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Clear, precise contracts form the foundation of your resilience. They are at your disposal at every stage of your project—not only for enforcing mutual claims but also as a roadmap for risks and opportunities. Especially in complex, international, and cross‑border initiatives, well‑structured agreements create transparency and security.

Our long‑standing experience in international project management has familiarized us with a wide range of legal systems. We craft tailor‑made, stakeholder‑balanced contracts that enable you to enforce your rights effectively while simultaneously reducing risks.

By establishing early conflict‑communication provisions—such as arbitration, mediation, or conciliation—you set the communication framework before any dispute arises. Contracts are no longer confined to paper; together we’ll develop the right digital solution tailored to your venture.

Within the scope of general civil law, we assess your claims and demands and support you in enforcing them.

Development‑cooperation law is not a standalone legal discipline; our counsel in this arena draws on a blend of several legal fields, including:

• Civil law – protection of legal transactions, liability for damages, contract law, labour law, etc.
• Criminal law – liability issues and the special immunities granted to international experts operating in the sector.
• Public law – procurement regulations and the safeguarding of missions under international law through bilateral agreements.
• Advisory outputs – expert opinions, policy briefs, and white papers grounded in assessments of international human‑rights law (IHRL), international humanitarian law (IHL), international environmental law (IEL), and a pluralistic legal approach that integrates international, religious, national, and customary law.

When projects involve multiple jurisdictions, the question of which law applies often becomes critical, especially when the relevant norms conflict. In such cases, it is essential to mitigate risk through clear contractual provisions for dispute resolution and to conduct a thorough, comprehensive risk assessment—particularly when arbitration clauses are absent.

Legal and Regulatory Advice for Associations, Foundations and NGOs

We support nonprofit organizations—whether they work with volunteers, employees, or a mix of both—in navigating the unique challenges of their structures. Because they often use both private and public funds, they must comply with a variety of due‑diligence obligations. We help you keep those obligations in view, develop tailor‑made project strategies, and define, negotiate and enforce claims clearly. At the same time we represent you when counter‑claims arise—even in an international context. In addition, we advise on the (interim) protection of your rights in cross‑border transactions.

BCM as a Core Working Tool
To further strengthen your organization’s resilience, we recommend defining your business processes and identifying the risks of interruptions. By becoming aware of those risks you can deliberately reinforce and safeguard your operations. The introduction of Business‑Continuity‑Management (BCM) plans and comprehensive workflow systems can also be examined—we are happy to advise you on this. BCM systems enable you to pinpoint critical processes, assess risks systematically, and establish actionable emergency and recovery plans.

Certification Options

• ISO 22301 (international standard for Business‑Continuity‑Management)
• BSI‑Standard 200‑4 (German guideline for BCM)
• management system for corporate social responsibility

A recognized certification signals to funders, partners and regulators that your organization is robust and trustworthy—a decisive competitive advantage when seeking funding.

Optimised Processes and a Strong Compliance‑Management‑System (CMS)
The more efficiently your internal workflows are designed and the more solid your CMS is—something we can build precisely for you—the better prepared you will be for future challenges. An integrated CMS links risk management, data protection, regulatory requirements and BCM into a unified control framework.

Why This Matters Now
Traditional grant and subsidy programmes are becoming scarcer, and funding bodies increasingly require evidence of risk awareness, process quality and sustainability. Organizations that already have a certified BCM and a robust CMS can more easily tap alternative financing models—such as impact investments, public‑private partnerships or innovative crowdfunding formats.

In short: By combining solid legal advice with a professionally implemented BCM and a bespoke CMS, you make your associations, foundations and NGOs not only more crisis‑resilient but also attractive to the evolving financing landscape of the future.

Art Law – Your Legal Companion from Concept to Completion

Art law covers a broad spectrum of issues, including:

• Copyright and image rights
• Insurance law for artworks
• Inheritance matters related to art collections
• Transfers of ownership and proof of authenticity
• Recovery and restitution claims
• Protection of cultural heritage

Beyond these traditional art‑law topics, we also provide Legal Project Management. We accompany your project from conception through to final delivery, helping you plan efficiently and enforce your rights consistently. Throughout the process you retain a clear view of both economic and legal risks and opportunities.

You can find further information under Art Law on this website.