BEYOND ADVICE | PROFILE
Not only advise - take over
Lawyer | BEYOND ADVICE
Daniel Meier-Greve
The German Federal Lawyers’ Act describes the lawyer as an independent advisor and representative in all legal matters. For me, this is not a quotation from a statute, but a personal mandate.
For me, being a lawyer means taking responsibility. Personally and for the entire case. I conduct disputes instead of merely managing them, and I make decisions where others limit themselves to recommendations.
Beyond Advice, to me, means not just accompanying a matter as an advisor, but taking it over. I remain the point of contact who leads and assumes responsibility for your case from the first conversation through to the outcome.
My years in large commercial law firms have shaped my professional depth. I founded LEGAL+ to combine this with a different way of working: focused, direct, with clear responsibility for each mandate.
"Those who fight may lose; those who do not fight have already lost."
and let others fight for their cause should beware: who did not share the fight will share the defeat. You will not even avoid the fight if you try to avoid it: for those who do not fight for their own cause
will end up fighting for their enemy’s.”
My background for your future.
LAW FIRM | BEYOND ADVICE
LEGAL+ | THE FIRM THAT TAKES OVER
LEGAL+ stands for a clear offer: taking over.
I take on cases, not files. Responsibility, not mere involvement.
As a firm that takes over, LEGAL+ operates in economically complex constellations.
I draft contracts I am prepared to stand behind, and I conduct disputes with the ambition of pursuing them as if they were my own. I structure the facts, identify opportunities and risks openly and propose a path that I consider viable. Clients do not receive a menu of options, but a clear way forward – with the consequences that come with it.
Contracts and disputes before the courts are two sides of the same coin. In contract drafting, I draw on experience from litigation: contracts should reflect your commercial objectives and withstand conflict. In litigation, I work consistently from this basis and stand up in court for contracts I have drafted myself.
For LEGAL+, taking over means: I stand by my work. In return, I expect clients to provide full and frank information, not to conceal mistakes and to be prepared to accept clear recommendations – even when they are uncomfortable. Only on this basis can I conduct cases in a way that stands up both in court and within your organisation.
OFFICE
FEES
Transparency before accepting a mandate – that is binding.
Each payment is agreed individually and in advance. You will not incur any costs without an agreement.
If you are faced with a fundamental decision – such as whether proceedings should be initiated, continued or avoided – I can offer you a concentrated written assessment as a basis for your decision. The scope and flat fee are determined in advance according to the nature and difficulty of the case.
Interview with Attorney Daniel Meier-Greve
Mr. Meier-Greve
Can working as a lawyer be a passion?
Yes – if you take it seriously. A lawyer who merely “processes files” is not doing justice to the profession. For me, legal work means immersing, understanding, fighting – with clarity and strategy.
In contract drafting, I enjoy translating complex business models into clear, robust rules. That requires more than legal craftsmanship—it requires strategic thinking. Every word matters.
In litigation, it is the dispute itself: sharpening arguments, managing risks, controlling dynamics. To prevail here, you need more than expertise—you must show resolve and take responsibility.
The path to a good contract is often no less demanding than the path to judgment. Both demand commitment, foresight – and yes: passion.
And beeing a litigator – can that be in your blood?
Yes. I grew up with the law—my grandfather was a judge; at our kitchen table we discussed justice.
What has stayed with me to this day: I like to fight.
Not for its own sake—but for clients who want to focus on their business instead of getting lost in legal conflicts. I take over the dispute—strategically, determinedly, in your interest.
Is the “battle with the paragraphs” sometimes easier than it seems?
For clients, it should be – that’s what I’m here for.
I make complex procedures understandable, keep you informed, structure the procedure and remain reachable.
Litigation is demanding enough – I make sure they remain manageable.
Can competence be seen?
Ja – an Entscheidungen und an Lebensläufen.
Ich bin über 20 Jahre Anwalt und habe zunächst über zehn Jahre in führenden internationalen Kanzleien gearbeitet – in verantwortlicher Position, mit anspruchsvollen Mandaten. Meine Examina habe ich mit Prädikat abgeschlossen, meine Spezialisierung auf Vertrags- und Prozessrecht ist bewusst gewählt. Heute kombiniere ich diese Erfahrung mit schlanken Strukturen – damit Sie davon profitieren, ohne Overhead und Kanzleiapparat.
