Do you have an outstanding claim against a German business partner and the debtor is avoiding payment or has stopped communicating?
Regardless of whether you operate directly in Germany or from abroad, we provide legal representation in debt collection in accordance with German law.
With a properly chosen approach, debt collection in Germany is fast, legally predictable and cost-efficient. The German legal system provides creditors with stable instruments to assert and enforce their claims.
We provide comprehensive legal services in debt collection against German debtors, from the pre-litigation phase to representation in court proceedings, including the use of the European Payment Order.
We respond within 24 hours | Transparent fee model combining a fixed and a success-based component.
Why debt collection in Germany is effective
The German legal system is characterised by:
- predictability of court decisions,
- consistent enforcement of contractual liability,
- real enforceability of rights.
In practice, this means that asserting a claim usually leads to a response from the debtor and an effective resolution of the dispute without the need for lengthy proceedings.
How we proceed in debt collection
Each case is assessed individually with a focus on its enforceability:
- we examine the debtor’s financial situation,
- we propose an appropriate debt collection strategy,
- we prepare legal documents in German in compliance with the applicable legal framework.
The aim is to achieve payment of the claim efficiently while maintaining reasonable costs.
Out-of-court debt collection and legal notices
A pre-action letter prepared by a lawyer is a standard and effective instrument that often leads to voluntary fulfilment of the obligation. The letter includes the legal qualification of the claim and a notice of further steps in the event of non-payment.
If the debtor remains inactive, we also proceed with direct contact with the company’s management.
European Payment Order and court proceedings
If an out-of-court solution does not lead to a result, we proceed with enforcing the claim through court proceedings, in particular by means of a European Payment Order or by filing a claim.
The European Payment Order allows:
- accelerated proceedings without a hearing,
- efficient resolution of cross-border disputes,
- a faster process, with the payment order typically issued within 2 to 3 weeks,
- lower procedural costs.
If an objection is filed, we ensure representation through cooperating lawyers in Germany.
Fees and costs of proceedings
Fees for legal services are structured transparently. Depending on the nature of the case, we combine a fixed fee with a success-based component linked to the successful collection of the claim.
In accordance with procedural rules, it is generally possible to claim reimbursement of legal costs from the debtor.
Do you have a claim against a German debtor?
If you have a claim against a German debtor, we recommend having it assessed in a timely manner. Based on the specifics of your case, we will propose the most appropriate course of action for its enforcement