For further specialization in business law, I obtained a Master of Law LL.M. degree International Business Law from the University of Zurich/Switzerland in 2000, emphasizing in contract law and arbitration.
Having worked not only in Germany but also in the Arabian region and the USA, years as a partner and of-counsel in a US law firm, I not only have first-hand legal expertise but also an understanding how the client’s interests can be translated into commercial success in compliance with the relevant domestic standards.
Due to my set-up I am capable to reject mandates and projects and ensure continously legal advice on a partner level.
Access to experts from various fields and professions, if useful, whose expertise is proven by a track record. The resulting cost advantage is passed on to you.
In the UAE counsel in the corporate reorganization of an US-multinational | the structuring and restructuring of the commercial establishment and trade organization including distribution and marketing of an Italian sports car manufacturer | advised an investment company in establishing, registering and marketing of finance products | organized and executed a road-show for a US-law firm to open and prepare the market and subsequently establishment and development of an office | when the managing director of a company comparable to a German GmbH wanted to resign the competent authority insisted on a shareholders`resolution. By observing local standards and behaviours it was possible to change the previously existing legal practice through persuasion and perseverance.
Representation of the heir of a shareholder in the event of withdrawel from the company and negotiation of a settlement amount exceeding the usual valuation methods.
Interim legal protection against a competitor for breach of a contractual non-competition clause resulting in the payment of a compensation by the competitor.
Interim management of family-offices/family-asset management companies.
Contract negotiation and drafting of different types of contracts nationally and internationally in the areas of procurement, raw materials, mechanical engineering, medical services in compliance with the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), Incoterms, Unidroit, Rome I.
Drafting and review of general terms and conditiones.
Letters of intent in corporate and commercial matters accompained by a confidentiality agreement.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid litigation
Enforceable pre-litigation agreements
Plaintiff/defendant litigation
Forum shopping, EuGVVO, HBÜ, LugÜ, EuZVO, EuBVO
Pre-trial-discovery, depositions, interrogatories
Arbitration proceedings:
for a plaintiff e.g. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) at the place of arbitration
Zurich/Switzerland
Determination of the applicable law (IPR)
e.g. seizure of owner’s land debts which are usually entered in the land register in the first rank and thus in the event of a forced sale a substantial share of the proceeds can be achieved.