Litigation in Germany presents daunting challenges for international corporate and private clients, from facing complex national and state laws to overcoming language barriers and procedural differences. Foreign clients must contend with these unique obstacles with a nuanced understanding and strategic approach to achieve favourable outcomes in the German legal system.
At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, we are a full-service law firm with extensive expertise in German litigation. We provide comprehensive guidance to foreign corporate and private clients across all aspects of litigation, whether responding to German lawsuits or initiating legal action. Our skilled team of litigation lawyers offers strategic, tailored advice to ensure optimal outcomes for your legal matters, including disputes with German suppliers and contract breaches. We deliver comprehensive litigation services from pre-trial advice through courtroom representation to post-judgment enforcement. Additionally, we specialise in enforcing foreign judgments in Germany, ensuring efficient handling of international legal issues. Please do not hesitate to contact us to leverage our expertise for your legal needs.
Litigation Fraud Defence
Litigation fraud, classified under § 263 StGB of German law, involves intentionally procuring an unlawful pecuniary advantage by causing financial damage to another through deceit. This includes presenting false facts, distorting, or suppressing information to win a case. There are two primary types of litigation fraud: deceiving the judge to cause financial loss to the losing party, and deceiving the litigant into making self-damaging asset decisions, such as waiving claims.
Litigation fraud can occur in various contexts, including default procedures, insolvency proceedings, and interactions with judicial officers or bailiffs. Given the duty of truth under § 138 ZPO (Code of Civil Procedure), it is crucial for parties to be truthful and vigilant in all statements made during legal proceedings to avoid severe legal consequences.
Providing Legal Opinions
At Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte, our lawyers provide expert legal opinions across diverse legal areas, helping parties gain a qualified outlook on specific transaction-related issues. These written documents, prepared by qualified lawyers, assess the validity of records, contractual obligations, and the impact of German law on particular projects. Our corporate clients rely on us for expert legal opinions, especially for complex cross-border issues, to avoid costly disputes and ensure smooth transactions.
Private individuals also benefit from our well-considered legal opinions. We efficiently set out the facts, identify relevant laws and regulations, and apply those laws to specific situations. Our thorough examination of legal principles can prevent prolonged disputes and facilitate quick resolutions, safeguarding our clients’ interests.
Our Litigation Lawyers
Our Litigation Lawyers
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