FPS has many years of experience in dealing with the relevant institutions (Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, Bundesbank) and precise knowledge of the relevant banking regulations. Our lawyers pay particular attention to establishing constructive relations between the competent authorities and the executive bodies of the credit and financial services institutions they represent. They further support their clients in the supervision of the securities markets when complying with the rules of good conduct pursuant to the German Securities Trading Act (Sections 31 ff.) and the associated administrative procedures.
 

FPS provides solid advice and legal representation covering all aspects of the bank–customer relationship in the retail banking sector. Our expertise includes adapting the contracts and terms and conditions used in retail banking to new legal requirements in the area of consumer loan and payment service framework agreements and ensuring that innovative banking products are legally compliant. We represent credit institutions when asserting their claims and defending against lawsuits filed against them. Our lawyers are not only known for representing banks in court in Frankfurt am Main.

Over the past decade, legislators have subjected financial services and investment activities to intense regulation. FPS helps institutions to comply with the associated obligations, both in regulatory terms and with regard to the rights of clients.

FPS has particular expertise in defending against investor claims arising from financial services or investment activities. This applies to investment advice, investment brokerage and the sale of investment assets. In practice, the focus is usually on matters concerning legally compliant customer information – this could take the form of corresponding information sheets, prospectuses or key investor information. FPS thus also has practical experience in handling mass-tort lawsuits as well as proceedings pursuant to the Capital Markets Model Case Act (KapMuG) or model declaratory actions.

One of the law firm’s main focuses has always been on representing clients in ordinary courts, with FPS acting solely on behalf of the institution in the field of banking and financial law. Due to our extensive practical experience in courts and our knowledge of banking and financial law, we represent institutions in all contentious disputes that may arise in connection with the credit business, payment transactions, securities business, financial services, investment business, etc. The representation of institutions also extends to contentious disputes that arise in the context of the client’s insolvency and lead to corresponding disputes with the insolvency administrator.
 

Global logistics is a complex network of different modes of transport by land, air and sea. This system is exposed to significant risks – logistics providers and forwarders therefore need legally watertight contracts and legal advisors who know the business inside out. Our law firm provides legal services from one single source, whether devising the logistics concept, drafting entire contracts – including formulating and revising general terms and conditions – or representing clients in disputes. We represent carriers, shippers, loading agents, consignees and insurers who provide freight forwarder’s liability and transport cover in out-of-court and judicial disputes involving liability for damage in transit and other legal issues. If necessary, we draw on a network of specialist law firms in many European countries and beyond. Our lawyers are also founding members of the Chinese European Legal Association (CELA), which was set up in 2008 to support and promote dialogue and interaction between China and Europe in the fields of law and legal culture. CELA runs the Chinese European Arbitration Centre GmbH (CEAC), which focuses on dispute resolution.