence permits and long-term residence status

• Nationality law and multiple citizenship in the international context

• Naturalisation proceedings and acquisition of German citizenship under different legal pathways

• Dual citizenship as a strategic instrument in the international context

• Recovery of nationality in cross-border cases

• Nationality matters with an international dimension

• International assignments and relocation of executives and highly qualified professionals

• Structuring of cross-border employment and residence models

• Coordination of legal proceedings across different jurisdictions

• Representation before German authorities and administrative courts

• Administrative remedies and actions for failure to act (Untätigkeitsklagen)

 

International Family Law

Cross-border family relationships require specialised and strategic legal advice.

I advise and represent clients in Germany, Spain, Peru and Latin America in international divorce proceedings, custody disputes and cross-border family conflicts.

The firm assists clients from out-of-court dispute resolution through representation before the competent family courts.

Jurisdiction and applicable law are determined in accordance with relevant European and international legal instruments, particularly the Rome III Regulation and the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

The objective is to develop a clear and effective strategy to protect clients’ rights and interests.

Practice Areas

• International separation and divorce

• Prenuptial agreements and divorce settlement agreements

• Child and spousal maintenance

• Child custody and visitation rights

• Division of assets and matrimonial property matters

• International recognition of court decisions (Exequatur)

 

Criminal Law with an International Dimension

International criminal proceedings require early strategic analysis, efficient procedural coordination and a strong commitment to protecting the rights of those involved.

The firm assists clients from the outset in criminal matters with an international dimension and coordinates legal representation in close cooperation with specialised criminal defence lawyers in Germany. The objective is to develop an effective defence strategy that takes into account both national and cross-border aspects of the proceedings.

Practice Areas

• White-collar and financial crime

• Offences against life and physical integrity

• Tax offences and fraud

• Traffic criminal law

• International criminal proceedings

• Cross-border criminal matters

• Legal assistance during criminal investigations

• Communication and coordination with authorities, courts and other participants in the proceedings

• International legal assistance and procedural coordination

 

Employment Law with an International Dimension

International employment relationships require a sound legal analysis and careful consideration of cross-border employment issues.

The firm advises and assists employees, executives and companies in employment matters involving an international dimension. The objective is to develop legally secure and commercially viable solutions within national and international legal frameworks.

Practice Areas

• Dismissal and protection against unfair dismissal

• Severance negotiations

• Employment contracts and termination of employment relationships

• Settlement and termination agreements

• Workplace discrimination and harassment

• Cross-border employment relationships

• International assignments and employee secondments

• Employment law support for international skilled professionals and executives

• Advice on employment, residence and access to the labour market

• International employment law

• Coordination of employment law matters across different jurisdictions

 

International Inheritance and Succession Law

Inheritance law is becoming increasingly important, particularly in matters involving an international dimension.

I advise clients on estate planning and international succession matters, ensuring a legally secure and efficient administration of estates.

The firm assists clients in cross-border inheritance matters and coordinates legal proceedings between different legal systems, authorities and institutions involved.

Practice Areas

• Estate administration with or without a will

• Wills and inheritance agreements

• Inheritance disputes

• International succession proceedings

• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and decisions

• Cross-border inheritance matters

• Coordination of international succession proceedings

• Succession relating to assets located in different jurisdictions

 

Contact me for a tailored international legal consultation.