BUSE
An independent German full-service commercial law firm
Company profile
About BUSE
BUSE advises companies, investors, and the public sector on all matters of national and international commercial and tax law. With offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart, as well as representative offices in Brussels, London, Milan, New York, Paris, Sydney, and Zurich, the firm combines local and global expertise. Clients – whether medium-sized companies, listed corporations, or public institutions – benefit from BUSE’s practical and solution-oriented advice. The firm’s specialised practice groups continuously monitor legal, economic, and regulatory developments in order to respond to changes at an early stage and develop tailor-made strategies. BUSE supports its clients reliably in German, Danish, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Polish in national and cross-border projects, transactions, and ongoing advisory work. The firm’s aim is not only to solve legal challenges, but also to open up new opportunities for our clients.
In their own words
BUSE – Your Partner Law Firm for International Commercial Law
BUSE is one of Germany’s leading commercial law firms with an international focus, providing comprehensive legal advice in all key areas of commercial and tax law. With seven offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart, as well as seven international representative offices, the firm combines deep regional expertise with a cross-border perspective. BUSE helps clients from around the globe navigate complex economic conditions, both in Germany and internationally. Its lawyers are known for combining legal precision with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, enabling companies to achieve their goals even in dynamic markets.
BUSE has maintained close ties with the United Kingdom for decades. The firm advises British companies on investments, business activities, and partnerships in Germany and supports German companies expanding into the UK, particularly in cross-border transactions, commercial contracts, employment and tax law, and dispute resolution. This expertise has earned BUSE an excellent reputation as a trusted partner for companies operating at the interface between the German and British economies.
The firm stands out for combining international legal expertise with a deep understanding of different business cultures. Multilingual teams regularly advise on cross-border mandates, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements and are well-positioned for market entry and long-term success. In doing so, BUSE actively contributes to strengthening economic ties between Germany, the United Kingdom, and other key regions.
Commitment to the German British Business Summit
The German-British Business Summit on 15 October comes at a time of renewed momentum in bilateral relations. The British-German Treaty on Friendship and Bilateral Cooperation opens new avenues for collaboration, making the summit a valuable platform for identifying investment potential, exchanging expertise, and promoting long-term business partnerships.
By supporting the summit, BUSE emphasizes its commitment to strengthening German-British relations and helping clients seize opportunities arising from this new phase of economic cooperation.
For BUSE, the summit is more than an industry gathering: it is a space for constructive dialogue among decision-makers in politics, business, and innovation, and an opportunity to highlight the value of sound legal advice as a strategic factor for international companies.
Statement from Dr Thomas Rinne, Lawyer and Partner at BUSE
“The German-British Business Summit reflects the values of our firm: international cooperation, forward-looking dialogue, and practical solutions. We look forward to engaging with participants, forging new connections, and contributing to an even closer economic partnership between the United Kingdom and Germany.”