SERVICE AREAS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
The law firm for litigation and contract law - applied to your sector
Sales success needs contracts that hold
In trade and distribution, success depends not only on the product but also on legal structure. Vague exclusivity clauses, under-engineered commercial agency agreements, or unsuitable terms of delivery quickly lead to disputes—domestically and internationally. Typical areas of dispute range from compensation claims by former commercial agents to conflicts over international distribution networks and non-competition clauses.
Contracts as the engine, processes as enforcement
My work combines contract drafting and litigation. In sales, this means drafting contracts in such a way that they not only mitigate risks, but also actively secure market success – for example through clear structures for commission models, distribution rights or international supply chains. If a dispute does arise, I consistently enforce claims in court or defend against unfounded claims. Experience from litigation shows me where contracts fail in practice – and that’s exactly where I start when drafting them.
Trade and Distribution
Examples from my practice:
- Ongoing representation of a well-known consumer goods manufacturer in distribution matters
- Advice on setting up suitable distribution structures for a plant manufacturer for the Australian market
- Defense against commercial agent compensation claims
- Enforcement of commercial agent compensation claims
Leadership needs clear contracts – and strong legal protection
Managing directors, board members and shareholders bear great responsibility – and are often legally exposed. Many conflicts arise because contracts have gaps or duties are unclear: Managing director contracts without a clear delineation of responsibilities, shareholder agreements without effective compensation mechanisms or compliance rules without effective delegation. In a crisis, liability suits, internal disputes or compliance proceedings quickly arise.
My approach: corporate law with a litigation and contract vsion
I advise and represent executives and companies in liability and shareholder disputes – from defending against multi-million liability claims to enforcing shareholder rights. In parallel, I draft and review the associated contracts so that conflicts do not escalate in the first place. My litigation experience shows me which clauses are effective in the event of a dispute – and where companies are dangerously exposed. Drafting contracts here is not just protection, it is active risk management and the basis for a strong litigation position.
Managing director liability and compliance
Examples from my practice:
- Regular advice to managing directors on liability issues
- Comprehensive expert opinion on questions of management board liability of a DAX company for compliance violations
- Comprehensive compliance report for a nationally operating Volksbank due to board liability
- Drafting, review and revision of corporate agreements
- Support in shareholder disputes
- Advice on company formation
Projects rarely fail on technology – they fail on contracts and interfaces
In construction and plant engineering, projects move between tight schedules, complex supply chains and high investments. Problems arise where services are not clearly described, supplements are not clearly regulated or responsibilities are not clearly assigned. Delays, defects or acceptance problems then quickly lead to massive cost shifts – and to litigation.
Law as a tool for project success
I advise and represent companies in construction and plant engineering where contracts and procedure determine outcomes. I draft agreements so that change orders, warranty, and technical risks do not turn into incalculable disputes. If a case goes to court, I use experience from comparable projects to enforce or defend claims—often involving expert testimony and cross-border dimensions. From litigation I know which clauses hold up in practice and which project structures withstand judicial scrutiny. That experience flows directly back into drafting—so contracts secure projects rather than jeopardise them.
Machinery and plant engineering
Examples from my practice:
- Representation of a general contractor in several lawsuits in connection with a major plant construction project
- Lawsuit filed by a global leader in the field of metal recycling against major customer for breach of contract
- Legal representation in connection with the purchase of a wind turbine
- Representation in an extensive multinational dispute with suppliers and well-known automobile manufacturers
Typical conflicts in transport and logistics
Whether carrier, freight forwarder, shipping company or shipper – in transport law, conflicts almost always arise at the interfaces: Damage or losses en route, delays in delivery, customs issues or toll questions. In addition, there are complex contractual arrangements such as charter agreements or international framework agreements. Because transportation crosses borders, international contract and procedural law often plays a central role.
My approach: think contract and litigation together
I represent transport and logistics companies in contentious proceedings before German courts, frequently with an international dimension. At the same time, I draft and review my clients’ agreements so that disputes are avoided or channelled from the outset. In this way, my litigation experience flows directly into contract drafting—and vice versa.
Transportation, Logistics and Travel
Examples from my practice:
- Strategic litigation of a major global airline handling agent
- Drafting and review of general conditions of carriage of international logistics companies
- Ongoing legal representation of an international logistics group in liability cases due to loss, damage or delay
CONTACT
kontakt@legal-plus.eu
+49 (40) 57199 74 80
+49 (170) 1203 74 0
Bleichenbrücke 11 D-20354 Hamburg
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