German Attorney at Law
My law practice focuses on questions of legal access in international contexts. I advise and represent clients in employment-based immigration, information access law, and private international law, particularly where legal or institutional barriers restrict access to residence status, work, information or legal procedures.
Ole Aldag is a German-qualified attorney advising on legal access in international and institutional contexts.
Ole Aldag 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 his legal traineeship, he 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 his 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 legal approach: precise, structured and focused on legal enforceability, especially in situations involving complex jurisdictions, procedural frameworks or fragmented information environments.
He is part of international lawyer networks and coordinates cross-border matters in close cooperation with colleagues abroad.
German Attorney at Law
Immigration & Citizenship
In IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP LAW I advise and represent individuals and companies in matters relating to business travel, visa procedures and long-term residence permits for employment, education and family purposes, including pathways to permanent residence and citizenship. The focus lies on constellations in which complex jurisdictions, formal requirements or international elements delay or prevent access to residence status.
Cross-Border Matters
In PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW I advise individuals as well as small and medium-sized enterprises on cross-border contract and asset-related matters. The focus lies on situations in which differing legal systems, competing jurisdictions or conflicting choice-of-law issues complicate legal assessment, contract enforcement or the allocation of liability and delay legally relevant decisions.
Institutional Clients
In INFORMATION ACCESS LAW I advise non-governmental organisations, research and educational institutions, members of the press and other institutional actors on legal issues relating to access to information, data and decision-making grounds. The focus lies on constellations in which legally relevant information is not, or only partially, accessible due to institutional competences, lack of transparency or cross-border structures.
Visa-free entry lets nationals of certain countries enter Germany for short stays without applying for a visa in advance. This guide explains who qualifies, how the 90/180-day rule works, what you may and may not do while in Germany, and which next steps to take if you plan to work or stay longer.
Starting a business in Germany as a non-EU national requires meeting entrepreneur visa requirements, including financing and economic benefit. This blog post outlines the legal expectations for non-EU nationals who intend to obtain a German Entrepreneur Visa and wish to reside in Germany.
German visa requirements in 2025 differ depending on nationality, intended purpose of stay, duration, and several specific legal conditions. This FAQ provides clear answers to the most common questions about short-term visits, visa-free entry, work and study permits, and family reunification. It is designed to give both individuals and employers a quick overview of the rules while highlighting when professional legal guidance may be necessary.
Securing a German visa quickly requires applicants to properly understand procedures, prepare thorough documentation, and strategically manage their applications.
Family reunification in Germany grants spouses, children, and specific relatives the legal right to join loved family members permanently. This right is protected under both German law and European Union rules, but the exact conditions depend on the sponsor’s residence title, nationality, and personal situation. In practice, the process involves strict documentation, minimum income requirements, and attention to procedural details — making professional guidance highly valuable.
Germany’s new Job-Seeker Visa 2025 enables qualified applicants to enter without employment, using a new transparent points-based immigration system. This visa option targets skilled professionals worldwide who wish to explore Germany’s labor market before securing formal employment. Applicants can legally stay in Germany to search for a job, provided they meet the required number of points under the government’s criteria catalog.
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