The law firm has been based in Cologne since the 1960s, mainly advising and representing German and foreign companies in industry, trade, import/export, logistics, media and insurance as well as industrial associations. The firm sees itself as a team of industry-specific, specialized consultants who are at all times available to their clients with comprehensive assistance in the pursuit of their legal and business goals. The firm attaches great importance to high quality, individuality and personal support when rendering services to its clients.

All the lawyers working in the firm have a doctorate and the majority have record of publications and lectures. Some also have teaching assignments at universities.

In addition to advisory work, the law firm also represents its clients before the civil, labour, fiscal, administrative and criminal courts, as well as the courts of the European Union (See "Partners").

Due to its long years of experience, the firm also possesses - above and beyond the classical core fields of business law (commercial and corporate law) - particular knowledge in various specialty fields. (See "Practice areas")