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Expertise
I am a licensed attorney in Germany and the State of New York. The focus of my practice is on Business Law, i.e. Commercial, Corporate, Contract, Antitrust Law and Intellectual Property Rights, in particular in US-German cross-border transactions. I also advise clients in the area of International Trade Regulations.
Experience in the area
I have advised domestic and foreign, in particular US-American, clients in the above stated areas since 1997.
Education/Credentials
First State Exam (JD-equivalent) 1989 - Second State Exam (German Bar Exam) 1992 - Master of Laws (Houston) 1995 - Master of Business Administration in International Business (Houston) 1996 - licensed Attorney Germany 1997, New York 1998
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| frank | 10/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks very much, that helped a lot ..... |
| Sunil Mahabir | 09/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Keenan | 08/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the information! ..... |
| a | 03/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Peter Koch
2012-05-01 german business that failed to deliver:
Dear Mr. Moore: Unfortunately, "German thoroughness & attention to detail" are not as widespread nowadays as they used to be. Anyway, based on the facts you have provided, you should be entitled to
2012-01-17 Setting up an international business:
Dear Darren, since your question is more of a general nature and further details would be required to give specific suggestions, I can only provide you with a general answer. If you set up a business
2011-10-21 Laws regarding foreign embassies:
Dear Frank, the questions you are relating to are governed by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations for diplomatic missions and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations for consular missions
2011-09-11 Ref: sea laws:
Dear Sunil, unfortunately, your question is to brought to give a specific answer. Generally, the law of the sea, in particular international waters, is governed by the UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE
2011-02-28 payment problems:
Dear A: That is correct. While it is not impossible that they could try to claim that money from you, I consider it fairly unlikely. Best regards, Peter Koch, LL.M., MBA Attorney at Law (licensed
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