Your business law firm in Berlin

merlekerpartner

For over 30 years, we have provided dedicated and reliable legal advice to companies, associations, and organizations, particularly in the creative and media industries, as well as in information technology, commerce, and real estate. We also act as the legal department for many of these companies.

Your business law firm in Berlin

The law and notary firm was founded in 1987 by Oliver Merleker and has grown steadily in recent years. A partnership of eight experienced lawyers (four of whom are notaries) advises and represents companies and individuals throughout Germany in legal matters. Most of our professionals are also certified specialists in their respective fields.

Our core competencies

Our full-service commercial law firm focuses on real estate, construction and corporate law, employment law and intellectual property law, media and entertainment law, and tenancy law.

Our philosophy

Our aim is to provide our clients with comprehensive, trustworthy advice on equal terms. Interdisciplinary teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset are our hallmarks. We value a personal atmosphere, both in our collaboration with clients and within our office.

Our clients

We advise owner-managed companies, agencies, and publicly listed corporations throughout Germany in the media, entertainment, branding, public relations, information technology, retail, real estate, and healthcare sectors. Our clients rely on our fast and straightforward support, even for specialized issues, provided by a dedicated contact person who is always available.

22.05.2024

Federal Court of Justice (BGH): Change in the allocation of costs for maintenance measures in common property

In two rulings dated March 22, 2024 – V ZR 81/23 and V ZR 87/23 – the Federal Court of Justice decided that an owners' meeting is required to decide on maintenance measures...
15.04.2024

Federal Court of Justice: Owner cannot demand a change of the land register after the deletion of a lawful compulsory entry.

Following a legally valid compulsory entry in the land register, the affected owner cannot demand a change of the land register entry. A corresponding claim does not arise from...
06.10.2023

Federal Court of Justice (BGH): Disclosure obligations of a real estate seller when setting up a digital data room

In its judgment of September 15, 2023 (V ZR 77/22), the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarified the standards for the disclosure obligations of a seller of a developed property. The seller,...

Jobs & Legal Traineeship

Are you currently completing your legal traineeship and interested in the legal fields of commercial law? We would be pleased to offer you the opportunity to gain insights into the practice of a commercial law-oriented law firm during your practical or elective placement.

We involve you in client work from the very beginning. Every trainee lawyer is a potential employee. It is not uncommon for trainees to be hired as lawyers in our firm after completing their legal traineeship.

Please send your application to Dr. Christian Volkmann. We look forward to hearing from you.

GRUR - German Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright.

We continuously expand our expertise in copyright and intellectual property law and are members of the largest association in this field. Here, future issues are discussed based on many years of experience.

Berlin Bar Association

Our professionals are members of the Berlin Bar Association, the professional association representing lawyers and notaries. Within this framework, we regularly exchange experiences and participate in continuing professional development.

IDZ - International Design Center Berlin

The IDZ is dedicated to innovation in design and quality management. It serves as a communication platform at the intersection of business and culture. As a law firm specializing in design law, this connection is important to us. Oliver Merleker is involved as legal counsel for the IDZ.

ILF - International Law Firms

We are a member of International Law Firms, an international association of independent law firms from 50 countries. For country-specific issues, we rely on the expertise of our colleagues. 

Pro bono

Pro bono, in our understanding, means a commitment to a good cause or a non-profit organization. We support:

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