JUVE rankings: ESCHE recognised as "Law Firm of the Year in the North" and awarded five stars once again.

Esche Schümann Commichau has once again received the highest rating of five stars in the JUVE rankings for the northern region. JUVE also honours the firm in the JUVE Guide of Economic Law 2026/2027 as "Law Firm of the Year in the North". This means that ESCHE is recognised as one of the leading firms in the north in both the JUVE Guide of Economic Law 2026/2027 and the JUVE Guide Taxes 2026. The firm's strengths are particularly highlighted in the areas of corporate law, transaction practice and the close collaboration between legal and tax consultancy.

Corporate law and transactions as strengths

JUVE recognises ESCHE for its broad professional expertise in numerous legal fields. In addition to its corporate practice, which is among the market leaders in the north, the firm's strengths are highlighted in the areas of corporate law, transaction support, compliance and litigation. The firm's expertise in labour law, succession planning, and trademark and competition law is also recognised. JUVE also positively evaluates the firm's multidisciplinary approach and its focus on medium-sized companies.

Tax advisory services also awarded five stars

ESCHE has also been awarded the highest rating in the JUVE Tax Market Ranking for the Northern region. JUVE highlights the firm’s advisory services for medium-sized companies and their owner families, as well as the close collaboration between the legal and tax advisory teams. The range of advisory services extends from day-to-day tax matters to restructuring and transactions, including wealth succession planning. JUVE identifies a particular focus on succession planning advice, especially in complex foundation and trust cases, and succession-related restructurings.

Advisers recommended by JUVE

In addition to its assessment of the firm, JUVE recommends the following advisers:

• Corporate law: Dr Stephan Bauer, Dr Sebastian Garbe, Eva Homborg, Dr Klaus Kamlah
• Corporate law and M&A: Dr Götz Triebel
• Employment law: Dr Patrizia Chwalisz, Dr Erwin Salamon, Dr Christian Hoppe, Stefan Gatz
• Procedural law and compliance: Dr Philipp Engelhoven
• Litigation: Dr Andreas von Criegern
• Environmental and Planning Law: Dr Jan Ingerowski
• Environmental Law: Dr Martin Dieckmann
• Competition Law: Jan Christian Eggers
• Trademark and Competition Law: Dr Ralf Möller
• Foundations: Dr Julia Runte
• Tax: Dr Robert Kroschewski, Dr Julia Runte

Further information can be found in the  JUVE and JUVE Steuermarkt.