English-speaking lawyers in Köln

Cologne, Köln in German, is a media, insurance and trade fair city on the Rhine with a large international workforce. Expats, students and foreign companies regularly look for English-speaking lawyers in Cologne.

Typical cases include employment contracts and dismissal, residence permits at the foreigners authority, rental disputes in a tight housing market, media and IP questions, and divorce with an international element. Property transfers require a German notary. Proceedings at the Cologne courts are held in German, so documents need a translation by a sworn translator. Carnival season brings its own share of minor criminal and liability cases.

Every Rechtsanwalt is a member of a regional bar, here the Cologne Bar, and can be found in the federal lawyers directory. Fees often follow the RVG, though hourly rates are common for advice. Ask English-speaking lawyers in Cologne for an estimate before you sign a mandate. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.