Schlun & Elseven Reviews & Client Feedback

Discover what our clients say about their legal experience with us

Schlun & Elseven Reviews & Client Feedback

Discover what our clients say about their legal experience with us

Welcome to the official resource for Schlun & Elseven reviews, client opinions, and testimonials. On this page, we offer a transparent look into our clients’ experiences and explain how your feedback is essential to our mission—a mission driven by excellence. If you are looking for authentic feedback on our law firm’s services in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Aachen, or throughout Germany, you will find it here.

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“Driven by Excellence”: Our Commitment to Clients

Our guiding principle, “Driven by Excellence,” is at the heart of everything we do. This principle defines our client-centric approach and is reflected in the positive feedback we consistently receive. It is built on several core pillars:

  • Nationwide & International Service: We operate throughout Germany from our offices in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and serve clients with international legal needs.
  • Fluent English-Language Advice: We eliminate language barriers by providing precise, fully fluent English-language legal counsel, a cornerstone of the positive feedback from our international clients.
  • Digital & Agile Expertise: Our digital-first methodology ensures a streamlined, modern, and effective service for both private and business legal matters.
  • Focus on Legal Excellence: Our ultimate goal is delivering exceptional results, and client satisfaction is the most important measure of our success.

Handling All Feedback: Our Quality Assurance Process

Being “Driven by Excellence” means building trustworthy relationships through openness. While the vast majority of Schlun & Elseven reviews are positive, we take every piece of feedback seriously. When a client’s experience does not meet our premium standards, we treat it with the utmost care. Our robust Service Quality System ensures we open an internal case, track the issue, and resolve it swiftly. This commitment to quality assurance allows us to constantly adapt and improve for our clients.

Schlun & Elseven Recognized by Handelsblatt as “Best Law Firm 2025”

We are delighted to announce that Schlun & Elseven has been recognized by Handelsblatt as “Best Law Firm” in the field of Employment Law 2025. This recognition is based on the renowned annual survey conducted by the US specialist publisher Best Lawyers, which exclusively identifies Germany’s leading commercial law firms for Handelsblatt. The evaluation is based on a comprehensive survey of over 10,000 clients and around 6,000 lawyers who assess their colleagues in terms of professional competence, market position, and client orientation.

For us, this Handelsblatt award represents an important confirmation of our commitment to being “Driven by Excellence“. For ten years now, we have been supporting our national and international clients as an interdisciplinary full-service law firm providing tailored legal advice. Our goal has always been to provide you with first-class legal counsel across a broad spectrum of legal areas.

A Google rating of 4.9 stars, over 1,000 positive reviews, and now the Handelsblatt award – all of this confirms our commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards in our legal services.

Finding Our Complete Collection of Online Reviews

Due to recent EU regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Google has changed how it displays business ratings. As a result, finding our complete, multi-year collection of reviews on the main search page can be difficult.

Google now primarily features these reviews on Google Maps. We encourage you to visit our official business profiles on Google Maps to read the full, unfiltered feedback our clients have shared.

For your convenience, we have also compiled a representative sample of recent client experiences right here on this page.

