Public Commercial Law

Our core competencies as internationally experienced business lawyers

For more than two decades, we have been advising companies at the intersection of public law and international commerce. This long-standing cross-border experience, combined with our direct, trusted connections with specialised local partner firms, allows us to manage mandates efficiently and to coordinate complex matters smoothly across jurisdictions.

We approach every case with a 360-degree perspective, covering strategic, regulatory and commercial dimensions alike. As a result, we provide advice that is not only legally robust but also practical, business-oriented and built to deliver measurable outcomes.

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Our services at a glance

  • Regulatory and administrative advice for companies operating in Germany and across the EU, including ESG requirements and supply chain due diligence obligations
  • Practical support throughout permit procedures, regulatory orders and administrative proceedings
  • Drafting and review of contracts involving public authorities and public-sector entities
  • Strategic enforcement of claims against authorities or robust defence against claims enforced by public contracting bodies
  • Proven experience in cross-border matters, including the recognition of foreign permits and the implementation of EU-wide standards
  • Advice across key sectors such as industry, energy, transport and financial services

Services for inbound projects

  • Advice on German and EU regulatory approval requirements and permit procedures
  • Review and adaptation of international business models in accordance with German public law and regulatory standards
  • Representation in proceedings before German administrative authorities and administrative courts
  • Strategic support in calls for tenders and public procurement procedures to ensure compliant and competitive participation

Services for outbound projects

  • Strategic advice on regulatory requirements in foreign markets, delivered in close consultation with trusted regional partners
  • End-to-end coordination of approval and licensing procedures across multiple jurisdictions to keep projects compliant and on schedule
  • Support for international calls for tenders and public procurement procedures to ensure competitive positioning and full legal conformity
  • Adaptation of contracts and bids to local administrative law requirements to safeguard enforceability and reduce execution risk
  • Central coordination and management of cooperation with foreign authorities and public contracting bodies in complex multinational projects to ensure smooth communication and reliable outcomes

All advantages at a glance

  • Extensive experience at the intersection between public law and international business
  • Proven consulting success in projects involving multiple jurisdictions and public authorities
  • Direct access to a worldwide network of specialised administrative law firms and key regulatory contacts
  • A holistic approach that combines administrative, commercial and strategic perspectives
  • Efficient cross-border coordination of procedures to keep timelines and outcomes under control
  • Tailored solutions that unite legal certainty with commercial practicality and measurable value