English-speaking lawyers in Bonn

Bonn hosts a UN campus, federal ministries, research institutes and large companies, so international staff in Bonn regularly need an English-speaking lawyer. German procedures can be strict about forms and deadlines.

Common work includes residence permits, employment contracts outside the UN privileges system, rent and deposit disputes, family law with an international element, and buying a flat. Lawyers in Bonn are admitted through the Rechtsanwaltskammer Köln. The federal lawyer directory lists every admitted Rechtsanwalt.

Court hearings are in German, and certified translations are needed for foreign papers. Fees follow the RVG or an hourly agreement in writing. English-speaking lawyers in Bonn also act in Cologne and Siegburg. Staff of international organisations should first check which rules cover them, since privileges and immunities can change the answer. Family members working outside the organisation often fall under ordinary German law. A short first consultation clarifies this. Ask for an estimate of total costs too. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.