International commercial law – legally secure across borders
Business no longer ends at the national border – for our export-oriented economy, that is precisely where the legal questions begin.
Whoever buys, sells, invests or cooperates internationally moves within a web of differing legal systems, jurisdictions and commercial usages.
This is exactly where we come in – in questions of compliance, cross-border EU and U.S. sanctions law, and anti-money laundering regulation.
Fachanwalt (Certified Specialist Lawyer) for International Commercial Law
As Fachanwalt for International Commercial Law, Dr Justus Froehlich possesses certified specialist knowledge, proven continuing professional education and demonstratably practical experience in this field of law.
We advise and represent family businesses and private individuals in all questions of international commercial law – from the drafting and negotiation of cross-border contracts, through the choice of applicable law and the right forum, to the enforcement of your claims abroad. Whether the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), European conflict-of-laws rules (Rome I and II, Brussels Ia) or international terms of delivery and payment.
Cross-border executorship of wills and estates and the safeguarding of estates
His qualification in international commercial law particularly qualifies especially Dr Justus Froehlich, as a certified executor of wills, to cross-border executorship: where foreign real property or shareholdings in foreign companies form part of the estate, succession law, company law and private international law converge – terrain on which purely nationally oriented advice quickly reaches its limits.
We secure such assets for the estate: from their identification and taking into possession, through clarification of the applicable law of succession under the EU Succession Regulation and recognition of the executor’s standing abroad, to the orderly administration or realisation of foreign real property and shareholdings (for example in third countries such as Switzerland and the USA).
International arbitration
Particular attention is devoted to dispute resolution: should a conflict arise, we examine with you which route best safeguards your interests – proceedings before the state courts, international arbitration, or a negotiated solution.
Through our long-standing membership of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), we are thoroughly familiar with the leading arbitral institutions of the German-speaking world. It is of considerable advantage here to have at one’s disposal a network of internationally connected arbitrators and arbitral platforms. Where needed, we coordinate partner firms and contacts with authorities in other jurisdictions – so that you have one point of contact, not five.
Export control and sanctions law; anti-money laundering obligations
We also keep the regulatory side of your foreign business in view: export control and sanctions law, anti-money laundering obligations in international business relationships, and the supervisory requirements applicable to cross-border financial and crypto transactions.
Do speak to us. In a personal initial consultation we shall gain an overview of your situation together and set out openly which paths are open to you – we look forward to making your acquaintance and to hearing of your matter.
