Your law firm for trade law in Hamburg
Legally sound advice for tradespeople, self-employed individuals, and companies. Whether it’s contract disputes, competition law issues, commercial tenancy law, or conflicts with business partners – in trade law, legal errors can quickly have significant economic consequences.
As your personal lawyer, I will support you in identifying risks early on, resolving conflicts efficiently, and consistently representing your business interests.
At the Starost law firm, you will find prompt, competent, and solution-oriented advice in German, English, and Spanish.
Would you like to have a commercial lease agreement reviewed or avert a business closure?
Review and negotiate commercial lease agreements
In commercial tenancy law, there is hardly any statutory tenant protection. Long terms, index-linked rents, and
strict reinstatement obligations harbor immense risks. I will review and negotiate your commercial lease and
rental agreements legally sound before signing.
Avert business closure
Are you facing proceedings to revoke your business license due to tax debts or unpaid health insurance contributions, based on “unreliability”?
I will intervene immediately, negotiate with the authorities, and develop restructuring concepts to prevent your closure.
Gastronomy law and operating permit
Whether it’s a restaurant license, parking permits, or special usage rights for outdoor dining – official requirements can slow down founders. I will guide you through the approval process for a smooth start.
B2B contracts and partnerships
Secure contracts with suppliers, cooperation partners, or franchisors are the foundation of your
success. I will create and review your commercial contracts tailored to your needs to effectively minimize liability risks.
Legal protection against authorities
Whether it’s trouble with the public order office, the Chamber of Commerce (IHK), the Chamber of Crafts, or penalty notices for alleged violations of shop opening hours – I will represent your company in objection and litigation proceedings.
Other trade law questions
I will gladly answer all your trade law questions.
With me, you are not an anonymous file number. I will represent you in trade law matters in Hamburg with absolute personal commitment, transparency, and full dedication.
Frequently asked questions in trade law
For certain trades, a simple business registration is not sufficient. Depending on the activity, an official permit may also be required, e.g., for the security industry, the restaurant business, or for brokerage and property development activities. I will gladly check which requirements must be met in your case.
Legal steps may be possible against the refusal of a trade permit. I will review the authority’s decision and advise you on your chances of success and possible legal remedies.
A business closure means the authority prohibits the further operation of a business. The reasons can be diverse, such as doubts about commercial reliability. A business closure should be legally reviewed early on, as it can have significant economic consequences.
React immediately and do not let any deadlines pass. The authority usually accuses you of lacking economic reliability (e.g., due to arrears with the tax office or social security funds).
In the hearing procedure, by demonstrating installment payment agreements, repayment plans, or cooperation with a debt counseling service, we can avert the termination of the proceedings and thus the closure of your business.
While most types of businesses are purely subject to notification (business registration), certain industries require a state permit (business requiring a permit). This applies particularly to the gastronomy sector (if alcohol is served), the security industry, brokerage activities, the operation of amusement arcades, or freight transport. Here, the authority checks police clearance certificates, extracts from the central business register, and professional qualifications.
As soon as a legal conflict is foreseeable or important contracts are to be concluded. Early advice can prevent later disputes and significant costs.
Free initial consultation
Free initial contact: Our first brief conversation (online or by phone) for an initial assessment of your case is completely free of charge for you. So that I can give you well-founded feedback on the chances of success directly during the conversation, it is best to briefly describe your concern in advance and send me relevant documents (e.g., the commercial lease agreement or the official notice) via the contact form or by email.
Transparent lawyer fees: Since lawyer fees in trade law are legally dependent on the value of the matter or regulated by fee agreements, a flat rate for a procedure cannot be specified in advance. Based on your details, however, I will immediately determine the estimated out-of-court and court costs for you. Based on this cost estimate and the chances of success, you can decide completely freely and at your leisure whether you want to proceed with a case.
Don’t worry: Lawyer fees will be explained to you in full transparency from the beginning. Money should not be an obstacle to defending yourself against incorrect official decisions. In cases of financial hardship, we can gladly arrange a fair payment plan.