Kümmerlein is a leading commercial law firm in the Ruhr metropolis, Europe's third largest business hub and “Germany's largest city”. We combine the experience of a 90-year tradition with the energy of a young, modern law firm. We apply high quality and performance standards to our work and our team. This is not just our own assessment; the top rankings regularly judge our company to be one of Germany's best law firms. We look after our cases and clients in an exceptionally partner-centred manner. Experienced specialists will find the right solution for your project. We communicate directly and honestly. Kümmerlein is flexible, quick to react and efficient; our streamlined company structure means short communication channels, quick decisions and fair pricing. We are an attractive employer with an excellent working environment. Long-term creativity and efficiency would be inconceivable without a sensible relationship between professional and personal life.
For us, a good working culture is the be-all and end-all, not only internally but also in our dealings with you, our clients. Your primary expectation is, naturally, the highest level of competence and professionalism. Without this quality guarantee we could not gain and earn your trust at all. However, a really good (i.e. successful) brief also includes the trust that is created by honesty and empathy. Sometimes it is simply not enough “just” to be professional.
Many law firms talk about trust but not all of them share our partner-centred approach to providing advice. We guarantee that during your case a Kümmerlein partner will be continuously on hand, because for us your case is our case. Our partners are your partners. You can rely on this.
A good partnership also involves good communication. We listen before we speak. And when it is our turn to talk, what you hear from us is plain language, not legal jargon. We speak to you frankly, as equals, and present the options in an understandable way. You can expect clear recommendations for action and viable solutions.
We are business people ourselves. This has great advantages when we are providing your company with legal advice. We always keep an eye on your economic goals and business strategy. You benefit directly from this. For example, we attach great importance to cost transparency: The scope of and fees for our legal work are defined from the outset and are geared towards the economic scale of each case.
Regarding fees: “It is the case that the Essen-based law firm can offer its services more competitively than many large law firms with vast organisational structures (...). However, the fact that the quality is also right at Kümmerlein is attested to by clients who state, for example: «We value Kümmerlein in the medium-sized sector where they offer us competent advice at very competitive prices, and we are continuing to expand our work with them.»" (JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms)