Our German lawyers are mainly specialized in Corporate and Commercial Law as well as Intellectual Property. These areas include company formation, commercial litigation as well as trademark registration.
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| Commercial litigation assistance offered by our German law firm | Trial representation and custom legal services in litigation for all types of business disputes |
Company formation in Germany | Business incorporation, setting up a branch or a subsidiary in Germany, selecting the right business form and registering with the Company Register |
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Banking
| Banking law and regulation, finance, funds and others |
| Employment | Employment contract drafting, employee data protection, labour litigation and negotiation, legal advising on employee rights in Germany |
| International investments in Germany | Mergers and acquisitions, franchising, business relocation |
| Tax matters | Advising on the applicable tax laws and tax compliance assurance |
| Insolvency | Support for businesses and creditors involved in the insolvency process, insolvency disputes, legal representation |
| Intellectual property | Trademark application and opposition, design and parent registrations, copyright matters |
| Debt recovery with the help of our German law firm |
Amicable debt recovery whenever possible, court recovery as needed |
| Real estate issues | Commercial property sale and purchase, real estate due diligence, real estate litigation, construction law matters |
| Residential conveyancing | Buying and selling property for individual clients, tenant and landlord disputes |
| Individual employment | Employment contract review and negotiation, employee rights, harassment or discrimination matters |
| Divorce and family law | Filing for divorce, child custody and maintenance, adoption and surrogacy, domestic violence and others |
| Support for licenses and permits (YES/NO) | YES |
Due diligence services | – commercial due diligence, – financial due diligence, – real estate due diligence, – tax due diligence, etc. |
Company liquidation | Our lawyers can represent you during the liquidation procedure. We assist with document preparation and asset distribution, among others. |
| Contract Law services | – contract drafting, – contract review, – contract negotiations, – contract disputes, etc. |
| Competition Law services | – antitrust consulting, – merger control, – competition litigation, – investigations, etc. |
| Succession Law services | – estate planning, – will drafting, – will contesting and revocation, – estate bankruptcy, – division of estate, – international Succession Law, etc. |
| VAT registration | We prepare and submit VAT registration applications and offer consultation on VAT matters. |
| Types of clients our team can serve | – individual clients, – business clients, – international clients, – state clients, etc. |
| Why choose our law firm in Germany | – experience in diverse areas of law, – cost-friendly services, – personalized solutions, – transparency, – wide range of legal services, etc. |
What are your main services?
Some of our featured services include the following:
- Corporate: we help investors open companies in Germany, whether the incorporation involves setting up a locally registered company or expanding an already existing business.
- Tax: complete legal services related to taxes, which include legal advice on the Income Tax Act, Corporate Tax Act, VAT registration and compliance, among others.
- Competition and antitrust: we assist clients looking to resolve issues related to the Competition Law as well as merger and control.
- Intellectual property: providing clients with an understanding of the principles of intellectual property protection, assisting with trademark registration, and offering legal advice where there is copyright or trademark infringement.
- Employment: legal counseling on the duties and responsibilities of the employer in Germany and the rights of the employees as per the German law.
- Dispute resolution: our core service is dispute resolution through court litigation or alternative methods such as arbitration or mediation.
Which business sectors do you cover?
Our team of lawyers in Germany serves clients from a wide array of business sectors, among which:
- financial services;
- real estate;
- retail and consumer;
- transport;
- import and export;
- technology;
- media and communications.
We invite you to have a look on this infographic for more informaiton about our legal services:
What affiliations do you have?
Liesegang & Partner is a law firm that is a part of a number of associations, as listed below:
- INTA – The International Trademark Association, which works on a global level for the support of trademarks and related intellectual property;
- ECTA – The European Communities Trademark Association, having 40 years of experience in promoting knowledge and professionalism in the Intellectual Property Law community.;
- Bridgewest – an international network of lawyers and company formation specialists
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Can you assist in setting up a company in Germany?
Yes, we can assist foreigners looking to set up a company in Germany through our German lawyers who will give you full legal services. These services include:
- Advising on what is the best form of incorporation;
- Drafting and filing the incorporation forms;
- Commercial register registration and tax process;
- Legal and corporate support to the new company.
Could your lawyers help with mergers and acquisitions?
Yes, we help domestic and foreign clients during the acquisition of businesses and corporate restructuring. Our services include:
- Legal due diligence;
- Purchase of shares agreement;
- Acquisition of assets;
- Joint ventures;
- Corporate restructuring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Business litigation in Germany falls under the regulations of the Civil Law and are tried by Civil Courts. A simpler way to handle business litigation is arbitration which is also less time and money consuming.
Opening a company in Germany is simple. You must select the most appropriate type of company, reserve a business name and submit the incorporation documents with the Trade Register. Our German lawyers can draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association for your company.
If you want to set up a limited liability company you must deposit 25,000 euros in a bank account, while for joint stock companies the minimum share capital required is 50,000 euros.
Special licenses and permits are required for those opening certain types of businesses, such as financial companies, restaurants, tobacco shops. For details about all special licensing requirements you can ask our German law firm.
Foreign citizen are required to apply for a German work or residence permit before coming to the country. For details about obtaining a work or a residence permit and the employment legislation you can ask our lawyers in Germany.
The German taxation system applies at federal, state and local level. Individuals must pay an income tax which is applied progressively, while companies are subject to the 15% tax rate plus the 5.5% solidarity surcharge.
If you need a lawyer in Germany contact our law firm for a complete list of our services and reach out to us if you have any questions about legal issues in the country.