European Civil Procedure and Conflict of Laws.

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 follow-on 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 the 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, European Small Claims Procedure)
Advice on international arbitration

My expertise in both legal systems enables me to assess the legal situation holistically and advise you strategically on how to proceed most effectively in cross-border disputes.

Brussels Ia, Rome I & II, the European Payment Order, cross-border enforcement and international jurisdiction — I answer common questions in detail in the FAQ on European Civil Procedure →

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ on Conflict of Laws in Italy ›

Your next step — discussed in person.

I am happy to advise you on questions of applicable law, international jurisdiction and the enforcement of your claims in the German-Italian legal area.

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