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International business law for companies operating across borders

Maxfeld.legal advises companies, investors and international groups on transactions, contracts, corporate structures and ongoing business law matters in Germany and worldwide. Partner-led, pragmatic and focused on what is legally sound and commercially sensible. bridging. business. legal.

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About Maxfeld.legal

Mandates & Deals

Whether market entry, corporate structure, contract or transaction: we take on mandates in international business law where legal certainty, commercial understanding and efficient implementation come together.

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Transaction-Management

European lead counsel in a cross-border technology partnership for a PE investor

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Litigation & dispute resolution

Arbitration over recourse claims following a worldwide recall

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Litigation & dispute resolution

20+ employment proceedings over an alleged transfer of undertaking

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External In-house

Perfect Bread Rolls & Global Procurement at MIWE

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Corporate law & M&A

Management buy-out of a technology company from a Swedish group

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Employment law

Live-in care at Hausengel structured on a legally sound basis

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Corporate law & M&A

Cross-border joint venture in packaging materials

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Litigation & dispute resolution

Arbitration against a Swiss joint venture partner

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Transport, shipping & customs

Pallets, Paperwork & German Law

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Litigation & dispute resolution

EETS provider before the conciliation body under the Toll Systems Act

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IP & IT

Toy importer in a design-rights dispute

International business law with an entrepreneurial mindset

Legal matters arise from markets, legal questions and specific business objectives. Our advice brings these perspectives together to create reliable solutions.

INDUSTRIES

International business law with an understanding of your market

For us, the legal question is only part of the picture. We also consider the commercial environment in which it arises.

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SOLUTIONS

Business law advice for specific projects

Our solutions bring typical mandate situations into clear structures and make it easier to identify the right legal support for each matter.

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EXPERTISE

Legal clarity for business decisions

We advise companies on key areas of business law with specialist expertise and a clear view of what matters commercially.

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INSIGHT

Johannes Egelhof appointed Vice-President of AIJA’s Insolvency & Restructuring Commission

Johannes Egelhof has been appointed Vice-President of AIJA’s Insolvency & Restructuring Commission. The appointment builds on his long-standing involvement with AIJA and strengthens his role in the international exchange on insolvency and restructuring matters.

INSIGHT

Johannes Egelhof appointed Vice-President of AIJA’s Insolvency & Restructuring Commission

Latest Insights & News

Legal developments, mandates and news from the firm.

What is moving in international business law, and what it means for companies. Notes from our advisory practice.

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Planning a cross-border project?

From individual business law questions to complex international matters, we provide personal, pragmatic advice with a clear understanding of the commercial context.

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Personal commitment that helps matters move forward

At Maxfeld.legal, you work with experienced contacts who personally guide matters, assess decisions and move international projects forward pragmatically.