About us

The law firm Brinker & Collegen, based in Hamm, Germany, provides legal representation in various matters, with a primary focus on business law and civil law. The firm assists clients with negotiations, contract drafting, legal evaluations, and disputes. We work in German law and lead cases all across Germany.

The firm's lawyers possess specialized expertise in a large variety of legal fields.

The client base mainly consists of businesses and entrepreneurs in small to midrange businesses. We give clear advise, keep our clients’ financial as well as legal interests at the center of the representation and advise on best strategies.

We assist our clients in the shaping of their legal framework and drafting of contracts and also recommend best practices for reaching the desired outcomes. We, of course, also represent clients in courts all over Germany in all forms of court proceedings as well as in arbitration.

A high personal engagement is a hallmark of our service and we bring our special qualifications to the table. Please find out more about our firm, our lawyers and their qualifications and specialties as well as the general framework of our work from this website or inquire with us.

The firm's areas of specialization include among others:

  • Building and Architect Law: This encompasses contractor matters, real estate creation and maintenance, and related negotiations.
  • Corporate, Trade, and Tax Law: The firm represents clients in dealings with other businesses and authorities, including matters related to tax collection.
  • Insurance Law: Representation is offered to both insurance companies and clients in disputes or in the process of legally substantiating claims.
  • Labor Law: The firm represents both employers and employees in all aspects of German labor law, from contract drafting to court disputes.
  • Insolvency Law: Legal support is provided for clients directly affected by insolvency or those whose contractual partners are facing insolvency.
  • General Civil Law: All lawyers at the firm handle general civil law matters, covering negotiations and disputes between private individuals and corporations. This includes contract negotiations or evaluations, rent law, conflict issues between parties,
  • The firm also handles international trade negotiations, contract formation, damages claims, import/export business, and contracts for digital rights and licensing as well as brandnames and logos.
  • Represenation in negotiation, court or arbitration is an important focus for us.

For English-language inquiries, the designated first contact is Dr. Frauke Gimpel.

frauke.gimpel@rae-brinker.de