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JCP Rechtsanwälte Hamburg — Commercial Law for an International World

Commercial Law.
International.
Solution-Oriented.

JCP Rechtsanwälte is a Hamburg-based law firm specializing in cross-border commercial and corporate law, with a particular focus on Sino-German business relationships. We advise companies, investors, and entrepreneurs who operate across borders — combining deep legal expertise with practical, business-minded thinking. Whatever your challenge, we help you find a path forward.

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Your Partner for International Commercial Law

Businesses that operate internationally face a unique set of legal challenges: differing legal systems, language barriers, cultural differences in negotiation, and the ever-present risk of disputes far from home. At JCP Rechtsanwälte, we understand these realities firsthand. Our team has spent years building expertise precisely at the intersection of German and international — especially Chinese — business law.

We do not simply provide legal opinions; we help you make decisions. Whether you are a Chinese company establishing a foothold in Germany, a German company entering the Chinese market, or an international investor navigating European regulations, we bring the legal clarity and strategic perspective you need to move forward with confidence.

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What We Do

Our Practice Areas

Specialized legal solutions for the specific challenges of international — and particularly Sino-German — business.

Company Formation in Germany
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Company Formation in Germany

Establishing a company in Germany is a significant step — and one that requires careful legal structuring from the outset. JCP Rechtsanwälte guides you through every stage of the formation process: selecting the right legal form (GmbH, UG, AG, branch office, or representative office), drafting the articles of association, advising on shareholder agreements, and navigating the specific requirements that apply to foreign founders and investors.

For Chinese investors and companies, we provide a fully accompanied formation service — from first legal advice through to the operational readiness of your German entity, working in German, English, and Chinese throughout.

Key Services

Choice of legal form · Articles of association · Shareholder agreements · Managing director agreements · Commercial register filing · Post-formation compliance

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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying or selling a company — or acquiring a stake in one — is one of the most consequential transactions a business will undertake. JCP Rechtsanwälte provides end-to-end legal support for M&A transactions, with particular expertise in cross-border deals between Germany and China.

We advise buyers and sellers alike: conducting legal due diligence, structuring and negotiating purchase agreements, managing foreign investment review under the Außenwirtschaftsgesetz, and supporting post-closing integration.

Key Services

Legal due diligence · Share purchase agreements · Foreign investment review (BMWK) · Representations & warranties · Cross-border transaction structuring

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Practice Area

International Business Law

Cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and legal advice for companies doing business between Germany, China, and beyond.

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Mediation

Structured, professionally facilitated dispute resolution as an efficient and cost-effective alternative to litigation.

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Arbitration

Representation and service as arbitrator in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, including before the Qingdao and Shanghai Arbitration Commissions.

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Contract Drafting & Review

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts in German, English, and Chinese — including joint venture agreements, distribution contracts, and supply agreements.

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Due Diligence

Legal due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and partnerships in Germany and across international markets.

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Ready to Work Together?

Whether you have a specific legal question or are looking for a long-term partner for your international business activities — we are here. Contact us for a first, non-binding conversation.

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The People Behind JCP

Our Team

JCP Rechtsanwälte combines specialist legal expertise, international experience, and genuine commitment to our clients' success. Our team works in German, English, Chinese, and Finnish.

Dr. Jens-Christian Posselt

Dr. Jens-Christian Posselt

Attorney-at-Law | Specialist in Commercial & Corporate Law | Arbitrator

Founder and lead attorney. Specialist lawyer in Commercial/Corporate Law and International Business Law. Arbitrator at the Qingdao and Shanghai Arbitration Commissions. Honored Adviser, CCPIT.

DE · EN · ZH

Laura Schneider

Laura Schneider

Attorney-at-Law | European Law | Public International Law

Advises on European law and public international law. Distinctive expertise in EU regulatory compliance and cross-border disputes with a European dimension.

DE · EN · FI

Gaojun Cao

Gaojun Cao

Of Counsel | Chinese Law | Sino-German Commercial Law

Of Counsel with deep expertise in Chinese law and decades of experience in Sino-German commercial and legal cooperation.

ZH · DE · EN

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