Practice Areas
We represent US and UK companies in German courts. Choose a practice area to learn how we can help.
Interim Injunctions in Germany: How to Get Fast Relief in Urgent Disputes
German interim injunctions (einstweilige Verfügung): how to get emergency court orders within days, requirements, and penalties.
Breach of Contract Under German Law: Remedies and Damages
Breach of contract under German law: Nachfrist deadlines, Schadensersatz damages, and how remedies differ from US and UK law.
German Data Protection (DSGVO) Litigation: When Companies Get Sued
Data protection litigation in Germany is rising sharply. Learn when companies face DSGVO lawsuits, what damages courts award, and how to defend against data protection claims.
German Non-Compete Agreements: What US Employers Need to Know
German non-compete agreements: enforceability rules, mandatory compensation (Karenzentschädigung), and what US employers must know.
Product Liability in Germany: How It Differs from the US
German product liability law vs. the US: no juries, no punitive damages, but strict liability. What US manufacturers need to know.
Setting Up a GmbH: Legal Pitfalls for Foreign Investors
The GmbH is Germany's most popular corporate form for foreign investors. But the formation process has traps that can cost time and money. Here's what to watch out for.
Works Councils in Germany: A Guide for International Companies
German works councils (Betriebsrat) explained: powers, formation rules, co-determination rights, and what international employers must know.
Statute of Limitations in Germany: Key Deadlines That Can Kill Your Claim
German statute of limitations (Verjährung): the 3-year rule, when the clock starts, how to stop it, and critical deadlines for your claim.
Shareholder Disputes in Germany: Rights, Remedies, and How to Protect Your Investment
Shareholder disputes in Germany: minority rights, squeeze-outs, fiduciary duties, and how to enforce your rights in GmbH or AG.
I've Been Sued in Germany — What Do I Do? Emergency Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)
Received a German lawsuit? Emergency guide for US & UK companies: deadlines, default judgment risks, and what to do next.
German Litigation Costs Explained: What US and UK Companies Can Expect to Pay (2026)
German litigation costs explained: statutory court fees, attorney fees (RVG/GKG), loser-pays rule, and why suing in Germany is often cheaper.
How to Sue a Company in Germany: The Complete Guide for US and UK Businesses (2026)
Step-by-step guide for US & UK companies suing in Germany. Courts, attorney rules, costs, timelines, and the loser-pays rule.
How German Courts Work: A Practical Guide for US & UK Businesses
How German courts work: no juries, no discovery, loser pays. Side-by-side comparison with US and UK courts for international businesses.
Enforcing a US Judgment in Germany: Your Options When There's No Treaty
Why US judgments aren't automatically enforceable in Germany and what strategies work instead. Exequatur proceedings, re-litigation, and the UK post-Brexit situation explained.
Fired Your German Employee? Why You Might Get Sued — And How to Win
Firing employees in Germany: Kündigungsschutzgesetz rules, the 3-week lawsuit deadline, severance, and costly mistakes to avoid.