What Our Clients Say About Our Legal Services

Excellent
Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte4.9
Based on 1283 reviews
Sophie L.
3 days ago
Safa has been very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Bjorn F.
4 days ago
We were provided with a 1-hour meeting session for information on what they could help with free of charge, which was highly informative and appreciated.
homa Y.
4 days ago
I had a very positive experience with Schlun & Elseven, and especially with Mr. Christos Sotiri. I was facing a very serious issue with my student residence permit, with a short deadline and a lot of uncertainty. Mr. Christos Sotiri was both empathetic and realistic about my situation. He did not give me false hope, but explained the possibilities by considering all my documents. He was always responsive and kept me updated throughout the process. Fortunately, the case was ultimately resolved successfully, and I renewed my residence permit. I also found the whole team at Schlun & Elseven very professional and organized. I am grateful for the help during such a stressful time in my life.
Sion V.
6 days ago
My initial consultation with Mr. Christos Sotiri regarding German immigration was very insightful and helpful. I am fully confident pursuing further legal support with Mr. Sotiri and Schlun & Elseven and would highly recommend their services.
Michael K.
1 week ago
Outstanding Honest Appraisal of Complex Case done without fees. If more American firms functioned like this, there would be fewer bottlenecks in the US system. Outstanding Firm.
Michael C.
1 week ago
Very professional and knowledgeable. Was able to get the information I needed obtain my german passport.
Ileana S.
2 weeks ago
Highly recommended!
Anonymous P.
2 weeks ago
Schlun & Elseven have been great. I used them for my German citizenship and they were fantastic. Safa Al Hayek and Dania Höltershinken were both amazing. They are helpful, polite and always answer your questions quickly. I don’t think I would have been able to get my documents or citizenship without their help. I also got them to do an application for a family member, as I was pleased with their professionalism. They were able to get documents for me and made the process efficient and easy. I also had peace of mind that everything in my application was correct. The support staff are lovely and very helpful too. I am very pleased that I used Schlun & Elseven and would highly recommend them.
Dariya T.
2 weeks ago
Barbara R.
2 weeks ago
An absolutely outstanding immigration firm! Schlun and Elseven Rechtsanwaite, and especially my lawyer Julie Schaefer, successfully handled the German naturalization process, for my entire family, from start to finish. They made our citizenship journey super smooth and stress-free. Their team was professional, patient, always just a phone call or email away, and highly knowledgeable. What could have been a daunting experience was handled with the utmost professionalism. I would not hesitate to use this firm for any future immigration needs. Five stars all the way—I couldn't have done this without them!
Henry P.
2 weeks ago
Met with Dominik Müller regarding tax and citizenship questions. Very knowledgeable, professional, and respectful - I highly recommend him. Will certainly be returning to the firm in the future
Alec S.
2 weeks ago
Great communication and helped me with an important legal situation. Efficient, thorough, and represented me very well. Answered all my questions and made me feel taken care of.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review, Alec. We greatly appreciate your support and are pleased that you had a positive experience with our firm. Thank you for your trust and kind rating. Kind regards, SE Legal Team
NSKP 1.
2 weeks ago
I had an excellent experience working with Christos for my wife’s family reunion visa to Germany. Navigating cross-border bureaucracy and local authorities while on an EU Blue Card can be stressful, but Christos brought clarity, confidence, and direction to the entire process. He was consistently responsive, gave clear legal advice on documentation, and proactively followed up with the authorities to keep things moving. Thanks to his support, our application was approved and the visa was granted without unnecessary delays. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable, top-tier immigration counsel in Germany.
Brittany S.
2 weeks ago
Julie Schaefer was absolutely wonderful to work with! She and her team were so patient with me and walked me through everything I’d need for the application, and they put up with all my check ins and were so reassuring! Working with Schlun & Elseven was the right choice, and their guidance was invaluable. I owe my citizenship to them, and I recommend anyone getting their German citizenship to work with them.
Vivek C.
2 weeks ago
Very thankful to Schlun & Elseven Lawyers for the informative overview provided on a range of options as desired regarding relocation to Germany. Mr Christos Sotiri was excellent and very thorough in his legal advice, answering all questions clearly and comprehensively. Vielen Dank!
robert D.
3 weeks ago
Very profesional.
Omar A.
3 weeks ago
Very straightforward and to the point! I liked that they appreciate individual situations and their multi-pronged approach to a problem tailored to our specific needs. I would recommend this firm to anyone.
Chantelle V.
3 weeks ago
Christos was very helpful! Took the time to hear our situation and and gave us some insight on the process. I have confidence moving forward that we will be happy with the service Schlun and Elseven provides.
Bob H.
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for your five-star rating – we very much appreciate you taking the time! Kind regards, Team Schlun & Elseven
Алекс Н.
1 month ago
Хочу порекомендовать своего прекрасного адвоката фрау Ребекку Балтумайт.Она не просто профессионал своего дела,но и прекрасный человек, который заботится о своих клиентах.От всего сердца желаю ей карьерных высот.С уважением,Александра Мазур
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback! It is wonderful to hear that you felt so well taken care of – we will make sure your warm words reach the right person. Kind regards, Team Schlun & Elseven
richard A.
1 month ago
Helped clarify eligibility for German citizenship. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Thanks for the info and advice!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback. We are glad we could help bring some clarity. Feel free to reach out anytime! Warm regards, Team S&E
arijus A.
1 month ago
