About our services: As a licensed law firm (Rechtsanwaltskanzlei), Steinmark Rechtsberatung provides full legal representation and advisory services. Our attorneys (Rechtsanwälte) are admitted to practice in the Federal Republic of Germany and represent clients before courts, authorities, and in all negotiations.
Corporate & Business Law
Strategic guidance across the lifecycle of your business — from formation to expansion.
- Business entity selection and formation (GmbH, UG, AG, and partnerships)
- Corporate governance and board advisory
- Shareholder agreements and capital structures
- Mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring guidance
- Regulatory compliance for German and EU operations
- Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Contract Review & Drafting Support
Every commercial relationship rests on its contracts. We help you make sure yours hold up.
- Review and risk assessment of supplier, customer, and partner agreements
- Drafting guidance for NDAs, MoUs, and service contracts
- General terms and conditions (AGB) review under German law
- Negotiation preparation and strategy
- Cross-border contract considerations
- Contract dispute preparedness and remediation planning
Employment Law & HR Compliance
Supporting both employers and employees with workplace-related guidance.
- Employment contract review and structuring
- HR policy development and workplace handbooks
- Termination procedures and severance guidance
- Non-compete and confidentiality clauses
- Works council (Betriebsrat) considerations
- Workplace discrimination and harassment policy
Real Estate Law
Property transactions and commercial leasing, reviewed and structured with care.
- Commercial lease review and negotiation guidance
- Property purchase agreement assessment
- Real estate development agreements
- Landlord-tenant dispute preparedness
- Property financing document review
- Usage rights and easement considerations
Intellectual Property
Protecting your brand, creations, and competitive advantage.
- Trademark selection, clearance, and registration strategy
- Copyright and design protection guidance
- Licensing and technology transfer agreements
- IP portfolio audit and management
- Infringement assessment and cease-and-desist preparation
- Trade secret protection policies
Litigation Support
Strategic preparation and coordination when disputes escalate toward formal proceedings.
- Case assessment and strategy development
- Document organization and evidence preparation
- Direct representation by our attorneys before German courts
- Settlement evaluation and negotiation strategy
- Alternative dispute resolution guidance
- Pre-litigation risk analysis
Other Services
Additional advisory services tailored to your specific needs.
- Data protection and GDPR compliance guidance
- Anti-money laundering (AML) policy development
- Compliance audits and risk assessments
- Legal training and workshops for your team
- Document translation support (German ↔ English)
- General legal research and memoranda