When foreign companies sue German companies

Typical situations include:

• A German supplier fails to deliver
• A German manufacturer delivers defective goods
• A German distributor breaches exclusivity
• A German partner terminates a contract without legal basis
• Payments are withheld without justification

In many cases, foreign companies accept losses because they underestimate their legal position in Germany.

That is often a mistake.

Can you sue a German company in Germany?

In many cases: yes.

German courts regularly handle international commercial disputes.
Foreign companies have full access to German civil courts.
Jurisdiction is often based on contract clauses or European regulations.

The key question is not whether you can sue.
The key question is where and how.

What you must evaluate before starting litigation in Germany

Before filing a lawsuit, the following must be assessed:

• Which German court is competent
• Which law applies to the contract
• How evidence can be secured and presented
• How enforceable a German judgment will be

A weakly prepared claim is expensive. A strategically prepared claim creates leverage.

How I represent foreign companies as claimants before German courts

I am a German litigation lawyer focused on commercial disputes and cross-border court proceedings.

My work is not limited to filing claims. It is about control:

First, I analyse jurisdiction and procedural risks.

Second, I assess evidentiary strength and legal positioning.
Third, I build a litigation strategy aimed at pressure and enforceability.

German litigation is not about emotion. It is about structure.

Can you run a lawsuit in Germany from abroad?

Yes.

You do not need to be present in Germany for most commercial cases.
Written procedure is standard. Court communication is managed entirely through your German lawyer.

What matters is not location.
What matters is procedural discipline.

Common mistakes foreign companies make when suing in Germany

Foreign companies often make avoidable mistakes:

• They sue in the wrong court
• They misunderstand German rules of evidence
• They underestimate procedural formalities
• They wait too long before acting

Delay destroys bargaining power.

Costs and risks of commercial litigation in Germany

Court fees and lawyers’ fees in Germany are regulated by law. They are based primarily on the amount in dispute.

The real risk is not cost. The real risk is entering litigation without a structure.

A well-prepared case often leads to faster and more economical outcomes.

When you should act

You should seek legal assessment if:

• A German company has clearly breached a contract
• Negotiations have failed
• Deadlines or limitation periods are approaching
• You want to understand where you stand before committing resources

Timing is leverage.

German litigation lawyer for foreign claimants

I represent foreign companies that enforce claims against German companies before German courts.

Focus of my work:

• Commercial contract litigation
• Cross-border disputes
• Strategic enforcement in Germany