1. Family Law
Family Law – Family law governs the legal relationships within a family. It regulates how families are formed, how responsibilities are shared, and how conflicts are resolved. In Europe, the exact rules differ by country, but family law generally covers the following core areas:
Inheritance within the Family – rights of spouses and children after death
Marriage & Partnerships – entering into marriage or registered partnerships, and the rights and duties of partners
Divorce & Separation – legal procedures for ending a relationship
Property Regimes – how assets and debts are managed during a relationship and divided after separation
Maintenance (Alimony) – financial support between partners or ex-partners
Children & Parental Responsibility – custody, residence, and visitation rights
Child Support – financial obligations toward children
Parentage – legal recognition of parents and children
Adoption – domestic and international adoption
Protection of Family Members – measures against domestic violence and guardianship
2. Cross Border Law
Cross Border Law – Cross-border law governs legal relationships that involve more than one country. It becomes relevant whenever individuals, families, or companies live, work, own property, or do business across national borders. In the EU, cross-border law ensures legal certainty and coordination between different legal systems.
It mainly addresses three core questions:
- Which country’s court is competent?
- Which national law applies?
- Will a decision be recognized and enforced in another country?
Cross-border law typically covers:
Enforcement of Judgments – recognition of court decisions across borders
International Families – marriage, divorce, custody, and child support in binational or mobile families
Cross-Border Business – company formation, contracts, and disputes involving parties in different countries
Residence & Mobility – legal effects of living, working, or relocating abroad
Property & Inheritance – assets located in multiple countries
3. Corporate Law
Corporate Law – Corporate law governs how businesses are formed, operated, and dissolved. It provides the legal framework for companies, defining their rights, obligations, internal structure, and relationship with shareholders, employees, and third parties. While details vary by country, corporate law in Europe generally covers these core areas:
Dissolution & Liquidation – closing or winding up a company
Company Formation – choosing a legal form (e.g., GmbH, SARL, Ltd.), registration, and capital requirements
Corporate Structure & Governance – roles and duties of directors, managers, and boards
Shareholders’ Rights – voting rights, dividends, and information rights
Capital & Financing – share capital, investments, loans, and equity structures
Mergers & Acquisitions – buying, selling, or restructuring companies
Contracts & Commercial Obligations – legal framework for business transactions
Compliance & Regulation – adherence to national and EU business regulations
Liability – responsibilities of the company and its management
Insolvency & Restructuring – legal procedures for financial distress and bankruptcy
4. Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution – Dispute resolution refers to the legal and practical methods used to resolve conflicts between individuals, families, or businesses. Instead of leaving disputes unresolved or escalating them, these mechanisms provide structured ways to reach fair and enforceable outcomes.
Dispute resolution generally includes:
- Negotiation – direct discussions between parties to reach an agreement
- Mediation – a neutral third party facilitates communication and helps find a mutually acceptable solution
- Arbitration – a private and binding decision by an independent arbitrator
- Litigation (Court Proceedings) – formal resolution through national courts
In Europe, dispute resolution plays a central role in:
Cross-border conflicts between parties in different countries
Family conflicts (divorce, custody, maintenance)
Commercial and corporate disputes