Contracts in English

In international business, English is the language of contracts. Attorney at Law Dr. Mesch drafts and reviews contracts in English and advises you on the specifics of English-language contract drafting.

Many German companies negotiate and conclude contracts in English with international partners while still subjecting the agreement to German law. The decisive points are a clean choice-of-law clause, a clear language and venue provision, and the precise translation of key contractual concepts. Liability, warranties, and dispute clauses must remain consistent with the chosen governing law.

Qualifications and Experience

Attorney at Law Dr. Mesch has many years of experience drafting and negotiating English-language contracts for German companies with international counterparties. He combines fluent legal English with a precise understanding of how the chosen governing law interacts with English contract terminology.

Specifics of English-Language Contracts

English-language contracts tend to be more detailed than purely German contracts and address many issues expressly that would otherwise be covered by statute. Specific terms such as “representations and warranties”, “indemnification”, “force majeure” or “liquidated damages” carry distinct legal meanings and must be aligned with the contract’s governing law.