Peter De Cock is licensed to practice law in Germany. After studying several years at the DeutscheAnwaltAkademie and completing a state examination (Prüfungsamt Düsseldorf), in 1995 Peter De Cock was licensed to practice law before the German courts. He is registered with the Hamburg Rechtsanwaltkammer.

Peter De Cock is licensed to practice alone in Germany and regularly pleads before the various courts in Germany. Peter De Cock is fluent in (legal) German, both spoken and written. These 2 strengths allow litigation to take place more efficiently and at a lower cost: you no longer need to call on the services of a local attorney and a translator.

Depending on the case, Atty. De Cock can advise to sue the counterparty in Germany. Pursuing a case in Germany may have some advantages. The duration of a trial in Germany is shorter than in Belgium. If the case is won, the counterparty must reimburse a large part of the costs (including lawyer’s fees). Bringing the case in Germany may also allow you to avoid enforcement proceedings.

A few examples:

Have a Belgian unpaid invoice from a German debtor or a German invoice from a Belgian debtor? Peter De Cock can defend your rights before all Belgian and German courts. Depending on the case, it can be more efficient to sue in the debtor’s country: the proceedings will be quicker and cost less.

Involved in an accident in Germany and unable to reach agreement with the insurance company (or the counterparty is not insured)? Peter De Cock is an expert in Belgian and German traffic law.

Is there a dispute regarding the estate of a German family member? Peter De Cock can defend your rights before the competent courts, and communicate with all parties involved.

Are you as sales representative in a dispute with a German company? Peter De Cock can defend you in all areas: severance pay, damage compensation, reimbursement of expenses, …

You bought an expensive jumping horse in Germany, but it suffers from a variety of physical defects that make it impossible to use in competition. Here again, Peter De Cock can help.
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