Doing business internationally often means navigating different legal systems, regulatory environments and business cultures. For German companies operating in the UK, having advisers who understand both sides of that relationship can make a significant difference.

At Howard Kennedy, our German team works with businesses and individuals from Germany and other German-speaking countries as they establish, invest, expand and operate in the UK. We combine English legal expertise with an international outlook and, where appropriate, German language capabilities and cultural understanding.

Our work spans a wide range of business needs. We advise on corporate and real estate transactions, employment and immigration, commercial disputes, international construction projects and other cross-border matters. We also support clients when challenges arise, including complex litigation, arbitration, fraud and asset recovery.

Our approach is deliberately partner-led and commercially focused. We take the time to understand our clients’ ambitions and the realities of their businesses, then bring together the right expertise to help them achieve their objectives.

The relationship between Germany and the UK remains an important part of this work. Howard Kennedy actively engages with German-focused business networks in London, including the German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce, and our lawyers regularly participate in events and discussions around German investment and business activity in the UK.

For us, the German British Business Summit is a natural extension of this commitment: a forum where businesses and advisers can exchange ideas, develop relationships and explore the opportunities that continue to exist between two of Europe’s leading economies.