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Many redundancy dismissals in Germany are legally flawed. If you know your rights and act fast, you can challenge the dismissal or negotiate a significantly higher severance payment.

You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate. Without negotiation or an unfair dismissal claim, there is usually no severance payment at all. Those who don’t know their rights often give away five-figure sums.

A termination agreement looks like a fair solution at first glance. Signed under pressure, it can cost you tens of thousands of euros – through a benefit suspension period, lost bonuses or restrictive covenants.

Had he known how German statutory succession works, a simple will would have been enough to protect his partner.

A termination agreement sounds like a fair solution – but without proper preparation you can lose substantial rights and financial claims.

You have been dismissed during your probation period and are wondering what rights you still have?

The first steps after a dismissal are decisive.

Sole trader, GmbH, GbR or KG? The right legal structure depends on your business model and your growth plans.

A will is the only way to make sure your assets and your family are provided for exactly as you intend after your death.