Banking law and financial services regulations are among the most heavily regulated areas of law in German law. The set of norms, consisting of national regulations, EU directives and directly applicable EU regulations, makes it almost impossible to maintain a clear overview given the complex supervisory practice.
The German law firm Schlun & Elseven offers competent and committed legal assistance to provide our clients with the support they need. Our lawyers for banking law check every one of your transactions for their legality. They pay attention to every little detail so that you are always on the safe side. We draft and review your contracts and ensure that any changes to the regulations are made on time. In addition, we advise you on the implementation of effective compliance management and the use of banking and financing instruments.
We aim to build a long-term partnership with our clients. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide high-quality legal services in various legal areas. We accompany you at every step of your project and take care of your banking law concerns with due diligence to protect your rights and interests.
Schlun & Elseven: Comprehensive Legal Advice in German Banking Law
At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our lawyers blend their legal background and experience with banking industry-specific knowledge. We advise banks, financial institutions, payment service providers, FinTechs and investment companies on their legal requirements. Our lawyers will provide suitable legal solutions to your issues based on the nature of your institution and your company’s characteristics. The banking industry requires expert lawyers due to the sheer level of regulation within the industry. It is also an industry in which technological advances and other developments play a major role and staying ahead of the competition is key to success. Our lawyers will advise you on new developments with the aim of supporting your business in the achieving of its goals.
Business Criminal Law Advice and Defence Services
Financial institutions and banks can often be the target of criminal groups. Our lawyers can advise on the legal solutions available to resolve the issue where such illegal actions occur. Allow our team to oversee your case and ensure your institution is prepared for its case on fraud, money-laundering or cyber-crime issues. We represent our clients in court and look to resolve matters outside of court when it is in the interests of our clients. Our team supports a range of financial institutions in their criminal law cases.
Taking preventative steps is the best way of reducing the likelihood of cyber-crime and other forms of criminal actions. As a full-service law firm, our lawyers also advise on measures that can be taken to protect your institution.
Where members of your company have been accused of criminal actions, our lawyers provide defence services and confidential advice about the legal options available to the business.
Corporate Law Concerns: Banking Industry
It is vital to stay ahead of your competition as a financial institution by having suitable structures in place. At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, we advise our clients in the banking and financial industries on matters such as corporate restructuring and how your company can maximise its potential. Our lawyers advise CEOS, managing directors and other professionals on their rights and legal responsibilities in their role.
In such a regulated industry, it is crucial to remain compliant and to have measures in place which can prevent costly legal action. Our lawyers will oversee the means by which this is achieved within your company. When it comes to growing your business our team provides clients with all the legal counsel needed in the field of M&A as well as other means of expansion. Ensuring that your mechanism of growth is completed in a manner compliant with competition and antitrust law is vital to avoid delay. Allow our full-service team of corporate lawyers to provide your financial institution with the comprehensive support it needs.
Drafting and Reviewing Contracts & Commercial Activities
Our lawyers advise on all matters relating to contracts and commercial law in Germany and advise our clients in the banking and financial services industries on these matters. Allow our team to draft and review your contracts to ensure that they are completely legally compliant and that they achieve your goals. Where contracts are not satisfactory, our lawyers are experts at negotiating contracts on behalf of our clients. As experienced negotiators, we can ensure that your company’s concerns are kept central to the discussion.
As a full-service law firm, our lawyers offer ongoing support to our clients and as the banking industry is one of the most heavily regulated in Germany staying on top of legal developments is vital. Our lawyers will ensure your company is compliant with the German Securities Trading Act as well as on the further necessities under international law. From asset acquisition to corporate restructuring, our lawyers can ensure that your business is financially compliant throughout. Start a productive partnership with our firm by using the contact details at the bottom of this page.