In our interconnected world, essential aspects of life, such as marriage and parenthood, quickly become international legal matters. In addition to a thorough understanding of German and international family law, a high degree of empathy, compassion, and intercultural understanding is required to guarantee reliable client support in such cases. Neele Pries Koch combines these skills to represent her clients effectively in challenging situations.

As a member of our German and international family law practice group, she offers legal advice on issues relating to the international jurisdiction of the German courts in divorce proceedings or cross-border access and child custody cases. Should a judicial solution be necessary, she will stand firmly by your side to enforce your claims. She is always aware of the delicate nature of family law matters and has the sensitivity required to make emotionally challenging situations as tolerable as possible for her clients.

A divorce in Germany is usually an exceptional situation for the parties involved. In addition to the emotional strain, there is also the burden of the legally complex divorce proceedings. If you are considering taking this step, Neele Pries Koch is the right person to talk to. She will take the time to discuss your situation step by step from a legal perspective and work with you to find an effective solution. Whether it is the preparation and conduct of divorce proceedings, custody issues or spousal and child maintenance, Ms. Pries will provide the clarity and support you need.

As a family lawyer, she ensures that her clients’ needs are considered by carefully drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, and divorce agreements.

Our firm is dedicated to providing effective solutions for divorce proceedings, both out of court and in court. Whether through skilled negotiation to reach an amicable settlement or through robust representation in court, we focus on achieving positive outcomes. By offering thorough legal advice early in the process, we often help clients avoid lengthy and contentious divorce proceedings.

Neele Pries Koch, as part of our legal team, regularly advises entrepreneurs, CEOs, business leaders, and other high-net-worth individuals in matters of divorce, prenuptial agreements, and child custody law in Germany. She understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face during the divorce process and is well-prepared to address them. Our team’s particular focus is on how a divorce may impact the running of a business, and they are ready to advise entrepreneurs regarding how best to proactively protect their company from any such fallout in legal proceedings.

In high-net-worth divorce cases, Ms. Pries Koch and our team focus on critical aspects such as property division, asset portfolios, and the protection of business interests. Our team provides strategic advice on dividing complex asset portfolios, including real estate, investments, and business holdings, ensuring our clients’ financial stability post-divorce. Ms. Pries Koch seeks to protect her clients’ business interests and personal assets through carefully crafted prenuptial agreements, safeguarding their wealth and future earnings.

As a German family lawyer, Neele Pries Koch advises our clients on all legal matters relating to parentage under German law, particularly adoption proceedings and proceedings to establish and contest paternity. Her legal advice includes not only counseling in advance but also intensive legal support during the proceedings.

In cases where singles and couples who wish to have children resort to surrogacy abroad, many legal questions arise. Under German law in particular, there are numerous prohibitions, regulations, and administrative procedures to be observed. Especially after the birth of the child, the intended parents have many unresolved issues relating to parentage, custody, and inheritance law. Neele Pries Koch will be happy to advise and support you in this sensitive situation, in particular in recognizing foreign court decisions on parentage and the realization of a (stepchild) adoption.  

Neele Pries Koch studied law at the University of Trier and Münster. In addition to her law studies, she completed a specialized foreign language course in Anglo-American law (common law). During her legal clerkship, which she completed in internationally active law firms, she gained valuable experience in family law, particularly in child custody and divorce matters, with an international dimension. Neele Pries Koch has been a member of Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. (“The German Women Lawyers Association”) since 2020.