Ich kann die Kanzlei Schlun & Elseven und ganz besonders Frau Rechtsanwältin Safa Al Hayek von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Mein Einbürgerungsverfahren hatte sich zuvor fast zwei Jahre hingezogen. Mit meinem vorherigen Anwalt war ich leider sehr unzufrieden, da meine E-Mails kaum beantwortet wurden und ich dadurch viel Zeit verloren habe. In dieser Zeit war ich oft unsicher und wusste nicht, wie es mit meinem Verfahren weitergehen würde. Nachdem ich mich an Schlun & Elseven gewandt hatte, hat sich Frau Al Hayek sofort persönlich und engagiert um meinen Fall gekümmert. Mein Verfahren war kompliziert, und sogar ein Ministerium war involviert. Trotzdem hat sie alle notwendigen Stellen kontaktiert, sich zuverlässig um alles gekümmert und mein Verfahren innerhalb von etwa zwei Monaten erfolgreich zum Abschluss gebracht. Am 02.09.2026 wurde ich schließlich eingebürgert. Dieser Tag bedeutet mir sehr viel, und ich bin Frau Al Hayek für ihre Unterstützung und ihren Einsatz wirklich von Herzen dankbar. Bei ihr hatte ich jederzeit das Gefühl, nicht allein zu sein und eine kompetente Anwältin an meiner Seite zu haben. Vielen herzlichen Dank an Frau Al Hayek und die gesamte Kanzlei für die großartige Unterstützung. Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin viel Erfolg und kann die Kanzlei uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!
Response from the owner:Vielen Dank für Ihre herzliche Bewertung! Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Einbürgerung – wir freuen uns sehr, dass alles so erfolgreich verlaufen ist. Wir werden Ihre Worte selbstverständlich an das Team weitergeben und wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für diesen neuen Lebensabschnitt! Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Team S&E
Shamima A.
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating – we very much appreciate it! Kind regards, Team S&E
Michael B.
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the five star rating! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Warm regards, Team S&E
Sara H.
1 month ago
My entire experience from initial reach out to my consultation call was seamless. My consultation with Julian was very informative. He provided the exact information I needed. I’ll definitely use them in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind review! We are glad the process was straightforward from start to finish and that the consultation provided the clarity you were looking for. We look forward to hearing from you again! Warm regards, Team S&E
0ffset92
1 month ago
Mr. Philipp Busse handled both of my cases very well professionally, with empathy, he kindly understood the situation, advised me legally. Mr. Philipp was very transparent with me all through the process from the on set of both cases until we got successful outcome for each case from the public persecutors office. I am deeply & incredibly grateful that my case was handled by Mr. Philipp Busse, someone with such great legal expertise. I do Honestly believe that a 5 star rating is not enough and cannot do proper justice hear, i want to give 100 stars rating that’s what he deserves, I would highly recommend his services .. thank you & good luck :)
Response from the owner:Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Mr. Philipp Busse. His professionalism, empathy, and transparency throughout your cases clearly made a lasting impression. We’re so glad he was able to achieve successful outcomes for both matters and that you felt well-supported every step of the way. Your heartfelt recommendation and kind words truly mean a lot to us (and we’re honored by the 100-star sentiment!). If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, The S&E Team
Hao W.
1 month ago
I would like to thank my lawyer Mr. Christos Sotiri regarding my permanent residence application. He wrote a strong and professional letter to the immigration office, and they approved it quickly. Now I have my permanent residence permit. I sincerely appreciate Mr. Christos Sotiri for his great service!
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience! Congratulations on receiving your permanent residence permit – we are delighted things worked out so well and will make sure your appreciation reaches the right person. Kind regards, Team S&E
Uwe B.
1 month ago
Das Beratungsgespräch mit Herrn Sotiri war sehr aufschlussreich und gab mögliche Perspektiven klar wieder.
Response from the owner:Sehr geehrter Herr Behrens, vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Wir freuen uns, dass das Gespräch hilfreich war und wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für die nächsten Schritte. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Team S&E
Quinn B.
2 months ago
Dominik is knowledgeable, helpful and professional. I look forward to working with him further.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! We look forward to it too. Kind regards, Team S&E
Aurélio S.
2 months ago
Philipp Buse was my attorney and it was great. I highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Dear Mr Sambo, Thank you for the recommendation – we are glad to hear everything went well! Kind regards, Team S&E
Hala
2 months ago
We had a wonderful experience working with Dominik and his team. My husband has a German mother and we wanted to get his German passport. Dominik walked us through all the steps, answered emails, and provided the forms to submit to the embassy. One thing to note is we did pay upfront but the NY embassy did not have any appointments opening up. So after 6 months of us waiting and bothering Dominik, my husband decided to get an appointment at the Chicago consulate. This was no reflection of Schlun/Elseven but keep in mind that it can easily take 6 months to a year and some embassies are booked with no appointments.
Juliana S.
2 months ago
I had a very positive experience with Mr. Christos Sotiri. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and flexible, and he took the time to answer all of my questions clearly. I felt very well advised and supported throughout the processs. I would definitely recommend Mr. Sotiri to anyone who needs help with immigration matters.
Response from the owner:Dear Ms Salazar, Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We'll make sure to pass your feedback along and wish you all the best with your immigration matters. Kind regards, Team S&E

The Schlun & Elseven Approach

  • Rapid Response Times

We respond to client inquiries within hours, not days.

  • Digital Legal Solutions

We provide comprehensive legal support through secure digital platforms across Germany and beyond.

  • International Expertise

We serve clients worldwide with multilingual legal services.

  • Personal Attention & Care

Clients consistently mention feeling genuinely supported, not just represented.

  • Clear Communication & Transparency

We explain complex legal processes clearly and transparently.

  • Efficient Results

We consistently deliver successful outcomes within reasonable time frames.

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Schloss-Rahe-Straße 15
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Locations & Office Times

Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: +49 221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments by prior reservation only.

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