International and Networks

Global reach, local strength

Drawing on decades of experience in cross-border consulting and strong partnerships with renowned law firms worldwide, ESCHE provides companies and high-net-worth individuals with efficient, pragmatic advice. As a member of first-class networks such as LAW and DFK International, and with the support of our 'best friends' law firms in regions outside these networks, we assemble a bespoke, highly skilled team for each mandate. Our International Desks cover the following regions: the Netherlands, France, Italy, Poland and Scandinavia. Our close personal relationships with law firms in these regions ensure that we can always provide expert advice on legal and tax issues arising in these regions.

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Introducing our International Desks

Hartelijk welkom – Your expert team for German-Dutch commercial law

Germany and the Netherlands work closely together – politically, culturally, and especially economically. The intensive cross-border exchange between German and Dutch business partners is leading to an increasing demand for qualified legal advice in both countries. Our Dutch Desk brings together our expertise in German-Dutch commercial law and serves as a central point of contact for German and Dutch companies on cross-border legal issues. Working closely with our established network, we offer comprehensive advice to companies and individuals who are active or wish to become active in one or both markets.

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Associated Partner

Lukas Eßers

Attorney at Law

Email: lukas.essers@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-363

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Bienvenue à tous – Your specialized team for German-French legal and tax matters

Germany and France have enjoyed close economic ties for decades. Despite their geographical proximity, however, the legal and tax systems of the two countries differ considerably. Our French Desk is your expert partner for cross-border advice on German-French legal and tax matters. We offer tailor-made solutions for companies and private individuals in all international legal and tax matters.

Our experts have lived or studied in France, speak fluent French, and are familiar with the economic, legal, and cultural characteristics of the country. Thanks to our collaboration with renowned partner law firms, you benefit from our many years of experience and intercultural expertise. Trust in our expertise in cross-border legal and tax matters in the German-French economic area.

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Partner

Julia Runte

Attorney at Law, Tax Advisor, Maître en droit

Email: julia.runte@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-161

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Partner

Stephan Bauer

Attorney at Law

Email: stephan.bauer@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-363

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Un caloroso benvenuto – Expert support for companies involved in German-Italian exchange

Germany and Italy have long enjoyed close economic ties. The intensive cross-border exchange between German and Italian companies requires a deep understanding of both legal systems and cultural characteristics.

To meet this demand, we at ESCHE have set up a special Italian Desk. In close cooperation with renowned Italian law firms, we offer tailor-made cross-border legal advice for German and Italian companies that operate in one of the two markets or wish to expand their presence there.

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Partner

Andreas von Criegern

Attorney at Law

Email: andreas.criegern@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-118

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Ciepłe powitanie – Expert advice for the German-Polish market

Poland has established itself as a dynamic business location in Europe and plays a key role in the German economy. As Germany's fifth most important trading partner, Poland is at the center of intensive cross-border business relations, which require a high level of specialized legal and economic advice.

Our Polish Desk offers you tailor-made support in all legal and economic matters relating to the Polish market. Our team is very familiar with the specific challenges and cultural characteristics of Poland. All our advisors speak fluent Polish and have many years of experience in advising German and Polish companies that operate in one or both markets or wish to expand.

Whether you want to start doing business in Poland or expand your presence in Germany, we are here to support you with comprehensive expertise and individual advice.

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Partner

Patrizia Chwalisz

Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist for Employment Law

Email: patrizia.chwalisz@esche.de

Phone: +49 (0)40 36805-353

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Associate

Lukas Marek

Attorney at Law

Email: lukas.marek@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-285

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Välkommen! Velkommen! Tervetuloa! – We accompany you as you enter the Nordic market

Scandinavia – consisting of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland – is considered an attractive economic partner due to its political stability, low debt ratios, and strong export orientation. The high quality of life in the region further reinforces interest in looking north. These strengths lead to intensive economic relations between Germany and Scandinavia, which require qualified cross-border advice.

Our Scandinavian Desk offers comprehensive expertise in German-Scandinavian commercial law. In close cooperation with leading law firms in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, we support companies that are active in the German-Scandinavian market or wish to expand there. Whether you want to enter the Scandinavian market or expand your presence there, we offer tailored legal advice and practical solutions for success in the region.

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Associated Partner

Carolin Linusson-Brandt

Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist for Employment Law

Email: carolin.linusson-brandt@esche.de

Phone: +49 (40) 36805-354

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Global expertise. Local insight.

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LAW

International legal advice at the highest level with a commercial perspective

Thanks to our long-standing collaboration with renowned international law firms and our membership of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), we can offer our clients cross-border expertise. With around 90 independent member firms in over 150 business centres worldwide, we deliver excellent legal advice on a global scale.

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EEG

Cross-Industry Employment Law Advisory

As part of the LAW network, we benefit from the European Employment Group (EEG), a coalition of employment law specialists from over 20 European jurisdictions. This group enables us to provide bespoke, cross-border employment law advice, whatever your industry or the specific requirements of your business.

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DFK International

International Business Advisory with a Global Perspective and Local Expertise

Thanks to our membership of DFK International, a network of leading accounting and tax advisory firms with over 380 offices in more than 80 countries, we can provide you with bespoke solutions for all your international business needs. Our global network enables us to provide efficient support for economic challenges worldwide.

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