Lawyer
Laura-Akofa Kalipé

Immigration Law | Citizenship Law | Family Reunification

Lawyer
Laura-Akofa Kalipé

Immigration Law
Citizenship Law
Family Reunification

Ms. Laura-Akofa Kalipé is an immigration and German citizenship lawyer for Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. As a member of our legal team, she advises and represents international clients in all aspects of immigration law. Her core competencies include the processing of applications for residence permits as well as family reunification.

Within the domain of German citizenship law, Ms.  Kalipé is a trusted advisor to clients both domestically and internationally. Her consultations thoroughly explore the various pathways to German citizenship, including those based on ancestry, birth, marriage, and residency, providing clients with informed guidance tailored to their specific circumstances.

Ms. Kalipé is a reliable contact for all those who want to secure their residence in Germany or are planning to move to Germany. As a member of our practice group for residence law, she can provide you with specific advice on this matter and, if necessary, support you in integrating into the German labour market. Naturally, she will take the time to explain to you exactly which residence permit is best suited to your particular situation. Regardless of which type of residence permit – permanent or temporary – you require, Laura-Akofa Kalipé will inform you precisely about the legal requirements and take care of the entire application process so that you can concentrate on your core tasks.

Ms Kalipé will advise you on all the questions and challenges that German residence law can pose. Her outstanding expertise is underlined by her extensive experience in dealing with the German immigration authorities.

Family Reunification Expertise

As a member of our German residence law practice group, Ms Kalipé is experienced in bringing complicated family reunification cases to a successful conclusion. It goes without saying that she takes the time to carefully clarify the facts of the case with the relevant immigration authorities and obtain all necessary authorisations. In this way, it ensures that there are no unnecessary delays or complications in the application approval process.

If your family members are nevertheless refused a family reunion visa, she will arrange for a “remonstration procedure” to be carried out on your behalf, thus avoiding time-consuming and costly legal action before the administrative court.

It is well known that acquiring German citizenship brings considerable challenges, with the procurement of the necessary documents and the legally complex application process being particularly noteworthy. With her in-depth expertise, Ms Kalipé ensures that clients know how to assess their chances correctly and the potential hurdles that accompany the application. It goes without saying that Ms Kalipé handles all communication with the relevant authorities so that your procedure runs as quickly and smoothly as possible.

In addition, Ms Kalipé offers reliable legal advice on dual citizenship and applying for a “retention permit”, which is necessary to prevent the loss of German citizenship. Dual citizenship is a legally complicated endeavour that requires experienced legal support in many cases. With Ms. Kalipé at your side, you will benefit from her deep understanding of substantive law and bureaucratic procedures, ensuring you receive reliable support on your path to dual citizenship.

Ms. Kalipé pursued her legal studies at the University of Bielefeld, specialising in labour and social law. Complementing her academic pursuits, she actively engaged in voluntary work, offering legal counselling to individuals in need through a legal clinic. During her legal clerkship at the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, she honed her legal acumen, gaining invaluable insights into multifaceted legal practices. Her career trajectory saw her undertaking an elective placement in Cape Town, South Africa, where she delved into complex legal landscapes, including immigration law matters.

Ms. Kalipé’s professional journey was further enriched by secondary employment at ERGO Group AG, where she delved into compliance matters, specifically focusing on commercial criminal law. Before and during her legal clerkship, this secondary employment provided her with a comprehensive understanding of corporate legal intricacies, fostering a well-rounded skill set crucial for her legal practice.

Locations & Office Times

Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments made by telephone only.

Von-Coels-Str. 214
52080 Aachen
Tel: +49 241 4757140
Fax: 0241 47571469

Kyffhäuserstr. 45
50674 Cologne
Tel: +49 221 93295960
Fax: 0221 932959669

Düsseldorfer Str. 70
40545 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 882 84196
Fax: 0221 932959669

Locations & Office Times

Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments made by telephone only.

Conference Rooms

Berlin 10785, Potsdamer Platz 10

Frankfurt 60314, Hanauer Landstrasse 291 B

Hamburg 20354, Neuer Wall 63

München 80339, Theresienhöhe 28

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Laura-Akofa Kalipé

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