Germany offers a growing range of visa options for IT and AI specialists from outside the EU, reflecting the country's acute demand for technology talent. Demand for machine learning engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, and AI product managers is outpacing domestic supply, and several immigration pathways have been significantly expanded since the reformed Skilled [...]
For many Iranian nationals currently in Germany, what began as a short visit, a business trip, or a family stay has become something far more serious. With active military conflict now engulfing Iran following US and Israeli strikes beginning on 28 February 2026, returning home is not simply difficult — for many people, it is [...]
Since the outbreak of war on 28 February 2026, consular operations in Tehran, which had already been severely strained, came to a complete standstill. The German Embassy in Tehran, which had been operating at sharply reduced capacity since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and Israel in June 2025, has now suspended all visa [...]
Remote work has transformed the modern workplace, with employers worldwide recognising that many employees can work efficiently online. In Germany, immigration authorities have adapted their interpretation of existing laws to accommodate this new reality, making it easier for international professionals to work remotely from Germany. Dealing with Germany's visa and tax requirements requires careful [...]
Emails are an indispensable part of modern communication – both in private and professional contexts. But what happens when the content of an email suddenly appears on the internet? Whether on blogs, forums, social media, or websites: the publication of emails is not uncommon nowadays – and may carry considerable legal risks. The situation becomes [...]
Contract negotiations often extend over months in intricate business transactions, involving numerous meetings, renegotiations, and extensive correspondence. This process frequently generates substantial costs - legal fees, notary expenses, and professional advisory services. Additionally, parties may make premature investments such as purchasing materials, hiring staff, or securing financing based on anticipated contract completion.When negotiations that seemed [...]
In an increasingly interconnected, globalised world, the freedom to travel guaranteed by possessing a particular passport is of crucial importance for the mobility of its holders. The Henley Passport Index, which lists countries and territories regarding freedom to travel, shows a highly interesting development: the German passport is at the top of the current [...]
In a historic move, the German Bundestag has approved extensive changes to the nation's citizenship law, ushering in a new era of inclusivity and flexibility. The law came into force on Thursday, 27th June 2024. Foreign residents in Germany can now apply for German citizenship after five years of residency, a notable reduction [...]
In a recent case, our legal team successfully prevented a client from being extradited to Belgium for prosecution. If the extradition had been successful, our client would have faced a prison sentence of up to 15 years. Our lawyers were able to show in court - apart from formal errors in the European Arrest [...]
The debate on the extradition of Ukrainian and Russian conscientious objectors has recently entered the public discourse in Germany. The discussion was triggered by the statement of politician David Arakhamia in the Ukrainian parliament that the extradition of persons who had illegally evaded military service was possible. Legally, the extradition of Ukrainian or Russian conscientious [...]