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Your legal hub for Germany and France

Since 2000, we have been advising medium-sized companies and large corporations on all aspects of German and French business law. With a team of over 25 German and French Attorneys specialising in the law of both countries, we can serve as a legal hub for investors having projects or subsidiaries in both countries and searching for a one-stop-solution. We have been leading in our field for many years. The high quality of advice and customer satisfaction is reflected in the results of independent client surveys. We have been named "Leading Law Firm France" several times by German corporate lawyers.

Your advantage: one-stop-advice for Germany and France, quality, experience, speed and a very high availability.

Where it counts: Cologne | Paris | Lyon

We have a physical presence in Germany and France. Our focus on three important locations allows us to combine our strengths and improve our teamwork. We are probably the only law firm in Germany to offer such a large team of German and French attorneys able to advise both in German and French commercial law. Our offices in Paris and Lyon give us the necessary proximity to our French clients and courts and authorities.

Your advantage: short distances for personal meetings, local networking.

We speak your language.

All of the attorneys in our firm are trilingual (German, French, English). In addition to their studies in Germany and France, a number of them have also studied in other countries. We are able to prepare all contracts and legal documentation in English, German and French. To meet our quality standards also from the language perspective, we have a team of permanently employed and sworn translators with many years of experience in translating legal documents.

Your advantage: no language barriers, quick and easy communication in the language of your choice.

We are driven by our passion for our work.

We love what we do, and it shows. We keep it short and to the point. Our instructions will always be clear, and we act as your partners in risk.We listen carefully, try to understand your company and your specific environment and offer you concrete, practical solutions. We seek sustainable and trusting relationships with our clients and adapt our advice to the specific environment of the client and the players.

Your advantage: tailor-made solutions, practical feasibility and pleasure in working together.

We have a strong network.

Legal advice is only one aspect of our clients' projects. With us, you have direct access to all the other services you need for your business: accounting, tax, payroll management, recruitment, domicile services, banking and insurance services in Germany and France. This means that you do not have to buy the individual services for your project separately, but have one contact person for your entire project. We call this "Germany and France turnkey".

Your advantage: time and cost savings
 

Our Team

Legal field

Arbitration
Arbitration
Banks
Banks
Claims management
Claims management
Commercial leases / Retail
Commercial leases / Retail
Competition law
Competition law
Construction law
Construction law
Contract law / GTC
Contract law / GTC
Corporate law
Corporate law
Data protection law
Data protection law
Distribution
Distribution
ESG / CSR
ESG / CSR
Industrial Risk
Industrial Risk
Insolvencies / Restructuring
Insolvencies / Restructuring
Labour law
Labour law
Litigation
Litigation
M&A
M&A
Mediation
Mediation
Public procurement law
Public procurement law
Real estate / Estate law
Real estate / Estate law
Renewable energies
Renewable energies
Tax law
Tax law
Trademarks / IP
Trademarks / IP

Location

Lyon
Paris
Köln

Locations

LyonF

21 rue d'Algérie
69001 Lyon

T +33 (0) 4 27 46 51 50
F +33 (0) 4 27 46 51 51

lyon@qivive.com

ParisF

50 avenue Marceau
75008 Paris

T +33 (0)1 81 51 65 58
F +33 (0)1 81 51 65 59

paris@qivive.com

KölnD

Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 71
50668 Köln

T +49 (0)221 1 39 96 96 0
F +49 (0)221 1 39 96 96 69

koeln@qivive.com

Feedback

Nothing is better than positive feedback directly from our clients. But we are also happy to see our firm appear at the top of professional rankings in France and Germany (Kanzleimonitor, Décideurs etc.), in particular

2018 - 2024: 8 times in a row  „First Law firm in European and international law (France)“  Kanzleimonitor
2021 - 2023: „Highly recommended“ in Labor and Employment (France) – Décideurs
2019 - 2023: „Highly recommended“ in Commercial dispute resolution – Leaders League
2019 - 2022: „Highly recommended“ in Commercial Litigation and Arbitration – Décideurs
2014 - 2020: 5 times in a row „Top 10 in West Europe – Kanzleimonitor



Kanzleimonitor 2020/2021
Leaders League 2020
Highly Recommended Labor
Palmares du Droit
Feedback
Kanzleimonitor 2020/2021
Leaders League 2020
Highly Recommended Labor
Palmares du Droit

Clients

» ... great expertise in corporate and insolvency law. « Competitor about Dr. Christophe Kühl Juve Handbook Commercial Law Firms 23/24
» ... highly qualified, a very good consultant and always responsive when needed. « Client about Anne Brion Juve Handbook Commercial Law Firms 21/22
» ... in the area of litigation, he always offers a goal-oriented approach to solutions. « Client about Gordian Deger Juve Handbook Commercial Law Firms 21/22
» ... very cross-country and pragmatic in M&A negotiations! « Competitor Juve Handbook Commercial Law Firms 21/22
» You're an invaluable and ever-efficient partner. « Client about Gordian Deger, Edith Aupetit and Laure-Amandine Trésarrieu
» … collegial cooperation, excellent people skills. « Competitor about Dr. Christophe Kühl Juve Handbook Commercial Law Firms 23/24
The companies that have placed their trust in us over the years include small and medium-sized businesses, major groups, banks and insurance companies.
A huge Merci to our clients for their logos!

Partners

vif Tax
vif Solutions
Le Mittelstand. BVMW
AHV NRW
BW NRW
Solutions Team France Export
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