Transfer of Professionals to Germany

Mr. Tillmann supports German and international companies in the legally compliant hiring of qualified professionals from abroad. He manages the entire application process for visas, EU Blue Cards, ICT Cards, and other residence permits, and handles communication with the relevant authorities. His structured approach provides planning certainty and legal security, minimizing administrative risks and creating efficient processes for HR departments, personnel managers, and management.

Global Mobility and International Assignments

Mr. Tillmann’s dual specialization in business immigration and employment law makes him particularly well-placed to advise on the legal dimensions of international assignments to Germany. His work in this area covers the immigration requirements for posted and transferred employees, the employment law framework governing international assignments, and the drafting of compliant employment contracts for employees operating across jurisdictions. He advises companies on both the posting of foreign professionals to Germany and the deployment of Germany-based employees abroad — addressing the immigration, employment, and compliance aspects of each global mobility arrangement in a coordinated way.

Establishing Companies in Germany

Mr. Tillmann advises international founders and investors on establishing or expanding their business operations in Germany. He manages the entire process from selecting the appropriate legal form through company formation to drafting contracts with business partners, employees, and authorities. His interdisciplinary approach combines expertise in immigration law, corporate law, and employment law to develop sustainable, legally secure solutions for cross-border business matters.

As a member of the firm’s employment law practice group, Mr. Tillmann advises both employees and employers across all phases of the employment relationship.

Legal Assistance for Employees

Mr. Tillmann represents employees in all employment law matters, including dismissal, termination agreements, wage disputes, and the enforcement of leave entitlements. He analyzes employment contracts for problematic clauses, reviews employment references, and enforces claims on behalf of clients. His areas of expertise also include equal treatment, parental leave, maternity protection, and issues relating to part-time work and fixed-term employment.

Legal Assistance for Employers

Mr. Tillmann advises employers on all employment law challenges, from job postings to contract termination. He drafts and reviews legally compliant employment contracts, supports disciplinary measures, dismissals, and restructuring, and helps identify and avoid employment law risks. He also advises on employer directive rights and the rights and obligations of managing directors.