In an increasingly integrated Europe, legal matters rarely remain within a single jurisdiction. Cross-border situations raise questions of applicable law, jurisdiction and the recognition of foreign decisions that require specialist knowledge at the intersection of national law and European regulations.
Cross-border disputes and proceedings frequently raise complex questions: Which court has jurisdiction? Which law is applicable? How can a foreign judgment be enforced domestically? These questions are of immediate practical relevance for clients with ties to both legal systems.
My particular focus is on German-Italian legal transactions – from the coordination of cross-border proceedings and the recognition and enforcement of judgments, to out-of-court dispute resolution and mediation. My advice is grounded in the relevant EU regulations (Brussels Ia, Rome I, Rome II, EU Succession Regulation) as well as applicable bilateral and multilateral conventions.
My Services
- Advice on applicable law in cross-border situations (Rome I, Rome II)
- Jurisdiction and choice of court (Brussels Ia Regulation)
- Recognition and enforcement of German judgments in Italy and vice versa
- European enforcement procedures (European Payment Order, Small Claims)
- Advice on international arbitration
My expertise in both the German and Italian legal systems enables me to assess the legal situation holistically and advise you strategically on how to proceed most effectively in cross-border disputes.