JUVE Guide 2025/26: ESCHE is once again recognised as one of the leading law firm in Northern Germany

The JUVE Guide 2025/26 has once again awarded ESCHE the highest possible rating of five stars in the northern region. The firm is ranked as a leader in both commercial and tax law. The JUVE Guide is one of the most important industry directories, providing detailed information on over 750 commercial law firms in Germany.

Strong position in corporate and compliance
According to JUVE, ESCHE is particularly noted for its corporate practice, which is one of the leading units in corporate law and transactions. Its compliance advice is also highly regarded. The firm pursues a multidisciplinary approach that combines various areas of law, particularly in labour law, succession issues, and trademark and competition law. JUVE emphasises that the firm provides comprehensive services to medium-sized clients as well as owner families and public clients.

Tax consulting: Top rating in the north
JUVE also ranks ESCHE as one of the leading law firms in the north for tax law, awarding it the highest rating of five stars. The firm provides ongoing advice and assistance with restructuring and transactions, and is characterised by the close integration of legal and tax advice. Other areas of focus include compliance, tax reporting, international tax law, and asset succession.
 
Recommended experts and practice groups
Several ESCHE partners have once again been highlighted as ‘frequently recommended advisors’ in the current JUVE Guide. This accolade highlights the firm's strengths in its core practice groups.

• Corporate law: Dr. Stephan Bauer,  Dr. Klaus Kamlah, Dr. Sebastian Garbe, Jakob Kleefass, Eva Homborg
• M&A: Dr. Götz Triebel
• Employment law: Dr. Patrizia Chwalisz, Dr. Erwin Salamon, Dr. Christian Hoppe
• Litigation, Compliance: Dr. Philipp Engelhoven
• Environmental and Planning law: Dr. Jan Ingerowski, Dr. Martin Dieckmann
• Litigation: Dr. Andreas von Criegern
• Antitrust law: Jan Christian Eggers
• Competition law: Dr. Ralf Möller (‘one of the best trademark lawyers, excellent practitioner, tough on the issue, fair in his dealings’, competitor)
• Foundations and Succsession: Dr. Julia Runte
• Tax: Dr. Robert Kroschewski

With its clear focus on interdisciplinary consulting and many years of expertise in corporate law and tax consultancy, not to mention its consistent focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, ESCHE is set to remain one of the leading law firms in northern Germany in 2025/26. The firm's consistent quality of work in all relevant areas of law and taxation is confirmed by its double top rating in the JUVE Guide.


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