Franco-German Attorney in Düsseldorf
Specialised advisory for Franco-German business — corporate law, contract law, business succession and personal structural decisions in both legal and business cultures.
Specialisation in Franco-German law
Dr. Vincent Stelzhammer is a German attorney with a clear specialisation in Franco-German law and business. His doctorate at the universities of Cologne and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, his Maîtrise en droit and regular academic publications form the foundation of advice anchored in both legal orders. Practice extends to Düsseldorf and Paris.
Cooperation with HW&H Avocats & Rechtsanwälte
In complex matters, advice is provided in close cooperation with HW&H Avocats & Rechtsanwälte in Paris. This cooperation ensures consistent strategic handling of situations with touchpoints in both countries.
Areas of practice
Corporate law (incorporations, shareholder agreements, restructuring, M&A), commercial and contract law (drafting, negotiation, cooperation agreements, GTCs), and the support of business succession, marriage contracts and wealth structuring with cross-border elements.
Clients
German companies and entrepreneurs active in France, French companies with German subsidiaries, joint ventures and cooperations, and entrepreneurial families and private clients with assets, shareholdings or family ties in both countries.
Languages and legal cultures
Advice and drafting are provided in German and French, complemented by English. An understanding of the different legal and negotiation traditions in Germany and France enables solutions that work on both sides of the Rhine.
FAQ
- What does Franco-German law mean?
- Franco-German law is not a separate legal order; it refers to cross-border matters between German and French law, in particular in corporate, contract, inheritance and family law.
- When do I need a Franco-German attorney?
- Whenever a matter has legal touchpoints with both countries — a German subsidiary in France, a French shareholder, cross-border contracts, an international succession — advice anchored in both legal orders provides clarity.
- In which languages is the advice provided?
- Advice is provided in German, French and English. Contracts and documents are drafted in the applicable legal language.
- Which law applies to Franco-German contracts?
- The applicable law is normally determined by a choice-of-law clause. In its absence, the Rome I Regulation applies. Jurisdiction and contractual language should also be expressly agreed.
- How does the cooperation with HW&H Avocats & Rechtsanwälte work?
- In complex Franco-German matters, advice is provided in close cooperation with HW&H Avocats & Rechtsanwälte in Paris, ensuring a consistent approach across both legal orders.