Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte has been a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms since June 9, 2026. As a German member of the network, we are taking another step toward expanding our international advisory structure.

For our clients, the membership means one thing above all: direct access to quality-vetted partner firms in more than 40 countries, with Schlun & Elseven remaining the central point of contact throughout.

Global Reach. Local Support. One Point of Contact.

Primerus: A Worldwide Network of Independent Law Firms

Primerus is an international network of more than 115 independent law firms across more than 40 countries. Member firms advise businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients on domestic and cross-border matters.

The foundation of the network is a shared set of professional standards, including integrity, high technical quality, transparent and appropriate fee structures, continuous professional development, respectful conduct toward clients and colleagues, and a commitment to social responsibility.

Membership is preceded by a multi-stage vetting process in which each firm is assessed on criteria including legal quality, reputation, firm structure, and client focus.

International Legal Advice From a Single Source

Cross-border mandates frequently require coordinated collaboration between lawyers across multiple jurisdictions. For clients, this often means dealing with multiple points of contact, additional coordination, and unclear lines of responsibility.

Through our Primerus membership, we are now able to handle international matters even more efficiently and with greater structural clarity. Where required, we draw on specialized local partner firms, while Schlun & Elseven retains overall coordination of the matter.

Our clients benefit in particular from:

  • a dedicated point of contact at Schlun & Elseven;
  • direct access to quality-vetted firms worldwide;
  • coordinated handling across jurisdictions and practice areas;
  • streamlined communication and clearly defined responsibilities.

The membership complements our existing International Desks and our established network of international cooperation partners.

“Our clients should have a clear and reliable point of contact even in international matters. Primerus gives us direct access to experienced partner firms around the world, while coordination of the matter remains with Schlun & Elseven. This allows us to manage cross-border affairs even more consistently from a single source.”

— Aykut Elseven, Managing Partner

National Expertise, International Reach

Schlun & Elseven advises businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and private clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters. Our practice groups cover corporate and commercial law, employment law, tax law, litigation, criminal law, immigration and residence law, nationality law, and family law, among other areas.

The Primerus membership is a natural extension of our interdisciplinary advisory approach: identifying legal questions that span practice areas and jurisdictions, coordinating them centrally, and resolving them together with specialized local colleagues.

With offices in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aachen, and the ability to advise clients nationwide and internationally on a remote basis, Schlun & Elseven stands for personal service, clear accountability, and cross-border legal advice at the highest level.

Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte — Driven by Excellence