Prabhjot Kaur is a German lawyer based at the Amsterdam office of MAAK Advocaten. Trained across all areas of German law, she brings deep legal expertise and a cross-border perspective to clients operating between Germany and the Netherlands. After studying law in Germany with a specialisation in private international law, she completed her legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) at several major international law firms and at the Regional Court (Landgericht) in Frankfurt am Main.

As part of MAAK’s German–Dutch practice, Prabhjot bridges the German and the Dutch legal systems. For the Dutch-law side of a cross-border matter she works closely with the firm’s Dutch advocaten, so that international and English-speaking clients receive advice on both legal systems from a single team.

What are Prabhjot Kaur’s education and qualifications?

Prabhjot Kaur is a fully qualified German lawyer (Volljuristin): she has passed both German State Examinations and is therefore trained across the entire spectrum of German law. Her education and training include:

• First State Examination (Erste Juristische Prüfung): a complete German law degree covering the entire curriculum, including civil, criminal, public and procedural law
• Legal clerkship (Rechtsreferendariat) and Second State Examination (Zweite Juristische Prüfung) at the Landgericht Frankfurt am Main: practical legal training with hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including civil litigation, criminal proceedings and administrative law
• Practical experience at leading German law firms: during her studies and clerkship, Prabhjot worked alongside the legal teams of several of Germany’s internationally oriented law firms, developing a thorough understanding of commercial transactions, litigation strategy and corporate advisory work

In which areas of German law does Prabhjot Kaur advise?

Prabhjot Kaur is uniquely positioned to advise on virtually any German legal question – from contracts and corporate structures to employment disputes and regulatory matters. Her all-round training in German law makes her, namely, a versatile point of contact for clients who need a reliable assessment under German law.

Through her experience alongside elite legal teams at German business law firms, she gained early exposure to complex, high-value mandates. This combination of broad training and practice in demanding matters allows her to translate German law precisely and pragmatically – particularly when a matter also touches Dutch law and requires collaboration with the firm’s Dutch corporate law team.

How does Prabhjot Kaur support cross-border matters between Germany and the Netherlands?

For cross-border matters between Germany and the Netherlands, Prabhjot Kaur bridges both legal systems and advises clients on cross-border transactions, restructurings and disputes. It is precisely at this interface that most risks arise – for example when a contract is governed by German law but must be enforced before the Dutch courts, or vice versa.

In concrete terms, she assists with:

• cross-border commercial contracts, including the choice of law and the choice of forum
• restructurings and mergers and acquisitions with German and Dutch elements
• cross-border commercial disputes in which German and Dutch law meet
• questions of jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments across the German–Dutch border

For the Dutch-law side of these matters, Prabhjot draws on MAAK’s Dutch advocaten. Clients therefore receive continuous support without having to switch between separate advisers in Germany and the Netherlands.

How does Prabhjot Kaur advise on German labour and employment law?

In German labour and employment law, Prabhjot Kaur counsels both employers and employees – on German employment contracts, terminations, works council matters (Betriebsrat) and workplace disputes. Particularly for companies with locations in both Germany and the Netherlands, a clear assessment under the applicable employment law is namely essential to limit liability and reputational risk.

She supports employers in drafting robust employment contracts and in preparing separations, and she assists employees whose rights are affected by a termination or a workplace conflict. For German companies with Dutch staff, or vice versa, she coordinates closely with the firm’s Dutch team so that both sides of the matter remain consistent.

How does Prabhjot Kaur represent clients before German courts?

Prabhjot Kaur represents clients in proceedings before German civil and commercial courts, including the Landgericht (regional court) and the Oberlandesgericht (higher regional court). Through her clerkship at the Landgericht Frankfurt am Main, she knows the course of court proceedings from first-hand experience – from first instance to appeal.

For Dutch businesses that need to litigate in Germany, this is a decisive advantage: they obtain representation that commands German procedural law while keeping the client’s commercial interests in focus. Where the dispute also touches the Dutch side, Prabhjot coordinates with MAAK’s Dutch litigation lawyers, so that the strategy remains consistent across both legal systems.

Which clients does Prabhjot Kaur work with?

Prabhjot Kaur works with international companies with German law exposure: Dutch businesses entering the German market, German companies expanding into the Netherlands, and multinationals with German law questions. Her dual perspective on both legal systems makes her, namely, the ideal point of contact for clients who think across borders rather than in country silos.

She guides German companies doing business in the Netherlands, including setting up a Dutch BV, while advising Dutch companies on German law as they enter the German market. On corporate structures and commercial contracts, she makes sure that the German and the Dutch sides mesh smoothly.

Why choose Prabhjot Kaur as a German-qualified lawyer at MAAK’s Amsterdam office?

Prabhjot Kaur combines complete German legal training with the cross-border focus of MAAK Advocaten. She covers the German-law side that many Dutch firms cannot offer – from contracts and corporate structures to employment law and representation before German courts. As part of an international law firm in Amsterdam, she advises clients directly in German and English, with an understanding of German business culture and in close coordination with the Dutch team.

Do you have a question about German law, a cross-border matter between Germany and the Netherlands, or proceedings before a German court? Contact Prabhjot Kaur and the team at MAAK Advocaten in Amsterdam for a no-obligation conversation on +31 (0) 20 210 31 38 or mail@maakadvocaten.nl. You will receive a clear assessment of your position and of the strategy that fits your cross-border situation.