your first choice for german-canadian legal matters
JACOB LAW comes first in German-Canadian legal matters. With over 25 years of experience and more than 2,000 successfully completed cases, we understand the fundamental differences between the two legal systems and offer pragmatic solutions. Our advice is geared to your legal needs in Germany and Canada.
We offer more than just legal advice. We provide a comprehensive cross-border full service, handling paperwork, dealing with banks, arranging appraisals, overseeing asset sales and dispositions in both countries. As legal professionals, we will ensure that transactions comply with all local requirements.
Leave your legal matters in Germany and Canada to us! We will safeguard your interests, support and protect your transatlantic projects.
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commercial and corporate law
Germany and Canada have many congruent business interests. Both are heavily engaged in the Green Energy Sector as only one example. With offices in both countries, we can set up subsidiaries and joint ventures for you quickly and efficiently, focusing on local requirements. The same applies to business acquisitions and mergers. We can also assist you in bringing over management staff and transferring technology. Our further services include regulatory reporting, assisting with tax filings and handling annual meetings.
civil litigation
Germany has a unified civil law system. Canada has a legal mosaic shaped by provincial common and civil law with overriding federal law. As a result, legal disputes involving the laws of Germany or Canada involve fundamentally different processes which engage different rules of civil procedure and require different procedural steps. Understanding the differing systems and their requirements is critical to successful court proceedings.
estate law and probate
German and Canadian estate laws are fundamentally different. As German Canadian lawyers, we can assist you either in opening an estate in Germany or one in Canada, especially in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
all areas of law
As the leading experts on Canadian-German legal culture, we cover the full spectrum of the areas of law commonly encountered. In addition to commercial law, civil litigation, and estate law, we have considerable expertise in cross-border real estate law, immigration law, and employment law. We also encourage mediation for efficient dispute resolution instead of costly litigation.
canadian notaries
consulting
JACOB LAW Operations Consulting (JLOC) will act as your operational task force in Germany and Canada. Local professionals take care of non-legal tasks you require for an all-round solution.
Cooperations
We have long-standing cooperation partners in all of Canada’s provinces. They provide a direct line to local authorities, courts, and other important institutions.
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Vertrauen, Kompetenz und Zuverlässigkeit
In einer grenzüberschreitenden Rechtsangelegenheit (Erbschaft) zwischen Deutschland und Kanada werde ich von der Kanzlei Jacob Law sehr gut betreut und unterstützt, ich werde mit großer Kompetenz, Zuverlässigkeit und Freundlichkeit vertreten. Über…
Read moreIn einer grenzüberschreitenden Rechtsangelegenheit (Erbschaft) zwischen Deutschland und Kanada werde ich von der Kanzlei Jacob Law sehr gut betreut und unterstützt, ich werde mit großer Kompetenz, Zuverlässigkeit und Freundlichkeit vertreten.
Über die vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit Frau Jacob und ihrem Team bin ich sehr sehr dankbar.
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German Canadian cross-border transactions are exciting. Economic relations between the two countries have grown tremendously in recent years, especially in light of the CETA agreement. The two countries are attracting more and more cross-border trade, resulting in more and more cross-border transactions. We have collected a lot of valuable information for you here.
Digital Probate Filing in Alberta
Alberta Introduces Digital Probate Filing: New Efficiencies for Cross-Border Estate Administration Cross-border estate administration often involves complex legal procedures, extensive documentation, and lengthy processing times. For individuals administering estates...
UHT Repeal Pending – Update in a Transitional Phase
Shortly before the filing deadline for the Underused Housing Tax (UHT), there was considerable uncertainty as to whether any action would still be required for the 2025 tax year in Canada. This uncertainty stems from the proposed legislation to repeal the UHT, which...
Underused Housing Tax Eliminated
Canada Eliminates the Underused Housing Tax What German Owners of Canadian Property Need to Know: With the passage of the 2025 federal budget on November 17, 2025, the Canadian government has decided to suspend the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) starting with the 2025...