Attorney at Law
My law practice focuses on questions of legal access in international contexts. I advise and represent clients in employment-based immigration, citizenship, information access and private international law, particularly where legal or institutional barriers restrict access to residence status, work, information or legal procedures.
I am a German-qualified attorney advising on legal access in international and institutional contexts.
I studied law at the Universities of Würzburg and Bielefeld and obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Private International Law from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland). During my legal traineeship, I've completed placements at the German Federal Foreign Office as well as within the legal advisory arm of an international professional services firm.
Professional experience as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 company, as a legal advisor with an ESG focus, and as an associate in the employment-based immigration practice of an international law firm has shaped my current approach to legal work - restrained, precise and oriented towards legal enforceability rather than formal completeness or symbolic solutions.
These professional experiences shape my current working methods. Precise, structured and focused on legal enforceability, especially in situations involving complex jurisdictions, procedural frameworks or fragmented information environments.
I am part of international lawyer networks and coordinate cross-border matters in close cooperation with colleagues abroad.
Attorney at Law
Cross-Border Matters
I advise on cross-border legal matters with a focus on international contract, family, and employment law. Central to my practice is the structured legal assessment of cases involving multiple legal systems, including jurisdiction, choice of law, and the enforceability of rights. Where appropriate, I work with international networks of lawyers to ensure coordinated, consistent handling of matters across jurisdictions.
Institutional Clients
I advise non-governmental organizations, research and educational institutions, media, and other institutional actors on legal access to information, data, and decision-making records. The focus is on cases where relevant information is unavailable or restricted due to institutional barriers, lack of transparency, or cross-border structures. The aim is to establish enforceable access routes.
German citizenship by descent is governed by strict legal rules and historical frameworks. This article explains when German nationality can be inherited through ancestry which limitations apply in international cases and why assumptions based on family history often lead to incorrect conclusions.
Living abroad does not automatically lead to the loss of German citizenship, but certain situations can create legal risks. This article explains when German nationality may be affected by residence outside Germany and why international circumstances require careful legal assessment.
Permanent residence and German citizenship offer different legal rights and long term implications. This article explains how the two statuses differ for international residents and when permanent residence may be sufficient or citizenship becomes the decisive legal step.
Dual citizenship between Germany and the United Kingdom raises specific legal questions especially after Brexit. This article explains when German and British nationality can be held simultaneously how legal pathways differ for UK citizens and why careful legal assessment is essential in cross border cases.
Dual citizenship between Germany and the United States raises specific legal questions. This article explains when German and US nationality can be held simultaneously, which pathways are relevant for US citizens, and why international cases often require individual legal assessment under German law.
German citizenship law applies differently to international applicants than to domestic cases. This article explains how naturalization, dual citizenship and nationality rules interact in cross-border situations, why many applications are legally complex, and when individual legal assessment is essential.
Prenuptial and premarital agreements are common among international couples, but their validity under German law is often misunderstood. This article explains when a prenup is enforceable in Germany, which law may apply, and why expats should assess legal risks before relying on foreign agreements.
The 2026 EU Blue Card for Germany is now a more powerful and accessible visa pathway for skilled professionals. In line with the new EU Directive 2021/1883, the EU Blue Card Germany now features considerably lower salary requirements.
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