Construction Lawyers in Germany

Legal Solutions Made in Germany

Construction
Lawyers
in Germany

Legal Solutions Made in Germany

Let the lawyers at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte accompany you on your construction journey. We will be with you every step of the way; from your initial investment considerations to the economic use of your property and even, if necessary, to its final sale. Many challenges can and do arise in the construction industry due to the volume, as well as the diversity of construction law in the different states of Germany.

At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our aim is to provide you with excellent legal service to successfully realize your construction project. Do not hesitate to contact us to provide yourself with comprehensive legal assistance throughout your construction project.

Full-Service Law Firm in Germany

Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte is a full-service law firm with offices and conference rooms in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Hamburg. As a full-service law firm, our focus is on providing our clients with specialist services, tailored to their needs. With lawyers from diverse fields such as employment law, business immigration and corporate law, our firm is your one-stop location for all of your legal needs. As a multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers can implement skills and knowledge harnessed in other fields for the benefit of our clients in the construction law field. Through this synergy, creative solutions can be found for complex legal matters.

At Schlun & Elseven, we work with clients worldwide and provide our services in English, German and other languages.

Architectural Copyright Services

Architectural works are listed as “protected works” under § 2 German Copyright Act, and therefore design professionals should consider consulting with lawyers regarding their options with architectural copyright. Copyright infringement can bring long and costly legal battles and should be avoided where possible. However, architects do need to be ready to challenge potential breaches of copyright by competitors should they implement plans without the required permissions. Not protecting your architectural works can leave you open to such situations.

As a multidisciplinary law firm, we offer a full range of intellectual property and copyright services. Our team will assist you with copyrighting your designs, advise you regarding claims for breach of copyright and ensure that you are aware of your copyright legal compliance requirements.

Architectural and Engineering Law

At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our lawyers advise clients regarding their rights and obligations under architectural law in Germany, particularly in matters pertaining to contractual arrangements, liability and fees. Architectural law in Germany consists of individual provisions in different sources of legislation, including in the Bauordnungen or building codes. The design of an architectural contract is primarily based on the outline in the German Civil Code (BGB), while fees are based on the Honorarium Code for architects and engineers (HOAI). Our team consists of experienced professionals who will be there in times of crisis.

Architects and design professionals need to consider working closely with experienced legal professionals. Even the most highly qualified architect can require legal advice, as when issues arise with building design, serious accidents can happen. Those who get injured due to an architectural or design flaw can proceed to claim significant compensation for the incident. Our professionals will act quickly to review the situation and create a plan of action. Our lawyers will guide you through the legal requirements, provide an outline of what you can expect if a dispute arises and will represent you in court proceedings if necessary.

    Construction Contracts: Drafting & Reviewing

    The construction contract is the starting point for building projects, and it is therefore crucial that it is drafted by experts. In Germany, the regulation of the project can be based on the German Civil Code (BGB) or the framework within the German Construction Contract Procedures (Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen – VOB). The laws and regulations that apply are based on whether the project is for private clients, such as in building a house, whereby they use the BGB regulations, or whether the project is a larger project that involves public clients, whereby they apply conditions from the VOB.

    At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our construction lawyers use their considerable experience to provide comprehensive guidance on all matters relating to construction contracts in Germany. Our lawyers draft, negotiate, review and enforce construction contracts on our clients behest. Construction contracts are complex documents, and signing one without legal advice beforehand can result in higher costs and legal disputes. Our team can be relied upon to provide you with full-service support in all of your construction contract requirements.