Cross-Border Litigation and Enforcement
While litigation proceedings are rarely based on international private or procedural law alone, they are often won on that basis. The simple fact that relatively few lawyers “feel at home” in cross-border litigation makes expertise in this field a decisive factor. In some cases, proceedings can be resolved in our clients’ favour at the preliminary stage – through questions of jurisdiction or the capacity of international parties. Regular and confident handling of the relevant EU regulations is also particularly valuable where cross-border enforcement is required.
Cross-Border Corporate and Inheritance Advice
We also advise clients outside contentious matters, drawing on our particular expertise in international corporate and inheritance law. In these areas, we determine the applicable law with precision and specialise in optimising outcomes through choice-of-law options and in close cooperation with leading foreign partner firms. In international corporate law, we actively contribute to the development of the legal framework through our publications and through the participation of one of our partners in the expert commission appointed by the Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ) for the implementation of the EU Mobility Directive (UmRUG).
Cross-Border Supervision, Market Access and Mutual Recognition
In financial regulatory matters cross-border issues often play a key role but are frequently underestimated in practice. The first step is to determine the applicable supervisory regime – an analysis that can be complex, for example in the context of branch establishments. Within the European supervisory architecture, the interaction between national authorities, the ECB and the European Supervisory Authorities must also be taken into account. In this area, clients benefit from our extensive experience.
For financial service providers from third countries who cannot rely on the EU passporting regime, the key question is how to achieve appropriate market access. We develop tailored and targeted market entry strategies for such clients.