Lawyer
Martin Halfmann, LL.M.
Business Immigration | Global Mobility | Employment Law
Lawyer
Martin Halfmann, LL.M.
Business Immigration
Global Mobility
Employment Law
Martin Halfmann, LL.M., is a lawyer at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB, specializing in business immigration and global mobility. He advises multinational companies, entrepreneurs, and private individuals on the full range of legal requirements for employing foreign professionals in Germany, managing international assignments, and supporting employees through relocation. His practice also encompasses German employment law, where he advises both employees and employers, as well as international contract law.
Transfer of Skilled Workers to Germany
Mr. Halfmann advises multinational companies on all aspects of German labor immigration law, managing the application process for residence permits, EU Blue Card applications, and work visas for foreign professionals. His advice covers eligibility assessment, documentation requirements, and communication with the relevant German authorities — ensuring that companies can recruit and deploy the professionals they need without unnecessary delay.
Global Mobility and Employee Relocation
As part of the firm’s Business Immigration and Global Mobility team, Mr. Halfmann supports international companies in managing the full relocation process for employees assigned to Germany. His work in this area extends beyond permit applications to cover the practical and legal requirements of employee settlement: coordinating authority appointments, advising on employment conditions for posted employees, and ensuring that all immigration compliance obligations are met as assignments evolve. For companies committed to supporting their international workforce through every stage of the relocation and global mobility process, Mr. Halfmann provides the continuity of advice that makes the process manageable.
Family Reunification
For employees relocating to Germany with their families, Mr. Halfmann manages family reunification applications — including spouse and partner reunification and applications for dependent children. He advises on the specific conditions that must be met for each permit type and ensures that the family relocation process runs in parallel with the employee’s own application wherever possible.
Establishing Companies in Germany
Mr. Halfmann advises international entrepreneurs and investors on establishing companies in Germany and applying for residence permits for self-employed persons. His advice covers the full formation process — from selecting the appropriate legal structure through to preparing documentation and attending notary appointments — enabling founders to establish their business operations in Germany on a sound legal footing.
Mr. Halfmann provides legal support to both employees and employers across all phases of the employment relationship in Germany. For employees, his work covers employment contract review, protection against dismissal, unfair dismissal proceedings, and fixed-term employment law. For employers, he advises on all employee-specific procedures from hiring through to termination, including the drafting of employment contracts, disciplinary measures, and restructuring. His experience in both business immigration and employment law allows him to advise business clients on the intersection of the two areas — particularly the employment law obligations that apply when hiring and managing foreign nationals in Germany.
As a member of the firm’s contract law team, Mr. Halfmann advises private and business clients on the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts under German and international law — including contracts of sale, loan, rental, lease, and service. He also advises on the enforcement of contractual claims in and out of court, helping clients manage legal risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
Locations & Office Times
Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments made by prior reservation only.

Düsseldorfer Str. 70
40545 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 171 8280
Fax: 0221 932959669
Locations & Office Times
Mo – Fr: 09:00 – 19:00
24h Contact: 0221 93295960
Email: info@se-legal.de
Appointments by prior reservation only.
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