Lawyers for Private & Business Clients
Trusted Advice. Proven Results.
Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte is a full-service law firm with offices in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen. We advise and represent businesses and private clients throughout Germany and internationally, wherever they are located.
Our team of more than 40 lawyers works across eight specialized practice groups. Where matters span several areas of law, our teams coordinate directly to develop a joined-up legal strategy.
Legal Precision. Strategic Thinking.
Our clients particularly value our combination of legal excellence, strategic insight, and solution-oriented advice.
Domestic and international matters are handled by experienced lawyers who explain legal challenges clearly and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
Our Legal Services
Specialist Advice. Connected Approach.
Our lawyers advise businesses and private individuals on a broad range of legal matters. Through our specialised practice groups, we consolidate expertise in each field to provide comprehensive, commercially focused legal advice.
At the same time, our clients benefit from the close cooperation between our teams. This enables us to develop solutions for even the most complex matters involving multiple areas of law.
Whether your case involves commercial law, international matters, immigration, private wealth, or family issues, we provide comprehensive legal advice from a single source.
From strategic planning and out-of-court negotiations to determined representation before authorities and courts, we support our clients throughout Germany and in cross-border matters.
Choose Your Area of Expertise
Specialized Legal Services for Private Individuals and Businesses
Choose Your Area of Expertise
Specialised Legal Services for Private Individuals and Businesses
Who are you seeking advice for?
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Employment law and global mobility for internationally operating companies.
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Legal support for corporate governance, compliance and strategic development.
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Structuring contracts and business relationships securely — nationally and internationally.
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Strategic representation in commercial disputes and international proceedings.
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Defence and legal advice in white-collar and criminal tax law matters.
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Legal support for real estate projects, transactions and commercial lease matters.
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Advice on tax, customs and cross-border flows of goods and business.
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Protection and enforcement of trademarks, ideas and competitive positions.
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Legal advice for matters with an international dimension—discreet, strategic, and results-oriented.
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Discreet, tailored legal advice for high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Comprehensive legal advice and representation in all employment law matters for employers, employees, executives, and expatriates.
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Strategic criminal defence and preventive compliance advice for both businesses and private individuals.
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Experienced representation before state courts and arbitral tribunals worldwide.
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Legal advice throughout every stage of real estate transactions, construction projects, and tenancy disputes.
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Comprehensive legal advice for high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices.
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Strategic legal advice on protecting reputation, privacy, and personal rights.
Additional Areas of Practice
In addition to the above, we advise clients across a wide range of specialized legal disciplines.
Schlun & Elseven
is a Member of the
Primerus is an international network of carefully selected independent law firms committed to the highest standards of quality, integrity, professionalism, and client service.
For our clients, this means that international and cross-border matters can be handled even more efficiently through a single point of contact. Schlun & Elseven coordinates your legal matters while drawing on a trusted global network of leading independent law firms.

Global Network. Local Support. One Trusted Point of Contact.
Global Network
Cross-Border Expertise
One Trusted Advisor
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Legal Representation Throughout Germany
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Legal Representation Throughout Germany
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- 24h Contact: +49 221 93295960
- Email: info@se-legal.de
What Our Clients Value About Us
Personally Accessible. Nationwide Representation.
With offices in Aachen, Cologne, and Düsseldorf, we maintain a strong presence in North Rhine-Westphalia while advising clients throughout Germany and internationally.
Our digital-first approach allows us to represent clients efficiently, regardless of their location.
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- 24h Contact: +49 221 93295960
- Email: info@se-legal.de
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